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Sportbikes / Carb Swap

« on: December 14, 2010, 01:47:47 PM »

Since fuel and air seem to be the biggest things that could help improve the performance on these bikes and we all seem to have trouble with adjusting/rejetting the carb, has anyone thought about swapping out the carb for a similar but more common one (ie. one with more aftermarket support)? Shouldn't it be as easy as finding another carb with similar linkage and base plate?

Sportbikes / Iridium Plug

« on: November 23, 2010, 11:38:15 AM »

I just installed a new iridium plug that I bought from NAPA (NGK 6681). At first I gapped it closer to .7mm and I had difficulty getting it started and when it idled, the exhaust smelled rich. As I revved it up it would sputter and cut out around 4k. I pulled the plug and regapped it to .025" (.635 mm) put it back in and it ran great. Idle seems much smoother than stock. It revved up higher, smoother, and faster than the stock. I've only been testing it on my swingarm stand and haven't had a chance to take it out on the street yet as it is raining here in CA.

Next goal is a conical filter and sigma6 rejet kit.

Sportbikes / grinding/squealing noise

« on: October 26, 2010, 10:54:42 AM »

I have been hearing a kind of squealing/griding noise intermittently coming from my front tire when it is rolling at low speeds (I assume its there at higher speeds but I can't hear it). I noticed that the nut that connects the speedo cable to the housing was backed off pretty far and had leaked some sort of fluid/grease. I tightened down the cap. Should I just relube the cable or take off the entire housing and regrease the entire thing? Any ideas or am I looking at the completely wrong thing?

Sportbikes / Browsing the forum

« on: August 21, 2010, 12:22:53 PM »

Is there anyone who is still browsing this forum? It has been a great resource for some maintenance info. Ive been using www.china-moto.com lately but they don't have a lot of support for the gs250. So I am just wondering if people are interested in reviving this forum or maybe moving conversations to the new forum?