[Megadan]

So, I figured I should weigh in on a few things and get my thoughts organized on everything that has transpired with my bike of late.

For starters, the ebay muffler packing was in pretty decent shape. I could have probably gone a little while longer, but while I am in there... Why not.

One observation I would make as to why these ebay cans are a tad loud has to do with the perforated core. It's not the worst it could be, but it isn't that great. A nice half inch wide section is completely devoid of said holes where the two ends are welded. I might try to make a few more holes there to help improve it. I guess it just depends on how much gumption I have really.

The adjustable CDI was a good purchase. At no point do I feel like the ignition timing is worse than the stock unit, and at most points it is better. Having more advance in the lower to middle part of the rpm range really helps with throttle response. Time will tell if it will be reliable though, and that is my only real concern. I just need to figure out a mounting solution.

Now that I have had time to spend with the bike now that the jetting is decently dialed in, I have to say that I am in love with this bike now that the cam is installed. It may not have been the hair igniting top end gain I was hoping to see, but the engine is so strong, the throttle is so responsive, and it is so much more eager to rev that I simply don't care. I am waiting for a 31 tooth sprocket to arrive so I can see how the bike responds with a little taller gearing. That will put me close to the same as a 17/43 setup on a stock tire, which I liked on my last Hawk, although it did struggle a little. With much more oomph behind it, I suspect it will be a perfect highway/road gearing setup for me.

I have honestly reached a point where I am actually quite happy with my bike as it is. The only thing left that I really would like to do is a set of aluminum rims, which if I can, will be ordered in the next few weeks.