High $ Performance Upgrade

[pete]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

You might have an easier time with an old XR200 plastic tank, since the frames are so similar.

I'm sure "Justgaseanks" have new replica ones.....




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[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by 2LZ

I tried using the cable on the Rhino when I swapped out the carb and it didn't like the detents. Not saying it's like that with every setup. The choke lever is so easy to get to on the Rhino, it was no big deal. I'd LOVE to hook up a cable on the TT250 though. That choke lever is impossible to find in a pinch.

Could you swap your Rhino cable onto your TT? If so, just remove the detent tab and you'll be able to close the choke to wherever you wish.

[2LZ]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Could you swap your Rhino cable onto your TT? If so, just remove the detent tab and you'll be able to close the choke to wherever you wish.

I have the Mikuni on both. The other thing that made me eliminate the cable on the Rhino (I was going to remove the detent at first) was the fact the choke cable setup on the Rhino was trouble. It is a thumb paddle that has a screw that comes up from the center/bottom that holds it on. If it's too tight, you can't move the choke paddle. If it's too loose, the screw falls out. Pretty cool setup!
Fortunately, I'm getting better at sticking my arm into the TT250 up to my elbow and locating the choke flipper with one finger. Like I say, you need a proctologist license to be good at it.

[kirbo7106]

I was contemplating getting a choke cable. I've had a few close calls trying to "find" the choke lever. What length cable do I need for a Hawk 250? Does anyone have a link for one?

Thanks!

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Originally Posted by kirbo7106

I was contemplating getting a choke cable. I've had a few close calls trying to "find" the choke lever. What length cable do I need for a Hawk 250? Does anyone have a link for one?

Thanks!

Perhaps it would be better to study a little proctology so as to be able to reach the choke flipper. Read next post below...ARH

[GeneralTso]

So I've decide to try swapping the sprockets and seeing how that impacts my mileage. Right now I have 15/56 which has me at 3.73 and that thing is screaming at 45/50mph so that isn't helping my mileage either.

Looking at 14/46 which gets me to around 3.29. That may seem a little too high for off-road to some but I have to be realistic and most of my riding is street and not much worse than dirt roads.

So I'll be fine for the majority of what I'm doing.

[pistolclass]

Why the 14 up front?

[hertz9753]

I was thinking the same thing.

[Megadan]

What they said^. I would say do the 46 rear first and see how you like it. If its too tall for your liking, which i doubt it will be, then swapping to a 14 front will be easy. For mostly street use you could get away with less than 3:1, especially if you dont want to be winding the motor out at highway speeds

[2LZ]

Type-o perhaps? I men, it neber habbins. Riht?

[GeneralTso]

No, no type-o just what I read other people went with. But don't worry I'll try just the rear one first.

[timcosby]

front is a whole lot easier to change...just sayin

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by timcosby

front is a whole lot easier to change...just sayin

Yes it is, and with a 56 tooth rear sprocket, to get that 3:30 range it would need a 17 tooth front.

I think this would be the better way to go. I only suggested trying to rear out first because of his desired two sprockets.

Plus, if you want to go taller, say similar to going with a 46 rear on the 15 tooth front, if you do the 17 tooth front first, to get about the same gearing as a 15/46, you could run a 17/50.

The thing to consider is, with these bikes they are geared so short for off-road duty. On-road you can gear it up quite a bit. That is why there are guys with Hawks running 17/40 sprocket combinations, which is a 2.35 ratio. I am contemplating doing a 17/43 (2.53)for road use, and simply swapping the front to a 15 (2.87) if I ever desire to do more trail stuff.

[rvl8rida]

getting back to the main topic for a second, sorry.

Does anyone know for sure that this will fit the mikuni carb we all buy on ebay?
if i burn myself on my exaust one more time trying to get the mix right, im going to roll my bike off a cliff.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Fuel-Mix...%257Ciid%253A1

[GeneralTso]

Originally Posted by Megadan

Yes it is, and with a 56 tooth rear sprocket, to get that 3:30 range it would need a 17 tooth front.

I think this would be the better way to go. I only suggested trying to rear out first because of his desired two sprockets.

Plus, if you want to go taller, say similar to going with a 46 rear on the 15 tooth front, if you do the 17 tooth front first, to get about the same gearing as a 15/46, you could run a 17/50.

I agree the front is easier to swap but I was seeing where I might have clearance issues with a 17 in the front.

Good discussion though because I want to get this right.