Front fairing/headlight - Page 3

rusche · 04-29-2011, 01:51 AM

Nope, always started easy. Never wanted to stay lit though, now she idles cold no problem.

rusche · 04-29-2011, 11:31 AM

I plan on doing a performance CDI and coil here pretty soon, whats your opinions? I've heard good and bad things about them as far as performance increase.
Also, I plan on changing sprocket/chain combo, I would like to cruise at 55 comfortably. From what I've read, 16T and 44T, where can I order these, and what chain should I buy?
How much does this affect the low end power of the bike (1-3 gears, already lacking)
Thanks

Weldangrind · 04-29-2011, 05:30 PM

I'm not sure if there would be a measurable benefit to the coil, but I'd certainly try a new CDI. There is merit to a more aggressive ignition advance curve.

Give us specs on both sprockets, and we can guide you towards replacements.

Here's a gear ratio chart that will guide you. http://www.jtsprockets.com/fileadmin...tgearratio.pdf As you'll see, you're aiming for a 2.75:1 ratio, which is quite high. What ratio do you have now?

rusche · 05-02-2011, 02:52 AM

Ordered some new goodies, be here by the end of the week. Pictures when installed.

Thorgram · 05-02-2011, 08:32 AM

That front fender looks really cool! Big improvement over the original.

Weldangrind · 05-02-2011, 10:15 AM

I'm diggin' all three of those pieces. 8) Is that a plate mount under the taillight on the rear fender? Does it have a plate light as well? Do you have links to those items?

FastDoc · 05-02-2011, 11:27 AM

That's the identical headlight I ran on The Dirt Rat. Nice unit.

I miss The Dirt Rat. :?

rusche · 05-02-2011, 01:48 PM

Yes, that does have a plate mount and lisence plate light, running and stop.
I commute on this bike so shes gotta be legal.
I think it'll really tune up the looks on her.

rusche · 05-03-2011, 01:28 AM

Did some exhaust modifications, paired with intake modifications and a carb tune, much significant power increase.
Awesome right?
No, now my clutch slips at full throttle (post shift)
Suggestions? Higher performance ideas?

rusche · 05-03-2011, 01:36 AM

Also my sprocket combo is 16/44T
I frequently use this bike to cruise 55mph, and feel that is too high in the revs to be comfortable.
What should I use?

Weldangrind · 05-03-2011, 02:05 AM

You're sitting at 2.75:1 right now, which is quite high. You could try a 16 / 42 combo, and that will raise your ratio even higher to 2.63:1.

rusche · 05-03-2011, 12:56 PM

So just a new 42T rear sprocket, no change in chain?

rusche · 05-03-2011, 01:20 PM

Doesnt seem that high to me, but I just read the 16/44 thread, and the guy said he was pullin 75?
Mine does maybe 65 with that combo, topped out. Maybe because I have a 150?
Plenty of getup, seems like 1-3 gear are too close.
I'll have to re-count the teeth and double check to verify.

Weldangrind · 05-03-2011, 05:22 PM

Your bike isn't likely to attain the the same speeds as a 200, no matter what. The fact that your clutch is slipping doesn't help matters.

Thorgram · 05-03-2011, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Your bike isn't likely to attain the the same speeds as a 200, no matter what. The fact that your clutch is slipping doesn't help matters.

They just don't make em like they used to. My father had a 1969 Suzuki 90cc, I repeat 90cc, Dual Purpose. (That's dual sport these days) Sort of like this one.

And that little beast could do 60+. I had one when I was 13 that was this model, a 1972 I think, except it didn't have the Dual Purpose.

Little history too if you aren't all familiar, the Dual Purpose Suzuki had a "switch". The T shaped lever above the left foot peg, that you had to switch to change the gear ratio for on-road or off-road.

Random but fun trivia brothers.

04-29-2011, 01:51 AM	#31
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Nope, always started easy. Never wanted to stay lit though, now she idles cold no problem. __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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04-29-2011, 11:31 AM	#32
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	I plan on doing a performance CDI and coil here pretty soon, whats your opinions? I've heard good and bad things about them as far as performance increase. Also, I plan on changing sprocket/chain combo, I would like to cruise at 55 comfortably. From what I've read, 16T and 44T, where can I order these, and what chain should I buy? How much does this affect the low end power of the bike (1-3 gears, already lacking) Thanks __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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04-29-2011, 05:30 PM	#33
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm not sure if there would be a measurable benefit to the coil, but I'd certainly try a new CDI. There is merit to a more aggressive ignition advance curve. Give us specs on both sprockets, and we can guide you towards replacements. Here's a gear ratio chart that will guide you. http://www.jtsprockets.com/fileadmin...tgearratio.pdf As you'll see, you're aiming for a 2.75:1 ratio, which is quite high. What ratio do you have now? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-02-2011, 02:52 AM	#34
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Ordered some new goodies, be here by the end of the week. Pictures when installed. __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-02-2011, 10:15 AM	#36
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm diggin' all three of those pieces. 8) Is that a plate mount under the taillight on the rear fender? Does it have a plate light as well? Do you have links to those items? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-02-2011, 08:32 AM	#35
Thorgram Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 145	That front fender looks really cool! Big improvement over the original.
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05-02-2011, 11:27 AM	#37
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That's the identical headlight I ran on The Dirt Rat. Nice unit. I miss The Dirt Rat. :? __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-02-2011, 01:48 PM	#38
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Yes, that does have a plate mount and lisence plate light, running and stop. I commute on this bike so shes gotta be legal. I think it'll really tune up the looks on her. __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-03-2011, 01:28 AM	#39
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Did some exhaust modifications, paired with intake modifications and a carb tune, much significant power increase. Awesome right? No, now my clutch slips at full throttle (post shift) Suggestions? Higher performance ideas? __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-03-2011, 01:36 AM	#40
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Also my sprocket combo is 16/44T I frequently use this bike to cruise 55mph, and feel that is too high in the revs to be comfortable. What should I use? __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-03-2011, 02:05 AM	#41
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You're sitting at 2.75:1 right now, which is quite high. You could try a 16 / 42 combo, and that will raise your ratio even higher to 2.63:1. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-03-2011, 12:56 PM	#42
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	So just a new 42T rear sprocket, no change in chain? __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-03-2011, 01:20 PM	#43
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Doesnt seem that high to me, but I just read the 16/44 thread, and the guy said he was pullin 75? Mine does maybe 65 with that combo, topped out. Maybe because I have a 150? Plenty of getup, seems like 1-3 gear are too close. I'll have to re-count the teeth and double check to verify. __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-03-2011, 05:22 PM	#44
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Your bike isn't likely to attain the the same speeds as a 200, no matter what. The fact that your clutch is slipping doesn't help matters. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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