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Matt, Don't know how well you know that character, but it's only a matter of time before he screws over a member here. He needs to be gone.... This site prides itself on being free and open on speech, but it should also protect it's members. He's a liability waiting to happen.

Negative... I've never deleted a post in all the years I've been here. Just edited a few because I spelled like a retard... Actually...I was going to commend you on the post/thread that was deleted because of that dumb fuck Possum...what you wrote was pretty fair and even keel...

What? What are you talking about Matt?

Yep...paint me a Fricken idiot. Well played Matt.

Guys, my company just changed back from T-Mobile to Verizon. I have over a dozen HTC Sensation's coming back in, have several of them now (some users are waiting for the iPhone 5). **Edit. Yes, they are 4G phones, sorry.. ** They had cases and screen protectors on since day one. Some of them I took the screen protectors off because they were scratched/dinged, but the screen underneath are perfect. All come with HTC chargers. Nothing wrong with the phone, just don't have the best service for some of our users that travel outside of the Metro Detroit area. Each phone is wiped and I upgraded each to ICS4.0 from HTC/T-Mobile. Although I could sell you the phone now, I'm waiting on the final bill so I can pay off the early termination fees. I know you can just drop in your T-Mobile SIM Card and go, but I don't want you to have any trouble. I'm listing them on eBay for 200 plus shipping buy it now. If a Banshee HQ member is interested, I'll sell them for $180 shipped IF YOU gift it to me via PayPal. No fees saves me and you money.... I'll give HQ members first choice of case type and I have extended Anker batteries for a few of them. They'll be ready to go in about 2 weeks...we should be getting our final bill and have it paid by then. Let me know if you're interested. I don't know if they can be unlocked and used elsewhere. I can only tell you they were purchased and used on T-Mobile. Thanks....

Shouldn't vary nearly as much as what you get at the pump. Specialized race fuel doesn't fluctuate with the markets like what's at the pump. Thursday, it was 3.64ish here in Detroit, Friday, it was 3.95 or more. Sams club is always slowest to raise their prices. It was still 3.64 on Friday and 3.70 yesterday, I topped off...and waited and waited in line... You would've thought they were giving it away.

Tired quickly on sand? What do you mean Matt?

Yeah...that shit happens from time to time. Not like Sunny SoCal.. I've been a part of some mud bogs getting in and out of the races... let us all know when you're coming out for a ride this way again...

Didn't realize you were racing in MI now a days... I'd like both options, but prefer sand/paddle tracks. But the East siders have more pavement tracks available to them now. Phils is it...within a reasonable drive. I love WMSD and the crew/family, but it can't be done in a day...it's a weekend trip.

Banshee carbs have a different pilot than other standard Mikuni carbs. Pauly, I can not, in any shape or form, see you needing SMALLER than a 25 pilot to feed that motor. In all honestly, I think a pair of 28 or 33 PWKs would give you a much, much more ridable and tunable motor. I don't think you'll lose a thing, only gain. Although there are some die hards....I'd steer clear of 34PJs. They are old technology and harder to tune. Not to say they can't or wont' work...and they're desirable because of price, but PWKs for you is where it's at, IMO.

Even thought Mat Shearer and I no longer trade Christmas cards, I wouldn't believe a word Possum said now that I know his back story. And I just checked the link, they're 398. Now that I know they're made here, Joe...gonna hit you up when I build my next motor...

I'd say that's pretty sad since I pulled more HP than that with stock carbs, T5s on a 4 mil cub on gas... But what do I know? Cascade should stick to polishing parts.

I've used Bel Ray Gearsaver, 80W. I've used 10W30, Royal Purple, ATF Type F, ... The only thing I can tell you for 100% certainty is you'll change ATF fluid more often. But for the price you can do that easily. Motul makes good stuff too.

If you look at my post count, then look at the different forums...you'd find the majority of my posts were helping others. I'm not going to deny being a part of drama, either creating, ending or enduring. Your post just added a drama post count...for both of us.

While I disagree you MUST have bigger carbs to make it work, it will work better with bigger carbs. I put stock carbs and T5 pipes on my old 4 mil cub motor (35PWK and RDZ inframe on the way when I built it) and it ran and dyno'd fine. I had 27.5 pilots and 370 or 380 mains as well. You already know you're losing peak HP and torque with smaller carbs. But it should still run and run well, just not as much potential ....<br><br>I also agree with Windy, don't waste time with PJs unless they're given to you Paulie.<br>33 or 35PWK would be fine on that motor. I wouldn't put 39s on unless you wanted it to be a strict dragger.<br>

I just put VF4s on my 50cc pit bike. It does wheelies now... Honestly, I think any VF is an improvement over bone stock. But you could say the same thing about any single item on any bike..other than the stock grips...even then. I've got a ton more to say...but the drama gets old, yes...I realize how that sounds coming from me. Drama creates post count, no doubt about it.

John, Do you own and ride a bike with OOF pipes? If so, what kind of chassis and motor?

Next time...probably a good idea to start your own thread, you kinda jacked this one. I had to do a double take/read from the OP to your thread. The OP...your plugs look good to be honest. If you have time, pull the head. See what the piston wash and pattern look like.

He's won 1 race in all the back years of BBDR? C'mon... I can tell you he's found the trick to get more traction via tires and setup, I remember his posting about it. Look...you don't just go "winless" for years, put a pipe on and dominate. It's not that simple.

Ban421..you should probably stop if you haven't lost all credibility already. You are claiming a pipe, and ONLY a pipe is making him win. Look at Matt's post about racers making less than half the races. What you're saying is Brad never won before the Sniper Pipes...which, he did win... and I can promise he didn't just start winning because of the pipes. You have to step back and think about that. Any time you hit the same track, over and over and over...you're going to get dialed in better. A pipe is only one piece of the puzzle. You are making it sound like the only piece of the puzzle. Again, that's one track...one class. A very, very, very small sample size. What do the big motors at this track run in comparison to the smaller ones? If the answer is not measured in tenths or greater per class jump, what does that tell you about the track? A longer track, with good hook...will favor bigger motors. I completely understand you race what you brung, you run the same track as everyone else. I get that. But you're making it sound like this track and these pipes are the gold standard. They are neither. It's posts like yours that really bring nothing to the comparison table. As much as you don't like kids talking smack about Shearer pipes and not backing it up...you're pretty much doing the same thing by taking such a small, small sample size. You can rationalize that however you want...but you're wrong in the grand scheme of things. If I run an 8 race series and use a boost bottle...and no one else is running a boost bottle. I dominate the series...and win the majority of the races...do I claim the boost bottle is the answer? No. In essence, that's what you're doing. Even though we know a boost bottle does primarily nothing...it's the difference in other bikes. You're not looking or giving credit to tune, setup, etc. Just a single product. Very short sighted....sorry. Again, I have Sniper Pipes. I'll continue to use them on my next build. I have my own personal and professional issue with Shearer's product. But fair is fair....that's all.

Sorry Ban421. You don't take results from one track, one class, one bike...and a questionable track at that (many people will tell you a HUGE motor will not go any faster than a small motor due to track conditions and available traction) then post it as bible. And I am NOT a Shearer pipe fan...as evident in previous posts. Think about what you posted...one track, one class... It is possible for Brad to just be a better tuner, have a better setup, etc. If I'm not mistaken, wasn't Brad winning plenty of races there before the pipes were even a thought? I"m not bashing Brad, his accomplishments, Sniper pipes (which I own) at all. You race the track you're at...and he's doing well there. This is the line that is false on the grand scheme of things: But facts from the race track prove that Shearer is not even competitive with Sniper. I am a believer in these pipes. That being said..they have to be proven on a bigger stage than one class, one bike, one track. The bigger problem is pipes are a small part of the equation...there are a TON of other variables. I understand your support of Brad, and at that track/class he's earned it. But you painted a very broad picture with nothing more than a very, very small paintbrush. Not trying to be argumentative, just fair and complete...

Stock CDI and Stock Coil, you can mount them close to each other. A lot of us just zip tie the CDI to the radiator bottom corner. If you decide to go aftermarket Coil, you want to give them some distance. They can cause interference close together... On my old steed, even though I had an aftermarket subframe, I kept the stock rear plastic under the seat (fenders 100% gone) I used the stock tool box location for my CDI and used a long Velcro strap around it. That way, I could swap it out at the track if anything happened as simple as unsnapping the connectors and undoing the velcro. If you're still using stock rear plastics...just an idea. Plus it easy to clean up the wiring since its directly over the Stator...

My guess is the twister has more coolant capacity...just by what I've seen of them. Could be 100% wrong.

Interesting points indeed. I personally don't buy the bore/hone vs. plating. I see them as equal. One is cheaper and easier, but wears out and is softer. The other is more expensive, but it tougher and lasts longer... But again, my personal opinion! I'm with you on the intakes and exhausts being interchangeable. That's a fine point. I'm with you on the customer support from Louie. I like the way they look as well. I've been thinking Twister...but I just can't justify the extra expense for the other features/benefits you've listed. I've seen a few Twisters run well... Good discussion.

Other than being able to be bored and not having to deal with plating, can you please list the ton of other benefits over cast cylinders? Heavier and cost more...and it's more proprietary. You can bore the iron liners and weld on them pretty easily....but other than the iron sleeve bore and hone vs. nikasil plating, what are the ton of benefits? And don't get me wrong, I'm not a fanboy of CP...just looking for your reasons.