gusto Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 Nice bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshiau Posted November 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Thank you, I couldn’t figure out how to upload a picture with better resolution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 I think I would consider swapping to a big bore pipe. The CPI’s were definitely keeping it hot as they’re pretty much past their capabilities at 500CC, let alone a ported super cub. The switch to Shearers will help, but after riding for a while in the dunes I bet you’re still fighting heat. They will be sweet for short rides and dyno runs, but a race gas motor with timing over 500cc is gonna be much happier with a big bore pipe for longer rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshiau Posted November 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 I will pay more attention to my temp next time I go out. I didn't really go on any long day rides last time but it seemed to be holding up ok at night. I might have to bite the bullet and switch to big bore if it starts heating up. Do you know how it will effect the power in the motor? My lights went out went out at the hill on the trip so I had to ride back without lights. I wasn't able to find any broken wires, maybe the stator went out? I was thinking about doing the DC conversion so that I can install some LED head lights and maybe a light bar, but heard mixed reviews on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Stator failure could be the cause of some of your problems. Buy OEM. DC conversion with JL Engineering battery pack is a nice upgrade, don’t exceed 70 watts. someone in the wanted section was looking to trade big bore shearers for small bore, I’d jump at it if they’re still available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshiau Posted January 22 Author Report Share Posted January 22 I have been trying to find a 22x8 10 paddle tire but came across a 22x10 10 paddle. Has anyone had any experience with this tire in the dunes? Is it worth trying out or should I keep looking for 22x8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshiau Posted 19 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 19 hours ago (edited) I ended up converting my gas to E85 and got it tuned. I haven't taken it out yet, but I can already tell it is a night and day difference from what it was before. I told the tuner I just wanted a safe and conservative tune, it dynoed at 112 HP. I have some big bore pipes on the way, it should free up a couple more hp and help keep the engine cooler as suggested by trickedcarbine. Turns out my stator was ok, it might be my light/kill switch. He helped me hook up a Milwaukee battery to small light bar in the front, and I will try to replace the switch to see if that will fix my problem with my headlights Edited 19 hours ago by kevshiau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawa110 Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago HJR could t get you tuned correctly? Why switch fuels? Who did the tune? Where the dyno located?, been wanting to dyno one of my bikes. 8 rear rims in my opinion are way better. The tens look nice, but don’t work as well for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevshiau Posted 17 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 17 hours ago I took it down to HJR 4-5 times and he couldn’t get it right. It’s a 2 hour drive for me to San Diego and I was just tired of taking it down to him. Motor ran like shit and was not happy or impressed with it at allI switch because e85 is wayyy cheaper than 110 and it keeps my motor cooler. I got my bike tuned and dynoed with Mike at so cal racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawa110 Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago SD 2.5 hours from me I get that. Nice. At least you got it dialed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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