gd97 Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Sorry this may seem like a dumb question but I am curious to what a lightened flywheel and advancing the timing +4 will do. I thought that advancing timing would give more top end and take away from the bottom. Does lightening the flywheel just help rev quicker? I am looking for more bottom for woods and tight trail riding. Wouldn't a heavier flywheel help with the tight stuff and the only reason I got that impression is because they sell heavier flywheels for dirt bikes that MX race and need more low excelleration at least that is the way I understood it? I am not doubting anyone at all because I read that alot of people have done this mod and love it. I just really don't understand alot about those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick302 Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Sorry this may seem like a dumb question but I am curious to what a lightened flywheel and advancing the timing +4 will do. I thought that advancing timing would give more top end and take away from the bottom. Does lightening the flywheel just help rev quicker? I am looking for more bottom for woods and tight trail riding. Wouldn't a heavier flywheel help with the tight stuff and the only reason I got that impression is because they sell heavier flywheels for dirt bikes that MX race and need more low excelleration at least that is the way I understood it? I am not doubting anyone at all because I read that alot of people have done this mod and love it. I just really don't understand alot about those things. 379633[/snapback] The heavier flywheel is for a smoother running engine compared to the featherweight stocker, which can be radical. The stock banshee flywheel is heavy enough that removing some weight can be done without side effects. And yes it allows the engine to rev faster and gives better throttle response. The timing adds everywhere, it just ignites the mixture sooner to maximize the efficiency of each stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANDSTAR Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Do a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gd97 Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Thanks for the reply. I did actually do a search after I posted this and found the answers I guess I will search first and ask later next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Get it done. I liked my T5 pipes before I had Boonman lighten mine. They reved...had a noticable hit, etc. I did the lightened flywheel and timing plate at the same time, and what a difference. It almost makes the bike electric like... It doesn't give more bottom...but, because it does rev faster, it feels like it. Heavy flywheels are good for single cylinders and 4 strokes. I read up on this on the HQ for a while before having it done. I wish I would've done it sooner.... You won't be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gd97 Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 I have contacted him and I have decided to get it done. I just have to balance between riding and shutting it down to take it apart. will hopefully get that done and add some v-force reeds at the same time. I am thinking it will be like a totally different quad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 (edited) Don't get me wrong, it's not like you're adding NOS... Get the correct screw in type flywheel puller to take it off, do NOT use a jaw type. That will RUIN it totally. Look on Ebay, you can get 'em for 10 to 20 bucks. They're a snap to use... It makes the bike more linear...and easier to ride. Before...if you lugged it a bit and hit the throttle, you'd get the ol' infamous shee bog till it hit the pipe from lower RPMs. Now, because the motor is allowed to spin up faster, you're getting on the pipe sooner and smoother. Perfect for slower/tighter trails. Yes, it's sad to have to slow a shee down, but...gotta do it once in a while... My buddy with a 450R rode mine before and after the flywheel/+4, and he definately likes the powerband better now... I won't say it's four stroke like...it's better than that... By the way...what other mods do you have? You at least have pipes and the airbox opened up a bit...right? Not that you have to...but, stock pipes on a shee are the worst. You're losing BIG power just on those alone. Edited June 10, 2005 by dajogejr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gd97 Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 I have T-5's and a uni air filter with holes drilled in the airbox with the uni pods in it and the lid is still on. Cool head with 18 cc domes ( I thought they were 16 cc but they are 18 cc) race gas only . Weisco pistons. Stock reeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Ahhh....good man. Yep, you'll notice a good difference in the powerband characteristics of your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gd97 Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 Thats what I am hoping I really like this bike and plan on keeping her around for awhile. I plan on getting a port job pretty soon when we slow down on riding a little bit.She needs some TLC but she screams now, can't immagine what it will be like with the whole package.Hey, thanks for all the help I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 No prob. I'm ready to get mine ported myself...waiting till after the 4th of July weekend to send out my junk... Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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