spazzz21 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Ok, I have a 1998 shee with T5 pipes and a Pro Flow air intake plate with Pro Design foam air filter (air box lid removed, and re-jetted). I've owned my bike for over 6 years now, it was used but bone stock when I bought it. I did a compression test today and both cylinders are reading 120 PSI (never had a top end rebuild). I ride dunes only and I am wondering what I could do to get some more power before I do a top end rebuild. I don't want to do reeds, cool head, or porting until I do the top end, so I'm wondering if advancing the timing now would help, or if anything else would be a good idea right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxracing350 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 i would go for the timing plate its 35 bucks and i hear it really improves the power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomey Banshee Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Been in your shoes bud. I recommend pods on the stock carbs, better rear tires and a cool head. Sooner or later you'll get a cool head anyway , do it now and you can play with your compression. Money well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbanshee Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I would get v force reeds. I don't understand why you wanna wait till you do the top end to buy them. They are a great mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 No need to wait for the rebuild, you can pull the carbs & add the VF3's no prob, If you only ride sand then it's a good idea to remove the whole airbox and go with bolt on filters. For sure advance the timing to +4, and you don't necessarily need a cool head, for about $20 you can have the stock head milled and move up on compression. Wan't a quicker rev? Get that flywheel lightened as well for the same price! I got a guy who does portwork for less than all your bolt ons put together.. He got my shee to do 4th & 5th gear wheelies at the drags. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisatp Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I second that!! F in rips!! lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazzz21 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Thanks for the responses. Since I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellicoseBanshee Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I have used both, K&N pods are a better choice. :thumbsup: Also, I highly recommend a Noss head when the times comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 If you're adding the timing plate then might as well send the flywheel for service since you have to remove it for plate access! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55reasons Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I have used both, K&N pods are a better choice. :thumbsup: Also, I highly recommend a Noss head when the times comes. Just curious. I'm not trying to start anything, but all forums are unique and seem to favor certain makes etc. I sense a small lean against Pro Design and a slightly larger lean towards NOSS. Is there a particular reason? My personal experience goes the other way as I have had nothing but success with the Pro Design, and I have seen some references to NOSS heads that leak and eventually pop. Give the newb here at the HQ the "HQ scoop" on ProDesign -vs- Noss and others. I'm interested in hearing opinions based on experience. Not trying to start any riots. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregrob Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 VF3's are one of the LAST things I would spend your money on. Not that they aren't great, but you can spend less on a set of ported stock cages (DIY) and a set of Boysen dual stage reeds. They run good, some claim better than VF3 even.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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