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Yes, it is in a superkart, and yes, the pipe would accomodate a basketball. But, the curve itself actually doesn't look too peaky.
I was looking at my Mikuni the other day, and I think that if someone were to machine a new slide that sealed better, they'd be on to something. I think that's the problem. The partial throttle fueling sucks because there is a bunch of air getting by that square slide.
Fixing that Mikuni has been on the back of my mind since the first time I cracked it open for exactly that reason. It really does make more peak power, and Carmichael went 24-0 with it. With that being said, I have a PWK on my bike and love it.
Here. 63.55bhp. the correction factor is so heavy its hard to tell much form the curve though.
http://www.ekartingnews.com/viewtopic.php?p=677992&sid=af33fc4077960076…
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Despite all the hate towards Honda here (apparently they are to blame for the demise of 2T's) no Jap manufacturer is going to supply a competitive 2T unless the rules allow it to compete and win.
Good on KTM, TM, Husky etc for continuing to make 2T's .... if that depicts what brand of bike you guy then all power to you, fact is if you race at pro level you cant compete against the 4T's whether you admit it or not. If you buy them to just play around on or the occaisional local races then cool, I have just as much fun racing a 2T as I do a 4T...different riding styles.
Not sure about World MX GP's though, are 2T's allowed?? Dont see any of them in top 20 if thats the case, and the KTM factory doesnt race them.
Yeah, I understand all of that. Of course you are entitled to your opinion, but if you are going to post it on a public forum, expect it to be challenged.
All I was really saying is that it is stupid you are so loyal to a company that refuses to make the product you desire when there are alternatives available from other manufacturers.
I don't care who you are, but if you have some evidence of Honda using "thug like tactics" to get their own way, I would be genuinely interested in seeing it. As I said, until I do, I will continue to view people who post that sort of thing as delusional crackpots and conspiracy theorists.
Personally, I believe there is some truth to this idea, but it is pure speculation on my part. Therefore, I would not try to use it as evidence to support an idea I was trying to get across.
I think smokers do still have a place in the sport, but I would also support rule changes to make them more competitive. IMO, It would be really cool if all of the Japanese manufacturers resumed development and production of two stroke dirt bikes. I just get sick of reading the ridiculous ideas, conspiracy theories and four stroke bashing that comes from the accounts of many extremist two stroke fanboys.
Im not a Two-stroke fanboy im a Motocrosser and a mx fan. Its just that to me MX is a Two-stroke sport. This thing were watching is not MX/SX is's something else, something different and not quite as exciting. The bikes are easier to ride,the tracks are smoother kinda like old school TT not brutal MX/SX.
I use my real name in here and well if you like the rules that we use here in the U.S for amatuer mx. I know the person who fought for 7 years to make that happen.
conspiracy stuff? thats funny.
i don't and couldn't post anything that isn't true. when i say they use those tactics, well guido isn't standing in the corner, but the pressure they use is pretty clear.
Well i explain it more. nope don't need to.
Just admit it, brah - you are a two stroke fanboy!
It just seems like a bit of a witch hunt when people hold Honda/Yamaha/The AMA etc responsible for wrongdoings relating to rule changes when there is no real evidence. I have no idea who "guido" is, but I do realise it would be very difficult to ever prove what takes place behind closed doors.
Pit Row
Realistic? Go to a local track. Race. Full of two-strokes everywhere you go.
Pro racing is a fucking circus anyway.
Overall a pretty solid bike.
Bars are a little tall, and it has a shitty 4 spring clutch. Other than that, those bikes are T-Rick.
Despite the best intentions, achieving parity in two different engine configurations is difficult. Pro teams and serious amateurs will quickly work out which one is better, and the other will be left behind (the alternative of course is constant rule changes which quickly turns into a nightmare). We then end up back at the point in my first paragraph.
I know KTM is actually doing this, so it can be done, but I also believe their business and philosophy is fundamentally different to the Japanese OEM's.
see its a 4S.
Fuck it.
Over here, we have cc for cc racing at national level, including a standalone 125cc two stroke class. In the Junior ranks (under 17), they have implemented separate 125cc classes also (which was a masterstroke, IMO). At local level, they normally just run over 250cc and under 250cc classes because of rider numbers.
From my perspective, the Junior 125 classes have proved very popular. The vast majority of Senior riders still tend to favour the four strokes for whatever reason, but you do see more two strokes around than you did a few years ago.
It is funny - I can always tell when someone is blinded by an agenda. It is also funny how easy it is to pick your new accounts each time you make one.
My YZ felt like a sponge, but both me and the owner actually felt more comfortable with the YZ, meaning we felt more comfy approaching jumps etc. I got the sensation that the TM with the standard settings aim faster riders (and I don't how that feels), but it felt better the "harder" I pushed it, felt more stable while going "fast" on the straights, fast speed. They both have the KYB SSS.
What I didn't like at all was the power-band, kind of died off way to fast, short shifting needed, revving felt awkward, while the YZ keept going and asked for more kind of. But the TM had two different engine maps buttons (1 or 2) next to the grip, and maybe the other one would have been more to my liking? The hydraulic clutch that people crave for, had a rather heavy pull compared to the YZs crazy easy pull, I figure even a rheumatic could enjoy riding.
In the end, most likely it's the settings, but I think I prefer the 125 characteristics to start with, and I didn't feel those 3 extra ponies making a different worth fighting for.
Still I dig the TM uniqueness, and if tweaked to ones likings I feel the experience will be enhanced multiplied compared to owning one of 1.0000.00000 Yamahas around, and it's a joy just watching the bike, and all the components. The amount of people approaching my friend and his ride, was also pretty pleasant, it's like owning a Ferrari compared it's counterpart BMW or
whatever.
Ferrari
BMW (or Volvo)
I think if you scale that graph to match a typical MX graph, it will look very different. Especially if you add in the 3000-7000 RPM range that we typically see on a Motocross 250cc two stroke.
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