redsnake3
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what about changing the bars? or modifying the ones you got. just make something like this, then you could roll them bck a little.
Hey Ryan., Do the bars have too be straight?? Why not a slight bend like on an FZ1 motorcycle. Those bikes come with a riser block and the bar looks like it would work for you.
valin
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I like the look of the straight bars, and I want to keep them at 22" wide. I am just going to loosen off the allen bolts that hold on the brake lever assembly, and roll it up when I need to open the hood. No big deal.
valin
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Well, I fired up the sled today. Starts beautifully. Fires first pull with ease. It is LOUD. I only have two things left to do now. The first is to wire in my Racepak, which will take 5 minutes. The second is to have the trim rings built for my exhaust exit holes. I am having 6 rings built, 1/2" wide, to accent the exit holes for the pipes, instead of building a big bulky plate.
Here are the finished pics.
Here are the finished pics.
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tippmannator
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looks nice!! gotta let us know how it runs!! good luck!
Do as you want but you should plug off the top cooling line that goes into the tank and just run the coolant hose out off the head down to the front exchanger. The way it is plumbed now the coolant takes the path of least resistance and most of it comes out of the head and back to the tank. It does not go through the exchangers. I have a price 1000 srx and this is what I had to do to make it circulate properly and it takes less time to cool it off with my cool down cart. As I am only running the front exchanger.
valin
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Thanks tippmannator.
The bottle is still higher than the cylinder heads are, so it is not going to change the way the cooling system works. I do not own, nor am I going to use a cooldown cart, so the bottle is mounted up high so I can bleed the cooling system. Temperature shouldn't be an issue......it's a 2000' sled only.
The bottle is still higher than the cylinder heads are, so it is not going to change the way the cooling system works. I do not own, nor am I going to use a cooldown cart, so the bottle is mounted up high so I can bleed the cooling system. Temperature shouldn't be an issue......it's a 2000' sled only.
It does not matter if the bottle is higher than the heads. Most of the coolant will go back to the bottle instead of circulating through the exchangers. You would be suprised how quickly the motor heats up plumbed like that.
valin
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Just and update for those who haven't seen it yet. The motor built 263.4hp and 150.0 ft. lbs of torque on the dyno at Iantomasi's.
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It's not in yet...hopefully by next weekend.
Sweet, the sled is great looking. And the power is awesome.
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Well, i was out to do some testing. I have not yet played with clutching and gearing, but it is not all that far off to begin with. I have only dialed in the CPC carbs for now. The motor was only revving 9050 rpm, which should be down around 248hp.
1000' run - 128.9 mph
1000' run - 129.2 mph
2000' run - 141.7 mph
The conditions were not the best. The track was a bit rough, and was only plowed ice. The wind was not in our favour either. It should pull some good numbers this year.
1000' run - 128.9 mph
1000' run - 129.2 mph
2000' run - 141.7 mph
The conditions were not the best. The track was a bit rough, and was only plowed ice. The wind was not in our favour either. It should pull some good numbers this year.
Gorkon
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Carbonsled.com for lightweight suspension components. Looks good, I'd sure like to see some pics out in the daylight, like launching with the ski's in the air! Best. G.
valin
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Thanks Gorkon. The ski's don't launch in the air. It is setup so they stay on the ground.
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Look's like it's going to be a good year,your not even dialed in yet.