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  1. Thanks guys. Much appreciated. I bought every goddamn jet size they had. I'll start with 320's and see how they work. I'm just dreading f'ing around with it for an entire day. But I'm sure it'll be worth it...we'll be there for a full 7 days of riding...so maybe a day of wrenching won't be that bad.
  2. All, Running 340 mains at sea level, headed to St. Anthonys for the 1st time ever. (I've searched but can't find any good answres with my setup) Full Port Cool head w/19cc domes Advanced Timing VF3's Pods CPI's Running full race gas. Anyone with a similar setup with a quick answer for the king of all procrastinators? My 2 stroke guru buddy guessed dripping to 320 mains. Is he crazy? Thanks for the help!!!!!!!!!
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    sand geckos

    Exactly...plenty of power...ZERO traction.
  4. jkross

    sand geckos

    There's a vid...see the "Florence 010" idiot hole vid....up in the vids section right now. So the very first few riding clips...they couldn't do that hill climb and make that sharp, steep turn at the end that you see us doing (they made the climb, but would high center and bury themselves at the turn. Nor could them make the idiot hole at the end. The vid doesn't do the steepness justice...nor the depth of the sand. To save you time...here's the link:
  5. jkross

    sand geckos

    Just went on a trip with 10 guys...three of us (2 Banshees and a Raptor) had either Haulers or Extremes...there was nothing we couldn't climb,and we tested the hell out of our bikes...and ourselves. Don't know anything about Gekos, but Sand Stars appear to be crap as well...two 450's, a KFX 700, and two 400's with us all had Sand Stars....couldn't do half what the guys with Haulers/Extremes could...it wasn't even close...and it wasn't a matter of power with the 450's and the KFX 700...it was ONLY a matter of traction. As far as Haulers vs. Extremes go...both great. The Extreme's have a longer paddle (goes further out to the edge of the tire) and I've heard the paddle is much stiffer than the regular Haulers...and therefore, they're supposed to last a lot longer. My only problem is that I bought 20" tires...and I got a lot of chain-binding...whereas if I'd have bought 22" tires, it'd a been better...wouldn't have high-centered as much. But if you just need a cruiser tire to put around the dunes on...I don't think it matters much what you buy. Cheap is good if that's your aim. Just get out there and have fun.
  6. All, Trying to clean up my controls. Got a nice bar clamp and need to hotwire the ignition under the plastic or something. Has anyone ever done this? Any advice? Which wires do I splice to which? Thanks in advance.
  7. So - What cause the lean condition - that's a good question. I'd like to bounce this off you all. A guy I trust at a shop in Oregon took one look at my piston and was able to tell me exactly what I was doing when it blew. He said, "oh, interesting - found the flats did ya, I hope you won." Huh, I replied. He then said, "yeah, you can't do that. Banshees like the hills. If you're going to drag race, hit the top and let off. Don't keep running or you'll lean it out - sometimes as much as two jet sizes." Well, that's exactly what I did. I was drag racing on the flats, and basically kept it open for a while after I hit the top of top. I'd back off for a second at a time, but then I'd get back into it. I guess that's a bad thing. Does this track with what you all know? or should I look for addtional causes of the leaning?
  8. Here's another pic. it's only letting me do one at a time. I'll do a couple separate.
  9. hey Everybody...thanks for the info. Feeling much better about things after reading all these posts. Lots to consider. I was being a whinny little bitch when I wrote this last night. thanks for setting me straight. You all usually have lots of common sense advise. We'll see how it goes. going to try and clean it up. Wrist pin looked fine. When I say the Rod was scored, I mean that the top of it is rough...like metal has either been welded to it, or scraped from it...not sure which. the rod bearing...hole?...is perfect...not deformed at all. I'd just hate to spend that money and not be sure. I'll let you know what I decide to do. Thanks again.
  10. Yeah...I guess I needed to hear that. I think you guys are right...dammit. Thanks for the honesty. Nobody ever talks about what money pits these things can be. $1,300 for the port work and all the upgraded parts (labor, V-force 3 Reeds, cool head, domes, bearing kits, gasket kits, etc...etc...) $200.00 for new chain and air filters and rear sprocket. $640.00 for New CPI's $500.00 (give or take) for the crank shaft $2,640 by my math - and no Cub kit! Bought it for $3,850.00. I believe this is what you call - upside down - equity wise. Sorry for the negativity.
  11. I leaned out and blew a hole in my piston. Just split the cases last night, and the crank shaft is discolored. It obviously got really hot. The top of the rod is scored. there are metal shavings EVERYWHERE! A guy I trust said the center bearings can be flushed out with mixed gas. Should I trust him? Has anyone ever done that? Do I need a new crank shaft, or is the dis-coloration a minor deal? It was a trued and welded crank. I'll be running a Cool head with 19cc domes, an extreme port job with advanced timing, k&N Pods, and CPI inframes. Please tell me I don't have to spend another $500.00 on a crank shaft...that I can just rinse it out and it'll be ok. Thanks.
  12. OK...will do. One follow up question: I agree on the lean part...not much doubt. But how? Air leak? What did you mean by air leak? The jetting's always been money. It was due for a top end for sure, but what would cause it to lean so suddenly?
  13. Your only problem will be reservations...if you're only getting one site, you might be alright...but nearly every campground on the Oregon Coast books WELL in advance of summer. I called a few weeks ago and found three sites available at Horsfall in Coos Bay - didn't book...so give them a shot. Most you can book on-line or by phone. But whatever you do, if you're planning on camping, book a site before you go, or you'll be in a hotel. There's nothing like riding from your campsite - not having to trailer your bikes to a staging area.
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