justsmith94 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Ive run my current set up all year. It has tons of hours on it and my engine is ready for a build. My current set up is the following: Hot rods welded 4mil long rod crank Hjr 4mil dune port cylinders 21cc domes Timing at +4 Vforce 4 reeds Pwk28 carbs Open airbox with pro flow filter Stock clutch basket Barnett clutch with HD springs billit water pump Pro circuit pipes I loved the way this engine ran, but im hoping to be able to go with a serval. My biggest stress, is that it has to be reliable. I ride nearly everyday after work and go on trips on the weekends that i would hate to have this thing be broken at. Its a trail bike, so im looking to beef up my clutch. Going with a serval, im looking at a lockup. But i honestly have no idea how they work or what all needs to be done. Im looking for advice on what should help me out with a stong, reliable setup. Also, when going with a serval, is it easy enough to buy the kit and install yourself? Or would it be best to send it to a builder? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Doobie420 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 send it out. serval will be reliable if its tuned right. might want diffrent pipes and carbs. call a few builders and ask some questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Doobie420 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 send it out. it will be reliable with the right tune. might want some diffrent pipes and carbs. call a few builders and ask questions they will lead u in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmith94 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Who are some popular builders that build more trail friendly engines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Stay with stock cyls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmith94 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Stay with stock cyls Whats your reasoning behind this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_smith97 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Whats your reasoning behind this? You didn't say you were looking for more power. If you're not hunting for power then there is no need for a serval. Stock cyls can be runners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmith94 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 You didn't say you were looking for more power. If you're not hunting for power then there is no need for a serval. Stock cyls can be runners. I understand your reasoning. It does run extremely well for the riding that i do. My reasons why i wanted a serval was for the low end power, having the ability to make more power (if i wanted more) with porting. Any clutch, trans, pipe changes that should be made if i decided to stay stock cylinder? Vs going serval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebanshee98 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Good suspension will be the best thing you can do for a trail bike. That should be number one. A as cast serval with a safe tune will last a long time. Different pipes will make power in different parts of the curve. Talk to a good builder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmith94 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Good suspension will be the best thing you can do for a trail bike. That should be number one. A as cast serval with a safe tune will last a long time. Different pipes will make power in different parts of the curve. Talk to a good builder I have +2+1 a arms, stock length round style swingarm, durablue axle and elka stage 3 shocks all the way around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmith94 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 While i wait to decide if im changing my top end, im looking for some other input! When looking at lockups, i see a direct drive lockup and cover, and i see a slingshot lockup that fits under the stock cover. Is there a difference between the two, other than one needs a extended cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justsmith94 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Just ordered new barnett billit clutch basket, barnett dirt digger clutch with hd springs, and a hinson pressure plate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I've heard a lot of people had bad luck with Barnett clutches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowroll Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I've heard a lot of people had bad luck with Barnett clutches.I had a Barnett in my pulling tractor (has a 1991 Yamaha fzr 1000 engine) and we found out the hard way that a Barnett does not like to be slipped. They are an on or off clutch. No in between. We ended up shearing the basket off the drive gear. Went to falicon for a new basket, and went oem Yamaha clutch. It's much smoother, less grubby and is holding up great Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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