canyncarvr Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 (edited) This an IMO post..I'm not selling anything, I'm not involved other than being a happy customer. I haven't seen much posted in this vein..and there are a LOT of smiles just waiting to be had if you're still running OEM Mik's. More than a few folks/outfits bore carbs. I don't know what kind of work they do or how effective the end product is. I DO know what you'll get from RB-Designs, though; beautiful workmanship AND a set of carbs that WORK! I've had an RB modified carb on my dirtbike for a few years. It was a great investment in riding enjoyment getting it done. When I got my Banshee last year, the same carb work was on my short list of things that had to be done! Just did. His work is a pretty as it's ever been. He melds a combination of bore sizes and bore angles into a work of art. 'Pretty' is nice...but also pretty worthless if the end-product doesn't perform as expected. Ron Black's (The 'RB' part of RB-Designs) modified carbs DO perform. What a treat! Mid-to-upper torque is improved considerably..due to improved air/fuel charge velocity and rarification (I suppose..I'm not an airflow master). The upper RPM band is raised a good bit, too. It's not just a matter of 'bigger' being better. Yeah...30mm is bigger than 26mm, but it's the application of power that matters. Well, to me, anyway... and in that way, this modification is impressive!! If a set of 38mm PWKs is on your short list..then go for 'em! If you want no hassles with fit, cables, boots, and manifolds ....but you want a better performing Mikuni..a carb set that works better throughout the RPM range, consider an RB-Designs carb modification. Ha! RB can modify your 38's too! I've had my Banshee for only about a year, but I've ridden Yamaha's 350/400 twins for decades. Those familiar with the R/RD/LC/RZ lineage know they're screamers. I had close to 70,000 miles on my last RD. I've ridden 'em some. The point is, I'm familiar with 'Banshees'..even if they only have two wheels! While this IS my opinion..it IS based on something other than hot air. Well...maybe I'm good at THAT from time to time, too! Cheers! Edited January 17, 2006 by canyncarvr Quote
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