Are Gecko Sand Tires any good for the DS?
Dec 10, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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Are Gecko Sand Tires any good for the DS?
Originally posted by: 400CatDriver
Actually, I think that other than the weight of that 700 it has great potential. You can really hop up a twin. Probably get up to around an 800+cc's out of it when the kits start being produced. The automatic might siphon off some power but i think maybe not having to shift will make up for it. Are they producing the high compression sleeves and piston sets yet?
Actually, I think that other than the weight of that 700 it has great potential. You can really hop up a twin. Probably get up to around an 800+cc's out of it when the kits start being produced. The automatic might siphon off some power but i think maybe not having to shift will make up for it. Are they producing the high compression sleeves and piston sets yet?
Yep, they make a 785cc kit for it. From what I have read, the biggest problem is the stock ignition. It pulls a lot of timing out as the rpms increase. Hopefully this will be adressed early next year with some sort of aftermarket ignition. So, how bad does that ds beat your raptor?
Dec 10, 2003 | 11:22 PM
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That Raptor runs pretty good. I outweigh my son by about 50 pounds so if I don't get a good start off the line then I can't run him down on it. If he rides the DS and I run the Raptor he just runs away from me.
Dec 11, 2003 | 02:02 AM
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Originally posted by: 400CatDriver
That Raptor runs pretty good. I outweigh my son by about 50 pounds so if I don't get a good start off the line then I can't run him down on it. If he rides the DS and I run the Raptor he just runs away from me.
That Raptor runs pretty good. I outweigh my son by about 50 pounds so if I don't get a good start off the line then I can't run him down on it. If he rides the DS and I run the Raptor he just runs away from me.
Dec 11, 2003 | 10:20 PM
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Are Gecko Sand Tires any good for the DS?
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zmann, yeah the DS isn't much of a trail machine. It has its good points but one bike doesn't do it all. That's why I have 3.
zmann, yeah the DS isn't much of a trail machine. It has its good points but one bike doesn't do it all. That's why I have 3.
Dec 11, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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TO EACH HIS OWN, I HAVE SEVERAL BUT THE DS IS MY FAVORITE FOR TRAILS[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img] BUT HEY I ALSO LIKE TO GO OVER THE BARS, RIGHT WTEC[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Dec 11, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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Okay, okay, okay.....I knew that would draw some fire! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
What if I just say that I prefer one of my other bikes!!!! I'm old! I'm not a daredevil!!!!
What if I just say that I prefer one of my other bikes!!!! I'm old! I'm not a daredevil!!!!
Dec 12, 2003 | 12:27 AM
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Originally posted by: 400CatDriver
zmann, yeah the DS isn't much of a trail machine. It has its good points but one bike doesn't do it all. That's why I have 3.
zmann, yeah the DS isn't much of a trail machine. It has its good points but one bike doesn't do it all. That's why I have 3.
Yeah, me too. I have the traxter when I want to hit the mud.
Dec 12, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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Careful Sandbomber....they'll be on you like a pack of wild dogs if you dis the DS.... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
zmann...how does that traxter work for you? Is an IRS or straight axle?
zmann...how does that traxter work for you? Is an IRS or straight axle?
