My first impression of the 650
#11
12-22-2004, 10:34 PM
My first impression of the 650
Originally posted by: OregonDunePatrol
Bus,
I tried my twist on my EX last weekend. As you know, I got the 1/4 to full Motion Pro one. I love it - but then again, I rode a YZ with a 1/4 to full twist for years on the trails and dunes, so it was an easy transition for me. The only thing that is going to take a little more time for me to get used to is those darn whoppy sand roads we have at Florence to get out to the dunes. When I stand up, and put my butt back towards the back end of the seat and throttle up, the slightest bump slightly accelerates the twist a little more than my old thumb throttle did. But there are huge benifits for me. 1) full throttle capability of my edlebrock carb 2) shorter motion over my machined out stock twist throttle 3) and easier cable pull. The open dunes and normal riding trails are no problem for me.
Im sure I'll get used to the whoops more as I take it out a few more times. Part of the problem is the stock shocks - I know if I had some better shocks they would absorb a lot of those whoops so I wouldnt have to.
Marky
Originally posted by: busmechanic
I tried a twist throttle once. I sold it on ebay after the first ride. IMO, there is to much torq on the front tires when turning for a twist. its hard to control when your pushing and pulling on the bars.
I tried a twist throttle once. I sold it on ebay after the first ride. IMO, there is to much torq on the front tires when turning for a twist. its hard to control when your pushing and pulling on the bars.
I tried my twist on my EX last weekend. As you know, I got the 1/4 to full Motion Pro one. I love it - but then again, I rode a YZ with a 1/4 to full twist for years on the trails and dunes, so it was an easy transition for me. The only thing that is going to take a little more time for me to get used to is those darn whoppy sand roads we have at Florence to get out to the dunes. When I stand up, and put my butt back towards the back end of the seat and throttle up, the slightest bump slightly accelerates the twist a little more than my old thumb throttle did. But there are huge benifits for me. 1) full throttle capability of my edlebrock carb 2) shorter motion over my machined out stock twist throttle 3) and easier cable pull. The open dunes and normal riding trails are no problem for me.
Im sure I'll get used to the whoops more as I take it out a few more times. Part of the problem is the stock shocks - I know if I had some better shocks they would absorb a lot of those whoops so I wouldnt have to.
Marky
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My first impression of the 650
Originally posted by: BigWaynester
BUBFRider, did you get it used? or new, if used, what mods does it have, everybody here will help you get it dialed in.
BUBFRider, did you get it used? or new, if used, what mods does it have, everybody here will help you get it dialed in.
After further review......The power plant in the second most impressive thing about this bike. The suspension rocks. I hit an off camber jump last night and as soon as I hit it I though "sh**, here we go". It sucked it up and wanted more. I've been on a lot of bikes and the quad racer is the only one that comes close. And those goofy looking fender are the cats ***. Hard to believe the can catch that much slop.
The throttle seems to be sticking, so I need to give it a little TLC.
I also noticed that it has a 16t front sprocket with 22in. rears. Think I'll try the 15t.
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12-23-2004, 10:54 AM
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12-23-2004, 11:48 AM
My first impression of the 650
Originally posted by: BUBFRider
And those goofy looking fender are the cats ***
Originally posted by: BigWaynester
BUBFRider, did you get it used? or new, if used, what mods does it have, everybody here will help you get it dialed in.
BUBFRider, did you get it used? or new, if used, what mods does it have, everybody here will help you get it dialed in.
You will like the 15tooth front with 22" tires
Just look over from the thumb throttle to the carb, lube what needs to be lubed, clean whatever needs to be cleaned, and check cable for kinks.
There used to be a jetting page around here, not sure where though...if it can be found, that will put you in the right direction for jetting
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