i'm picking up my power kit tonight.wont get a chance to install it till the weekend.anybody got some advice,things to watch out 4,better ways of installing it,etc. thanx

 

Killerb - Sorry about the lady statement earlier, Guess I'm a dirty-butt! You know, after a ride, just after a rain - you get that skid-mark up your backside from mud on the seat. Anyways, I just installed the kit myself. The throttle cable is the worst, install it before you reinstall the carb onto the boot - makes it easier. Stage 1 or 2? Stage one will be a (on mine anyways)175 main and the needle on 3 w/ air box removed, runs best. Stage 2 is 180 main and clip on 2 from top on the needle. This made a big diff in the mid & highs. I don't know what people are talking about when they say the DS id lacking in low end power! This unit is a grunting F...M.......! I guess I'm used to a 2 storke power band. Good Luck.

 

newdslover, i didnt help that situation either.no biggy.thanks 4 the info

 

newdslover, by the way what do you mean with the airbox removed?also im putting a graydon pipe on so what stage kit would you recomend?

 

The phillips head screws that hold carb covers were so tight on mine that they nearly got stripped removing them,so be careful w/screws.Also be careful when removing needle from slide the small spring might jump out & could get lost,luckily the kit comes with a new one.Finally the throttle cable is a real pain in the but to reinstall,almost takes three hands.
KillerB,ever ride at TOWER CITY,Pa?

 

ds650dave,thanx 4 the tips.I've never heard of tower city pa.where is that located?Did you ever ride in Marionville?

 

KillerB, I have never ridden at Marionville we should get together& ride when weather breaks.Tower City is located just off exit 33 on rt. 81 north. We have an off-road riding club & aprox. 9800 acres of great legal riding property that we lease year round.I would glad to take you there as my guest& maybe to you want to join.You can checkout our website at www.towercitytrailriders.com also there is an MX park off exit 33 called Rausch Creek there website is www.rauschcreekracing.com

 

sounds like a plan.i'll check out you web sight!

 

killerb, stage two is with the air box removed and filter clamped right to the carb. DS650Dave is right about the screws, I took my carb off and almost did the same thing. I took the carb to the dealer and they loosened the screws for me. I don't know what jetting you'll use with that pipe. Just go up two or three sizes and test, drop sizes as needed. Carb tuning is timely process, tuned correctly - not tightly. That's mine, it means - if tuned right it'll run good in a 30 degree temp differnce. If tuned to tight, you'll be changing mains every 10 or so degrees and or rebuilding a top end. The latter runs faster but cost more. Hope this helps.

 

You can also get them screws broke loose with a pair of small vicesgrips.