It"s official... I'm broken in and ready to race. My father and uncle are still waiting for their motors from Sparks, while I'll be racing my a$$ off waiting for them. If 14mins, or bob reads this thread, ( I know you will) my father and uncle pitched in and picked me up some fcr's for my birthday, what a present, huh. They ordered the carbs from sparks and I used the same jetting they recommended I put in, I think it was 145, 148. I'll give you guys a call in a few days anyway. Enough about that, I am extremely impressed, to say the least, and all I've done is the break in. I'm just dying to race someone. My first trip will probably be Bowie, AZ. Get it broken in on all of the farm roads and some small dunes. Anyways, I will keep everyone updated on how it runs. Any input on the jetting will be appreciated. By the way the engine seemed to run cooler than stock!
thanks,
tom
props to craycraft and the gang
service is extremely excelent, no complaints at all
I'm out!!

 

Also what type of gearing are other 686's running in the dunes, with 8 paddle haulers
thanks again,
tom

 

Tom- Great b-day present. (fcr's) Give bob a call in a few days for some jetting info. He has spent hours getting those fcr's right. or pm Raptrcr about jetting specs. You should have yours dialed in perfectly by the time they get theres running. It takes a long time to get every pony out of built motor.

 

Youll be happy,just got from a 3 day trip and the bike ran strong everyday with not one wrench turned, the DS guys had there own shop going on..

still tunning and and trying diffrent things out and it;s getting faster by the trip....

Good luck...

 

raptor03,
what carbs are you running? And what size jetting are you using? My father will be using stock carbs so any info would be appreciated.
thank you
tom
14mins - thanks again for all of your help

 

stock carbs with a 185/190 jetting,second time i changed so it ran a little better.. need to get the fcr's,ran a rap this weekend with dual 39's and he was fast..

 

Raptorfam, Tucson huh? I grew up in Tucson, east side.

Anyway, you should bring that thing up next time we have a day at the river. Usually on Sat nights at the Hasyumpa river, 300 foot drags, you'll have plenty of racing to keep you busy. I'll let you know of the next outing.