[GetnJgyWitit]

is there an advantage to running flatsides on a stock motor? I have the camp swap with a stock pipe. I am wondering if Flatsides will add to a pretty much stock motor.

 

[Throttlecrazed]

Previous thread

http://www.svrider.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=31066

Should answer all your questions, straight from Zoran

 

[GetnJgyWitit]

Thanks Throttle, after reading this I am assuming that it will be ok on a bike with stock exhaust?... :?:

 

[Throttlecrazed]

Sure, but you will not see as much improvement without the addition of the exhaust.

 

[acer1966]

that link doesn`t work anymore found some threads but i don`t think i found the right one

 

[TWF]

is there an advantage to running flatsides on a stock motor? I have the camp swap with a stock pipe. I am wondering if Flatsides will add to a pretty much stock motor.

get pipe first.

 

[avc8130]

I run them on my bike with a full exhaust and cams basically for flow. The 41mms are a bit large for this application. 39s would probably be better. When I whack the throttle on the dyno it sputters like heck from <4.5k to 5.5k and then takes off. There is a big jump in AFR to match that. I love my flat slides, but definitely do some flow mods to get your $800 worth!
ac

 

[TWF]

I run them on my bike with a full exhaust and cams basically for flow. The 41mms are a bit large for this application. 39s would probably be better. When I whack the throttle on the dyno it sputters like heck from <4.5k to 5.5k and then takes off. There is a big jump in AFR to match that. I love my flat slides, but definitely do some flow mods to get your $800 worth!
ac

you dont whack the throttle with flatslides.you have to roll it or it will sputter.

 

[avc8130]

Yeah, they work great when you learn just how much throttle the engine can handle at what rpm and load. The more I ride it the more I understand exactly how much I can get out of her at any time. The carbs are amazing. So much more in touch with the bike because of them.
ac

 

[jarelj]

And think how much stronger your right hand is now that you've been getting that daily "workout" with the stiff throttle pull of the flatslides! ;D

 

[avc8130]

OMG yes! My right forearm is a monster! It is at least twice the diameter of my left!

 

[DrummerDaveB]

OMG yes!  My right forearm is a monster!  It is at least twice the diameter of my left!

That's not because of your flatslides. :-X

 

[TWF]

OMG yes! My right forearm is a monster! It is at least twice the diameter of my left!

you can make them easier.my is almost like stock.

 

[Synchromesh]

Zoran,

You commented that the flatslide pull can be made easier. My pull is o.k. but considerably more than stock. Got any tips? I just lubed them with a Molybdenum based cable lube and that helped but any reduction in effort is welcome. Wanted to use Dri-Slide but no one in my area carries it, as that brand is mostly an industrial lubricant. Will pick some up on my way out of town soon.

Thanks,
Del

 

[TWF]

3 places you need to lube,inside throttle housing where tube rubs against,between bar and tube and inside 2 in to one cable junction.

 

[Synchromesh]

"3 places you need to lube,inside throttle housing where tube rubs against,between bar and tube and inside 2 in to one cable junction."

Good, I got it right yesterday, then. When time is available, I will pull the whole shebang apart and clean the cable's internals a little. Nothing vigorous chemical-wise, just the usual Kerosene.

I am running open stacks (the long blue ones.....50-60mm), so debris collects around the carbs like flypaper attracts flies. Yes, I am making a fiberglass airbox for it this summer, just gotta wait for a series of days off to spearhead the project. Here is hoping my motor lasts that long :0 Should be fun making a mask for the box, etc. Planning to make it somewhat of a forced box and may integrate reed flappers to ensure negative CFM does not become a problem, such as occurs in large V-Twins like my Tiller.

Thanks Zoran,
Del

 

[TWF]

every 2 or 3 race weekends I take my carbs out,apart and clean everything.relube and install back.
for housing I use lithium grease in spray can.for tube/bar and cables I use liquid cable lube.I found this small tube in auto store and it is like black water,it works great.

 

[ubermensch]

every 2 or 3 race weekends I take my carbs out,apart and clean everything.relube and install back.
for housing I use lithium grease in spray can.for tube/bar and cables I use liquid cable lube.I found this small tube in auto store and it is like black water,it works great.

Show me this black magic stuff next weekend. I started thinking FI after getting a blister on the throttle hand last weekend. I'll just use all purpose grease for now and hope that helps.

 

[TWF]

did you twist throttle on my bike?everybody gets pissed how easy it is
I got some new cables,improved and will give you set.remind me.

 

[ubermensch]

No problem, I will just wake up at 2 in the morning and swap parts. Brakes too.