First Ride Today!!
Took the bike out for some proving runs today. At first it ws a bust. Pipe packing went arai and partially plugged the silencer. Found the problem, put the silencer back on without the packing and went riding.
The compression release works great. The only issue is it tends to pop out sometimes even if the bike doesnt start. Overall a great improvement.
The Stewart motor runs smooth and pulls hard. Still dialing the carb in but it is great for a first day.
The rev-loc is really cool. It is totally different riding but it has major advantages in the woods. I find myself over riding the rev loc sometimes unnecessarily. I kind of forget its there and will need some time to re-program my left hand after 37 years of riding with a clutch! I like the idea of the override if for nothing else than a stuck throttle. Without the override a stuck throttle could land you in a world of hurt really fast. It also allows you to keep the bike cleaned out without having it in neutral. After I get some more riding time I might try adjusting it so it engages at a lower rpm. Traction can be metered with the throttle really well. I say with the throttle but I suspect that the clutch is doing its thing below the surface especially at low speeds. In any case, the technique to riding is different but very effective. While on a practice hill, I kind of fell into a pattern of working the throttle in short stabs to keep the rpm up a little and the tire hooked up. Kind of like jockeying a standard clutch for control, only with the other hand?
Overall I am really excited about this bike. I will continue to dial things in over the coming weeks. I will post pictures when the new plastic arrives!
Thanks to all who contribute knowledge to this site. Dave for administering it. Stewart for building the motor. Lytle Racing Group for all the help on the bearings and chain/sprocket. Mike for advice and help on the fork issues. Travis for the awesome powdercoating. Most of all my riding bud Ryan for being there for the whole process start to finish.
Fitz
