Post by kr10k50 on Oct 16, 2010 7:46:20 GMT -6
Sounds like you've already got a handle on it. If you were into a stock air box mod, you're probably better off just drilling a couple small holes in the case, rather than to remove the vent tube.
All the other mods you suggested are good ones. I'd add a more reliable CDI, than the OEM stock one, to the list. That way you'll have both a working coil, and CDI to go with the original belt you'll also replace, with a better quality one, before it breaks, so you can use it for a back up as well. Most service stations have an impact wrench that will remove the variator nut for you, but they seldom have these belts.
Do change that plug and keep it with you too, for the same purpose.
#88 main jet should be fine for tuning the free flow filter, but A/F mixture can be touchy. A $30 dollar jet kit from Enviromoto, or something similar, is money well spent, and will make sure you have the right jet you need now, and down the road if you do invest in the BBK.
When you replace that belt, when you switch out your contra spring, pull the variator, and inspect. Find out what size and weight rollers you have presently. This will allow you to know which direction you need to go with them to tune the variator to the new clutch set up. The 1500 spring should give you better take off and hill climbing capability, but may sacrifice a few mph on the top end.
Changing the variator out for a better one, and different weights, or even sliders, can further tune the transmission out to where you can gain back any loss, and in some cases even jump you a few mph, over all.
Venting of the CVT case is a nice mod, lowers temps significantly and adds to belt and transmission longevity. It's also one of the few mods you can do w/o having to change something else to accommodate or compensate for the benefit it provides.
Almost w/o fail any one mod will lead to another, and so on and so forth.
That is sort of the goal we are shooting for when we mod and tweak these things into shape. Good luck, and keep us posted. Lots of help here and none of this is rocket science. You can do it all, with some help and good measure of patience.
All the other mods you suggested are good ones. I'd add a more reliable CDI, than the OEM stock one, to the list. That way you'll have both a working coil, and CDI to go with the original belt you'll also replace, with a better quality one, before it breaks, so you can use it for a back up as well. Most service stations have an impact wrench that will remove the variator nut for you, but they seldom have these belts.
Do change that plug and keep it with you too, for the same purpose.
#88 main jet should be fine for tuning the free flow filter, but A/F mixture can be touchy. A $30 dollar jet kit from Enviromoto, or something similar, is money well spent, and will make sure you have the right jet you need now, and down the road if you do invest in the BBK.
When you replace that belt, when you switch out your contra spring, pull the variator, and inspect. Find out what size and weight rollers you have presently. This will allow you to know which direction you need to go with them to tune the variator to the new clutch set up. The 1500 spring should give you better take off and hill climbing capability, but may sacrifice a few mph on the top end.
Changing the variator out for a better one, and different weights, or even sliders, can further tune the transmission out to where you can gain back any loss, and in some cases even jump you a few mph, over all.
Venting of the CVT case is a nice mod, lowers temps significantly and adds to belt and transmission longevity. It's also one of the few mods you can do w/o having to change something else to accommodate or compensate for the benefit it provides.
Almost w/o fail any one mod will lead to another, and so on and so forth.
That is sort of the goal we are shooting for when we mod and tweak these things into shape. Good luck, and keep us posted. Lots of help here and none of this is rocket science. You can do it all, with some help and good measure of patience.
