Posted by JA
on September 16, 2008, 4:09 pm, in reply to "Indy Moto GP"
Message modified by board administrator September 16, 2008, 4:10 pm
It pays to practice in the wind, whether you're a racer or a jumper. Key ideas: work up slowly, and stay within reasonable limits, but KNOW YOUR LIMITS.
Then, just wick it to the stops and leave it there. I personally prefer a method I developed years ago. It's a three step process that ensures that you'll go as fast as possible.
1. With the engine off, turn the throttle wide open.
2. Using a drill and high speed drill bit, drill through the throttle grip, tube and handlebar perpendicular to the grip.
3. Run a self-tapping screw, or even a bolt with nylock nut, through the hole. Secure. Tighten to 20 ft/lb. with a calibrated digital torque wrench that is certified by the Bureau of Weights and Measures. If you're like me, though, you'll just want to put a rivet through there and be done with it. You don't want that sucker coming loose.
If one can't go fast with that simple three-step process, one might need to fix one's clutch or tranny.
JA
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