Set the sag and took the '08 FE450 out to the local MX track for practice yesterday.The track got good and choppy as it was quite crowded.Makes you wonder who works anymore? :lol:
While it wasn't a huge difference it was for the better and the bike was once again a pleasure.I'm very pleased with everyting and I'm waiting a ride or two more so I get the suspension good and loosened up before I massage the clickers.My initial feel is that I need to stiffen the front just a hair and perhaps soften up the rear a smigden if at all.All in all it's pretty good stock thus far.
The motor needs nothing.It's buttery smooth and yet still has plenty of pull for my abilities.I can see where the smooth consistent power delivery will be a bonus in the final laps of a race.It carburates great and has no hesitations or flat spots and I've not stalled it once.I think it'll be good as is when I take it to the local hare scramble in the next month also.If you haven't guess yet I love this engine and I can only imagine how much fun a FE550 must be if it's at all well mannered as the 450.
Handling wise it's very straight forward and I've not had any weird glitches pop up and yesterday's track would've certainly made head shake appear if it was present with the high speeds and chop that it provided.The Berg turns and jumps well and carries it's weight well.The only thing ergowise I could see changing for my intended usage is the fuel tank but it's more then ridable as is.
Oh and of course ya gotta love the magic button!
While it wasn't a huge difference it was for the better and the bike was once again a pleasure.I'm very pleased with everyting and I'm waiting a ride or two more so I get the suspension good and loosened up before I massage the clickers.My initial feel is that I need to stiffen the front just a hair and perhaps soften up the rear a smigden if at all.All in all it's pretty good stock thus far.
The motor needs nothing.It's buttery smooth and yet still has plenty of pull for my abilities.I can see where the smooth consistent power delivery will be a bonus in the final laps of a race.It carburates great and has no hesitations or flat spots and I've not stalled it once.I think it'll be good as is when I take it to the local hare scramble in the next month also.If you haven't guess yet I love this engine and I can only imagine how much fun a FE550 must be if it's at all well mannered as the 450.
Handling wise it's very straight forward and I've not had any weird glitches pop up and yesterday's track would've certainly made head shake appear if it was present with the high speeds and chop that it provided.The Berg turns and jumps well and carries it's weight well.The only thing ergowise I could see changing for my intended usage is the fuel tank but it's more then ridable as is.
Oh and of course ya gotta love the magic button!
