8O Yup, I couldn't believe it. 8O
Took the berg out on the dirt road to warm it up before heading bush and on the way back gave it a bit of stick.
Dale, you are one sick unit!
Your X1 camshaft makes my liddle 400 pull like a 14 year old and yes the trail tech speedo had 176Km/h in the top speed memory when I got back to camp. The amazing part was that at no time did I ever feel "flat out", in fact I wasn't even trying to go fast, I ran out of room.
For those who are curious I'm running 11.6:1 compression and the original 38mm flat slide Del'Orto and exhaust with 13:50 rear gearing.
Best speed with original cam and this gearing was 168 and 163 with14:50.
The vicious engine braking has gone along with the super sensitive low speed throttle. I now have a definite power band like a two stroke and with one ride under the belt am already jumping higher, longer and with more consistent controllability. For trials and riding in cramped quarters and snotty hill climbs it is now so pleasant because it doesn't want to spear me off into the bush but chug along getting traction! And when you need it, just slip the clutch like a 250 and you are away like a 500.
8) I must mention a thank you to Anthony and Paul @ Powerhouse for the excellent tune up and jetting. 8)
My smile was so wide I'll be picking bugs out of my teeth for weeks.
Thanks Dale, the cam is good serious usable fun. Stay well all.
Cheers Ice. 8O
Took the berg out on the dirt road to warm it up before heading bush and on the way back gave it a bit of stick.
Dale, you are one sick unit! Your X1 camshaft makes my liddle 400 pull like a 14 year old and yes the trail tech speedo had 176Km/h in the top speed memory when I got back to camp. The amazing part was that at no time did I ever feel "flat out", in fact I wasn't even trying to go fast, I ran out of room.
For those who are curious I'm running 11.6:1 compression and the original 38mm flat slide Del'Orto and exhaust with 13:50 rear gearing.
Best speed with original cam and this gearing was 168 and 163 with14:50.
The vicious engine braking has gone along with the super sensitive low speed throttle. I now have a definite power band like a two stroke and with one ride under the belt am already jumping higher, longer and with more consistent controllability. For trials and riding in cramped quarters and snotty hill climbs it is now so pleasant because it doesn't want to spear me off into the bush but chug along getting traction! And when you need it, just slip the clutch like a 250 and you are away like a 500.
8) I must mention a thank you to Anthony and Paul @ Powerhouse for the excellent tune up and jetting. 8)
My smile was so wide I'll be picking bugs out of my teeth for weeks.
Thanks Dale, the cam is good serious usable fun. Stay well all.
Cheers Ice. 8O
