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2. tips & tricks
Clean the air filter. Change the oil. Clean the clutch. Clean the air filter. Change the oil. Clean the clutch. Repeat...
Zip tie carburetor & plug boots!
Disposable rubber or nitrile gloves will make messy and dirty tasks a lot less objectionable (like cleaning air filters...)
Use tape to seal both ends of throttle cable to boots.
Do not tighten brake lever too much, lever should shift in a crash rather than breaking the perch.
Use a wire nut to cover sharp ends of brake cables.
Make or buy a pickup strap for the back of the motorcycle.
Change sprockets! Adjust gearing for each track to maximize performance! Much cheaper than motor hop-ups! (and legal)
Expert riders can try a 32:1 premix oil ratio, for better ring seal and piston life. Adjust jetting to match!
Use a ketchup squirt bottle or large syringe to put oil in checking screw hole or end of vent hose.
Adjust clutch engagement to match rider’s skill level!
Tape both ends of throttle cable to keep out dirt.
In muddy conditions, put a piece of duct tape over openings in caliper to help keep the mud out.
Extra springs can be used on caliper to insure more positive brake feel and to reduce brake sticking. Thread spring onto end of cable
between caliper arm and cable mount.
If you manage to drop a piston circlip into the crankcase, try using a magnet probe to retrieve it. I once successfully removed one
using a small magnet on a string stuck to the crankshaft weight. Gently rotating the magnet into the crankcase retrieved the circlip.
Consider powder coating parts for protection and appearance. Exhaust pipe can be coated with high temperature ceramic coating for
durability. The piston can be dry film coated for longevity. The combustion chamber can be coated with thermal barrier material to
help keep the heat in the combustion chamber. Contact www.airborncoatings.com for more information.
Buy a piston stop. In a pinch, a length of CLEAN rope can be inserted into the spark plug hole to prevent the piston from rising to
the top to allow removal and installation of the clutch nut.
Invest in education. Buy training manuals and videos. Both Gary Semics and Gary Bailey offer videos, books and instructional class-
es & schools. Knowledge is power! Many top riders receive coaching by these trainers, including Jeremy McGrath & Ricky
Carmichael! www.gsmxs.com www.garybailey.com
Buy the best safety gear available. Prevent injuries if possible! Make sure to use a kidney belt and consider the use of a neck collar
to reduce neck and spine injuries. For very small riders, youth ELBOW guards may work well as KNEE guards.
VI. CONTACT INFORMATION & RESOURCES
1. Action Racing Center, 6063 Jane’s Lane, Naples, FL 34109
Phone (239) 566-9666
Fax (239) 566-2220
For fastest service, call in parts order or technical questions - or - email to:
- part sales
- technical assistance
- shipping information
Curnutt Shocks
, 654 West Alondra Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247
Charlie Curnutt: PH (310) 538-3789 Fax (310) 538-5538
Mon-Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 8:30am-9pm (Pacific Standard Time)
R&D Racing Products,
11419 Bombardier, Norwalk, CA 90650
www.randdracing.com
PH 562-864-8218
Fax 562-868-9554
