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07.02.2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VintageMA View Post
Just realized why my motor was running so hot the first time out,

Yes it was party due to being a bit overgeared to start with, but I was changing out the pinion and spur for a better ratio and I realized how loose my slipper was set from the factory.

Make sure to tighten it all the way down and then let it out about 1/2 a turn. The stock setting was almost a full turn out and way to loose - was wondering why I wasn't able to pull any wheelies during the first run.
One thing I found out is that the pads on the slipper like to "bed in" first. These slippers seem to like to be overheated and faded a bit once. After that, it grips better and doesn't need the spring to be bottomed out. I run about the same setting - 1/2 turn from compressed, and it works really well.
   
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