Cdn Dio - Polini Contessa BBK build
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Re: Cdn Dio - Polini Contessa BBK build
For a better tail light get Silvania Silverstar 1157 bulbs and they will be much brighter. Or use the led kind.
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Thanks for that info.1man8scoots wrote:For a better tail light get Silvania Silverstar 1157 bulbs and they will be much brighter. Or use the led kind.
I ended up putting aluminum tape inside the housing as it didn't come with the chrome reflectors. It made a huge improvement.
Taking it to the mountains next week for my camping scoot. It will be seeing Lake Louise and Jasper; I'll take some scenic photos.
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Re: Cdn Dio - Polini Contessa BBK build
Sweet. My elite loves the Rocky Mountain roads so you'll for sure love it too!
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What kind of LED bulbs are as bright/brighter than the normal filament type? I tried a couple LEDs a long while ago and was disappointed with their output.1man8scoots wrote:For a better tail light get Silvania Silverstar 1157 bulbs and they will be much brighter. Or use the led kind.
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My buddy clocked me doing 55mph on the above trip. We did a 60kmh trip with no hiccups. Totally fun!
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So I got some 9:1 gears from G9; would I have to change any clutch/variator parts to match?
I have 9.8:1 now...
I have 9.8:1 now...
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You should tune the clutch to your own feel.DeanP wrote:So I got some 9:1 gears from G9; would I have to change any clutch/variator parts to match?
I have 9.8:1 now...
Install the gears and ride it. You would maybe change the clutch springs, and/or the contra spring for a better 0-10mph. Or half a gram lighter rollers......The taller gears will need some help with the take-off (0-10mph).
Nice scenery!!! Thanks for the pics.....
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Dio ZX Headlight/Disc Brake Mod: http://hondaspree.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=30861
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Thanks guys for the compliments!
I'll install them in Apr as there is snow on the ground. LOL Thanks for the advice, though it looks like I won't have to do much than just ride er!
I'll install them in Apr as there is snow on the ground. LOL Thanks for the advice, though it looks like I won't have to do much than just ride er!
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DeanP wrote:Thanks guys for the compliments!
My strongest compliments on a machine that is striking.
In my attempts to keep abreast of the activity on this site,
I have missed your thread up until now.
I really like the idea that you have kept everything very tidy,
and limited the modifications to improve the performance.
I haven't read the entire thread, but you have certainly got yourself a sweet ride....
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"I like that flat-ish color of orange." That's the almighty Krylon Tangerine orange! lol Didn't want to spend $50 on paint.
With these gears, I'll be able to keep up with my buddies Honda Helix. They're our camping vehicles...
It's definitely lots of fun to drive and I get the RCMPs attention when I drive through their radar traps. They burst out laughing that I'm doing highway speeds! (90kmh)
With these gears, I'll be able to keep up with my buddies Honda Helix. They're our camping vehicles...
It's definitely lots of fun to drive and I get the RCMPs attention when I drive through their radar traps. They burst out laughing that I'm doing highway speeds! (90kmh)
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Very nice! I'm still interested how the fuz will respond to the spree doing better than 30 mph lol clean build
84 Honda Spree... The plastic at least.
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Hi all!
I'm in the middle of installing some new tires: Continental Zippy 1s. The old tire were just that, old. Also going install my 9:1 gears and do some clutch spring adjusting and variator too.
I'm in the middle of installing some new tires: Continental Zippy 1s. The old tire were just that, old. Also going install my 9:1 gears and do some clutch spring adjusting and variator too.
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Nice wheels man, your gonna love those z1s. I hear of them nonstop. Nice orange.
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2021 DRZ400sm
Re: Cdn Dio - Polini Contessa BBK build
So I'm back, been a while.
I had it in the mountains a couple of weeks ago and my temp was climbing on a straight stretch at wot so I throttled back to cool down.
Now I'm retuning the mj and just went up to a 108 from a 102, but I'm not finished yet as my Temps hit 396. So in the next couple of nights I'll go up again to a 110.
Reading back through the post, it appears that I should aim for about 375, thoughts?
I had it in the mountains a couple of weeks ago and my temp was climbing on a straight stretch at wot so I throttled back to cool down.
Now I'm retuning the mj and just went up to a 108 from a 102, but I'm not finished yet as my Temps hit 396. So in the next couple of nights I'll go up again to a 110.
Reading back through the post, it appears that I should aim for about 375, thoughts?