niner

Thanks Fester (uncle?) I have pulled the snorkle, although I do get different opinions on that from various experienced guys and I have a 45/105 combination. I am at about 700' above sea level in NJ. It runs great at low revs but the from maybe 2/5ths throttle on up it is crap. I don't get it. At full throttle it actually dies. Thr float is pretty close to where it shoudl be and there is plenty of gas in the bowl but it feels like it is running out of gas. Could the needle position do this? The only other thing I have that is not standard is a stainless head pipe that is slightly narrower tubing than stock but it ran perfectly befroe the carb swap. I put the standard back on and it is flawless again. But I am installing an XR200 cam this week and figure I will need the new carb to play with the jetting to get it perfect. BTW, I have ridden one iwth the cam and the power increase at mid and top is substantial and it is still good on the bottom. The guys bike I rode and a very clever airbox trick, a REED from a TY350 Yam, placed over the airbox inlet, with stragegic holes drilled in it for low speed breathing. AT high RPM's it flexes to open and allow more air in. His bike was perfect in the power dept. Besides my jetting issue, what did you do about the throttle cabe for the XR100 carb? It is about 2" too short for my 6" Renthals. Thanks!

Hi, I have a TLR done up like the ones desribed, Falcons, Wes, BJ Racing tank and the bike is excellent. I have tried the XR100 carb but can't get it to work from just below half throttle on up. What jets are you using and what needle position? I am thinking of pulling in the front end 1 degree but I really think it steers quite well as is. Anyone done anything with the airbox? Do you run with the snorkle in or out or has anyone enlarged the air box opening? Thanks

I had a stainless header made for my TLR. You can buy a pre bent 180 degree curved piece and also a 6" long, or so, piece from anyone that does custom exhausts and have them welded togeher by a decent welder. I got my piece in the states, from Bassani (probably Bassani.com) in California. For about $60 USD I had it delivered to the East coast and had my friend weld it and adapt the proper flanges for each end and it looks very cool and saves a fair amount of weight also. If you would like to see pictures of my TLR you can check out Heath's excellent trials website at www.r2wtrials.com and scroll down toward the bottom and on the right is the "tricked out TLR" link. I would attach pictures here but haven't taken the time to figure out how to do it. Niner