biff_rogers Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Greetings! I've had my 270cc Rev 3 for about a month now and wow it's got some power. I'm wondering if I need to add a flywheel weight. I'm a seasoned moto and sportbike rider (which doesn't mean squat) but I'm having a heck of a time managing the quick power of this bike. Wheelies are easy to start but difficult to manage/balance. What are my options? Add flywheel weight? Is there a slow throttle assembly available for the Rev 3 270cc? I love the bike...would just like to tone it down and keep the looping to a min. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 From what i have been informed is that if you are frpm USA then you will not have a fly wheel weight. so then a Fly wheel weight will help you along with a slow action throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putrid_fruit Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 Biff! What year 270 do you have? I just got off an 04 which has quite a docile power hit onto an 07, which is much snappier. Initially I suggest changing throttle tubes. The black throttle tubes are the slow ones, while the fast action ones are white. Have a squiz and see which you have. The flywheel weights are definately an option, but without them should lead to better technical skills, at the expense of possibly over using the clutch on basic turn and loose stuff. If your main problem is the looping, then that sounds like a throttle control and timing issue, I'd start with the slow action throttle. A flywheel weight will keep the front down a bit initially, possibly giving you less looping but generally the best way to prevent looping is clutch and brake. Are you using the clutch to initially pop the front into the air? About your wheely control, an important aspect of this is to have your suspension set up well (nice and soft (and fast)) so that it reacts well to body english as you adjust. flywheel weights will make throttle adjustmenst less resposive while you are on the back wheel. Good luck, and Welcome to TRIALS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff_rogers Posted March 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Thanks for the advice. It's a 2001 Rev 3. I know the bike's been taken care of...and it runs like a top. I'm not using the clutch much at all to lift the front. It's easy enough with compressing the suspension with my body weight while using 2nd and 3rd gear mostly at crawling speeds. Should I use clutch to start? I'm using the clutch if I go too far as well as the rear brake. I'm also wondering if I need to temporarily add some air pressure to the rear to help add some stability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwilson Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Biff. The clutch is like a torque convertor. Always keep one finger on the clutch and one finger on the front brake. Slip your clutch to control your power to the rear wheel. When you slip the clutch you can keep the engine revs up high enough that you will have enough power to go up very steep slopes in a controled manner. When turning you use the clutch and drag the rear brake to control speed. The clutch is your friend use it. You won't wear it out like you would a street or an enduro bike. If you get in trouble just pull in the clutch. Practice using the clutch and rear brake to go as slow as possible. As for a flywheel weight, if you get used to using the clutch you may not need one. Hope this helps Cheers Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff_rogers Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Good stuff...can't wait to get out and practice some more! Thanks for the suggestions. Hopefully I'll get my new fork seal soon so I can get busy this weekend! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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