2009 Ragas, Good Or What ?

[baldilocks]

Peter

have you had any main bearing issues after fitting a flywheel weight ?

I'd like to try one but dont wish to comprimise reliability with the SSDT coming up.

[copemech]

Peter

have you had any main bearing issues after fitting a flywheel weight ?

I'd like to try one but dont wish to comprimise reliability with the SSDT coming up.

And you just HAD to get a 280!

[peterb]

Hi Glenn,

I've run 300's with the Hebo flywheel weight for over 4 years now, never had any main bearing issues at all since the PRO came out in 02. I always use a mineral oil and change often. I chatted with Al the spanner up North recently regarding oil for the PRO, he has used a synthetic oil on the later bikes with success with regards to preventing the main bearings from premature failure - which occurs when the water pump seal/shaft fails and lads don't notice this soon enough, allowing the water to find it's way into the main bearing well, creating rust. Al has noticed that the synthetic oils are better than mineral in that they leave a more resilient film of lubricant on the bearing surfaces preventing water contamination.

I still use a mineral oil though - old fashioned!

Remember to tie back the rear brake hydraulic hose from the shock and to tie back the rear brake master cylinder reservoir pipe to prevent the shock spring from wearing these through for the SSDT.

Bye, PeterB.

[steveo]

Gearing is higher than 06/07 models, even with a 10T gearbox spkt, but is just fine for me with a 10/44 combination and now feels like the 06 bike. I ended up making up a set of footrests that were 10mm lower and this feels a lot better.

Bye, PeterB.

These are two things I too noticed over my 06 model, especially the higher stance.

Will be trying a 9 tooth.

Would you have pic of your lowered foot pegs you could post please Peter, what did you make them from.

Steve.

[bigfoot]

If you don't have the money for the 09 Raga just buy the standard bike. I've got a 09 300 and just love it. This is my fourth 300 GG and it is just a different bike completely. It feels light and the motor is just unbeleavable. I haven't fitter a fly wheel weight but it may be a good idea if you find the motor too much. I did fit a slow throttle and its helped me feel more comfortable with the power delivery. Big steps with no run up at all are just a quick twist away and it tracks and grips so well. I'd love a go on a Raga but think it would be too much for most riders and you'd end up taming it with weights, timing and jet changes so why pay the extra?

[baldilocks]

And you just HAD to get a 280!

yes copemech for the same reason people in your neighbourhood by a 290 Sherco and then retard the timing 5mm

a bigger motor has more torque which suits me better even if I have to calm it down a little.

If you try and increase power on a 250 thats quite difficult to achieve without making the power peaky. However calming down a bigger engine is cheap and you get more useable power, this can be done through flywheel weights, inlet spacers and even just a slow throttle.

[peterb]

Hi Steve,

I tried a 9/42 combination but this was way too low for me. The 10/44 feels much the same as an 06 with 10/42.

I'm not 100% sure yet, but I think the different overall gearing may be due to the crank gear and clutch basket gearing being different to the 07 models, the crank gear on the 08 models has 27 teeth, I recall 28 teeth for the older model - but then this just doesn't work out - still to confirm.

I used a pair of older style GG sst footrests that I cut and MIG'd 10mm lower at the mtg bracket area. I'm happy with the riding position now.

Bye, PeterB.