3 easy questions

[484]

1. My manual says final gearing for my bike was 3.5:1. I assume that was 14/49? My bike has 14/47, is that typical? I mean, 14/49 sounds pretty short too me.(for a 500 u know)
2. I have a 2 piece uni filter, which is news to me. Any special requirements in regards to cleaning/oiling?
3. I have a stealthy products FWW. The set screws around it want to back out and do a mill job on the cover. The FWW itself has clearanced out the cover a bit as well. I put loctite on the screws but am concerned about the other issue, as I would like to get an afvtermarket ign. cover and don't know how much room it will give me. Any thoughts?
thanks
john

[100hp honda]

1. My manual says final gearing for my bike was 3.5:1. I assume that was 14/49? My bike has 14/47, is that typical? I mean, 14/49 sounds pretty short too me.(for a 500 u know)
2. I have a 2 piece uni filter, which is news to me. Any special requirements in regards to cleaning/oiling?
3. I have a stealthy products FWW. The set screws around it want to back out and do a mill job on the cover. The FWW itself has clearanced out the cover a bit as well. I put loctite on the screws but am concerned about the other issue, as I would like to get an afvtermarket ign. cover and don't know how much room it will give me. Any thoughts?
thanks
john

1- cant remeber but it seemed like some the older bikes had 14/47 or 50. lately i been using 14/48 and i dont like it much, im going to try 50 or 51.

2- uni filter just has a fine and course filter. ive used uni for a long time and like mine. cleans the same as any other foam filter

3- throw the FWW in the trash

[iggys-amsoil]

Ya trash the FWW unless lots of tight single track is run and 13/50-51.

Otherwise 14/51 seens to be an all around. Works good for moto and climbing dunes.

Filter, I bought the three pack of ready filters and alternate bt the stocker and the readys. The readys are good for about three to four cleanings then toss it.

[dannygraves]

it depends on the year of your bike, if you have a '88-'92 close ration 14/51 is a terrible idea, infact the lowest I ran on a close ratio trans was 14/48, seemed to be a good all around. if to go any lower 14/49, 14/50 you won't have any top speed. 14/47 is a good gearing, I used to run that.

uni filters are fine

shitcan that fww

[484]

thanks guys. It's a 96. I was just thinking it was odd that the PO went taller with the gearing and wanted confirmation on the stock. Every other dirtbike in world needs to be shortened up a skosh, except for the mighty 500.
This is only 500 I've ever ridden so I was gonna leave the FWW on for a few more rides to get some recon. on it. I gotta tell you on tight trails it is awesome it is so easy to lug everywhere. But I can definitley feel it in the turns. It is just an anchor into the corners. I'm not Pastrana yet but I'm sure you can't whip it over jumps either. Now, for wheelies, it's awesome you can lug one up anytime, anywhere. But I see it coming off soon. DO I need a puller to get it off?

[redrocket190]

You'll probably need a puller to get the flywheel weight off. I say this based on the fact they come with one to get the thing on in the first place. Ping me if you get stuck.

http://www.sprocketspecialists.com. This web site will show you stock gearing plus a wide range of alternatives. If you are doing tighter tracks of trail work going to a couple of teeth on the back will help. Remember one tooth extra on the front sprocket = three teeth less on the rear sprocket.

Dual-stage filters like Uni and TwinAir are top-class. They'll sell you expensive proprietary cleaners or you can use turpentine. Just don't use gas as it rots the seams on the filter. Break down the old oil and then wash the filter with soap and water. I use a spray-on filter oil to re-oil and No Toil grease to seal the filter in the air box.

[100hp honda]

You'll probably need a puller to get the flywheel weight off. I say this based on the fact they come with one to get the thing on in the first place. Ping me if you get stuck.

http://www.sprocketspecialists.com. This web site will show you stock gearing plus a wide range of alternatives. If you are doing tighter tracks of trail work going to a couple of teeth on the back will help. Remember one tooth extra on the front sprocket = three teeth less on the rear sprocket.

Dual-stage filters like Uni and TwinAir are top-class. They'll sell you expensive proprietary cleaners or you can use turpentine. Just don't use gas as it rots the seams on the filter. Break down the old oil and then wash the filter with soap and water. I use a spray-on filter oil to re-oil and No Toil grease to seal the filter in the air box.

thnx for the link man, it kicks ass and just what i was looking for. that gear and sprocket calculator is the bomb