fossilrider
Tuned and Synch'ed
OK guys,I figure there must be folks here that have gone down this path before and know the answers I'm looking for.I'm building a cafe racer from a '76 850 T3 and have just a few things I need answered.Basically it boils down to this:as far as power increase (useable power,as in bottom-mid range) is concerned,what gives the best bang for the buck? I know you have cams,big bore kits,carbs,ignitions,exhaust.And I know none of it is cheap.I'm 62,have ridden and raced dirt bikes for most of the last 40 years and ride street a lot at what I'd call a "crisp" pace.My preferred mount right now is a '07 Griso (LOVE that bike!).So,all that said,I'm looking to add more oomph without breaking the bank to this likeable old hunk that I'm building.I found out years ago that trial and error "fishing" for the right parts to get the effect you're looking for can get very expensive,and it's better to ask the people who have already been there.If a cam change is an important step,which one would you suggest ? Big bore kit,which one.Will the 1000 guzzi jugs,like the SP,fit without machine work or is aftermarket the way to go?Carbs,what brand/size? Which electronic ignition is best? I realize a lot of this is subjective and I might get just enough input to really confuse me,but tell me what you think,what your experiences have taught you.I know I could go crazy and do most or all these mods and spend a few thousand dollars (what am I saying,no I couldn't,I don't have that much to spend),but like I said what is going to be the best dollar spent to get the best results? All help will be greatly appreciated.Regards,Steve C. aka Fossil