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I think it was Spud who said to just add 1.7 qts and it will be right. I believe it does ebb and flow from tranny to engine so in the window it appears to rise and fall making some of us early on think that gas or water was getting in our oil. This explains the raise and fall from tranny to engine on the blog a few weeks back: http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?paged=3 rj
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07-16-2015, 11:40 PM | #3887 |
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I have also learned to pull the slotted oil cap on the clutch cover when adding oil. I think this allows air to escape and allows the two volumes to equalize more quickly. I even have a highly specialized tool for this; they only cost a nickel!
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07-17-2015, 12:32 AM | #3888 |
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Got an extra one you can send me, Spud?
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07-17-2015, 12:47 AM | #3889 | |
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There's just no way to maintain enough momentum. I watched a DRZ400 go up it. I'd be in for a group buy if CSC doesn't make it available.
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07-17-2015, 02:59 AM | #3890 | |
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http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=39633060740 I gave Ryan at CSC a good report on the 13T C/S sprocket. I'm sure CSC would like to stock the 13T sprocket, but they can't get them from Zongshen. I'm pretty sure Zongshen doesn't manufacture sprockets; they get them from another manufacturer. CSC merely needs to have Zongshen tell them the name of the manufacturer, and then CSC can stock the 13T sprocket.
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07-17-2015, 08:23 AM | #3891 |
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Spud, at what RPM are you running at 65 mph now?
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07-17-2015, 10:04 AM | #3892 | |
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07-17-2015, 11:57 AM | #3893 |
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Eric, that certainly looks like a bit of a tricky section. Was there much wheel spinning with the stock tires or more of a just running out of torque at lower engine RPMs? I'm excited and a little worried to give a try my self. I went right up on the XT250 last year but all the snow was gone by Sept.
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07-17-2015, 12:03 PM | #3894 | |
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07-17-2015, 03:03 PM | #3895 |
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I'm sorry, I only ordered one of them as an experiment. However, I have good news. Ryan from CSC told me they will definitely be stocking the 13T C/S sprocket.
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http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=17257 Putting 1.7 quarts of oil in the engine has worked well for me.
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07-17-2015, 03:24 PM | #3897 |
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I now fill the engine oil using the slotted cap. The oil goes in very fast, and I don't need to worry about getting burned by the hot exhaust header.
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07-17-2015, 03:34 PM | #3898 |
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My engine rpms have increased a bit, but not excessively. My gas mileage has remained at 70 mpg. If you lug the engine, you will hurt fuel mileage. Basically, the 13T sprocket allows my engine to keep operating in the ideal rpm range, which increases power and maintains fuel mileage.
A lighter rider operating at sea level will probably prefer the stock, 14T C/S sprocket. However, heavier riders, such as I, and riders living far above sea level will definitely prefer the 13T C/S sprocket. I think it's great that CSC is going to stock the 13T C/S sprocket. It is very easy to experiment with this sprocket, and see if you like the increased torque.
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07-18-2015, 01:00 AM | #3900 |
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I installed a SpeedoDRD, so my speedometer is accurate. I calibrated my speedometer with a GPS unit.
At an actual speed of 65 mph, my tachometer reads 7,600 rpms. At an actual speed of 58 mph, which probably reads 65 mph on the 'optimistic' stock speedometer, my tachometer reads 6,800 rpms.
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