This is sort of a first....

Looks like the USA is actually becoming an international source for Savage re-engineering...

8)

fsmidt wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:



What triangle?

Being one of those guys who is too short for his weight, I usually try to keep my body weight as far forward as possible in order to keep the front roller on the pavement.  Sometimes it actually works.  I do have to slip the clutch a good bit for the best "off the line" getaway, otherwise if I let go to quickly it will rear its head immediately.

i spoke with a college about our camshaft "problem".

and he is a specialist. "father" of 2 stroke engine and tuning.
won several dutch open racing championships with his tuned bike. 8) 8)

ok, not 4stroke but still a lot of experiance


he told me and i`m a believer(typo?) .

the parts witch are missing , were missing right from the beginning of manufacturing of the cam.
he also told me it is not a problem ,it is just better this way because more oil is holding on the lobes.

when youre having too tight valve clearance the damage would be more equal .

@lance

neverless i still want to buy the special and secret webcam cam.

he greg.

how many HP do you think the savage would increase with all your modifications?

i just can`t wait to put all the stuff together.

i`m curious for the sound of the Raask 60mm and the increased exhaust port.

fsmidt wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

That's a really good question, but I won't be able to give you a definitive answer until my dynamometer arrives....(just kidding).

In a way, this is a case where I didn't use KISS.  I made several changes, and I'm still trying to figure out which one had which effect because the overall result was so good.

Let's just guess at a couple HP for now.  The throttle response is much much better.  There is no hint of hesitation from idle at all.  Response is dam near instant.

I did the following:

- polished the cylinder head (combustion chamber)
- ported the exhaust by 2 MM at the outlet and opened the entire passage all the way back to the valve guides.
- installed Lancer's Web Cam.
- repacked the Raask pipe.
- installed my custom made Raask baffle for back pressure.

Yesterday, I noticed that I am beginning to get a slight amber color at the inlet of the Raask pipe, which is a new change.  (I don't mind amber but don't want blue.)  Since I have been running 152.5 main jet and this coloration is just now starting, I must be leaner than before.  That also means that I have increased air flow....SO, when I parked the bike, I also drained the carb...today the 155 main jet goes in.

So, let's just say that with the increased valve lift and exhaust area I am definitely getting better flow...

...oh yeah, one additional change was the lowered final ratio with the chain conversion.  That also confuses the "feel" of the ride, because along with improved response, I have lower RPMs throughout the whole range (relative).

BTW - photos of all my exhaust work are available on my CD too

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:



yes ,it is youre fault that i`m busy with all the modification.
it all started with youre cd.

tnx for youre BIG reply

@lance

i paypaled you the bucks and thank you for making it possible to tranfer some goodies from the STATES to HOLLAND.