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Post by simon998 on Jan 15, 2011 19:18:39 GMT 1
Whats the best for power on the 10w 125LC? I have an original 10w airbox (Both bits). It's had the lid drilled and element taken out but I was going to tape up the drilled bits and put in a k&n filter element into the airbox.
Or do I keep the k&n cone filter on it that came on the bike when I got it?
Cheers.
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Post by LC'Adam on Jan 15, 2011 20:04:02 GMT 1
Standard filter, airbox with snorkel removed every time mate. If you have a pipe on it stick a 175 main jet in the carb and the job will be a good 'en ;D  Adam |
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Post by soad1110 on Jan 15, 2011 21:13:22 GMT 1
Be careful with removing the snorkel. I had an interesting chat with Bob Farnham today regarding airboxes, and he explained that you should leave them alone! Whilst removing the snorkel may increase air mass intake, it also reduces the air velocity passing through the carbs. The main consequence is loss of midrange apparantly, so while it may feel quicker as the band moves up the rev range, the reality is probably quite different!
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Post by bertiemollie on Jan 15, 2011 21:19:26 GMT 1
In 1985 when I had my MK1 I never had an airbox and never had any engine running problems. I ran an S&B, small can micron, hi tech reeds and ledar kit. Personally I would be amazed if a std airbox would have made this run any better. It was awesome  All my mates ran the same too i.e. no airbox. |
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Post by simon998 on Jan 15, 2011 21:34:35 GMT 1
Where would I get a ledar kit for a 1gu carb? What kinda jet should I have if I'm running a Micron, 10w engine, norbos reed space, boysen reeds, 1GU carb and standard airbox w/ snorkel? It's 155 at the minute I think...
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Post by bertiemollie on Jan 15, 2011 22:05:22 GMT 1
1GU is the YPVS. I think you said you had a 10W engine so you ideally want a unrestrictrd carb.
My setup I referred to was 12a with a ledar kit. Thes are really hard to get hold of now.
You can run either with a std airbox but for a pod filter you will need to up jet and increase 2t oil.
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Post by simon998 on Jan 15, 2011 22:12:37 GMT 1
I've always had cone filters on all my 2 strokes, I've just never ran a std airbox so I'm unsure of what is required. I've a 10w carb here too, just this bike came with the 1gu on it and supposedly it went really, really well.
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Post by mellow on Jan 16, 2011 11:30:14 GMT 1
i hate induction noise under my ass tbh...so left mine alone. U make ur own induction roar from ur ass dont ya tubbs ;D  |
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Post by carlos on Jan 16, 2011 11:35:34 GMT 1
I think induction noise can give you the idea that you're going faster, or accelerating faster than you actually are!
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Post by twostroker on Jan 16, 2011 12:13:42 GMT 1
ive had 3x rd125lc and a tzr125 2rk and all 4 bikes i played about with different airfilters to find standard airbox was the best all rounder especialy on my 125lc's i had.
saying that my big bored 125lc did have a foam pod type filter and ran well but it only got used on nice warm dry days so i wouldnt know how it would work in the rain.
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Post by looey on Jan 16, 2011 12:41:58 GMT 1
10w Carb with 170 main, complete std airbox with just the inlet snorkel removed, Pipercross filter element.
Spot on.
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Post by bertiemollie on Jan 18, 2011 22:35:39 GMT 1
I think induction noise can give you the idea that you're going faster, or accelerating faster than you actually are! The guys on other 125lc's I went past in the 80's didn't mention that to me  The only time I had a problem with my pod filter getting wet was when I jet washed the bike  . Other than that I used it every single day for work in all weather and it never let me down. |
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Post by simon998 on Jan 20, 2011 20:56:49 GMT 1
Does norbo stock the Pipercross elements for the standard airbox?
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. Other than that I used it every single day for work in all weather and it never let me down.