VOL. 53 ISSUE 11 MARCH 22, 2016 P89
bumped the engine up to
270cc. The kit includes a
forged Vertex Piston and
Cometic Top-End gasket
kit. Going further in the
off-road power boost, a
Hot Cams stage two cam
was installed ($245) into the stock
head. The stock throttle body was
filthy so Injectioneering cleaned it
up and recalibrated it. They also
installed a different butterfly for bet-
ter response and more power. The
spring tension was decreased for
an easier twist at the grip.
The installation of a Vortex igni-
tion gave Jay the ability to easily
change the mapping while increas-
ing the rev limiter by 500 rpm over
stock. Of course with engine modi-
fications comes the need to direct
the used fumes out and gone.
That duty was handled by an FMF
Megabomb header ($314.99) and
Q4 muffler ($296.99). To keep the
more powerful engine cool, espe-
cially at lower trail-riding speeds,
ICW Radiators beefed up
the stock radiators. They
can also straighten and re-
inforce damaged radiators.
CV4 Products supplied the
silicone radiator hoses and
a high-pressure radiator
cap while a Motion Pro overflow
bottle was there to keep the cool-
ing juice from hitting the ground.
Beneath the Hinson outer clutch
cover, new Hinson fiber and steel
plates and springs ensured strong
power delivery.
The suspension was set up for
180-pound rider by Race Tech
with off-road and trail riding as
the target terrain. Stock spring
rates were retained in combination
with much softer valving. An IMS
oversized tank means long adven-
tures away from the truck don't
leave a rider stranded. While the
bike was torn down to the frame, a
tab was welded onto the frame for
the Cycra skid plate, making install
clean and simple. Good brakes are
The only thing this
bike is mission
in the magic
button—E-start.
Some things
money can't buy.
