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Simple Man
11-22-2014, 02:28 AM
Has anyone had any experience running a Lectron carb on an 85 250R? I had one on my 83 years ago and really liked it. It worked great and was easy to dial in. I never hear about anyone running one anymore. I am going to start a resto-mod on my 85 soon and I'm thinking about getting one for it. Any info would be appreciated.
RIDE-RED 250r
11-22-2014, 09:16 PM
About the only people I hear of running Lectrons are using them on machines built specifically for drag and hill shooting.

I have not used one myself, but I would think the shear size of them kind of leans toward higher peak RPM power and less low/mid.

Isn't the smallest Lectron something like 48mm???
brd812
11-23-2014, 07:18 AM
I had on my big bore tecate back in the day. She was strictly a drag set up with alcohol and all ,but as said pervious I think it would be trail worthy.
Simple Man
11-23-2014, 01:05 PM
The one I had on my '83 was a 38mm. I used to trail ride it all of the time. I was running stock bore, a Bassani pipe, ported, and a Yamaha YZ250 head. (I know you all are scratching your heads right now) That setup worked very well. A couple of friends that I rode with every weekend bought new KXT250s while I was running that setup and they couldn't begin to stay with me. I just remember the ease in tuning that carb and I like to be different than everybody else.
yaegerb
11-23-2014, 01:09 PM
I see your Lectron and raise you an APT smart carb.

http://www.powerapt.com/Introduction.php
Simple Man
11-23-2014, 02:40 PM
I see your Lectron and raise you an APT smart carb.

http://www.powerapt.com/Introduction.php

Wow! I was unaware of that carb. Very interesting concept. Could be a possibility . Might have to miss a few meals to afford it though.
rdonald1979
11-23-2014, 03:55 PM
What price rang are those Smart Carbs?
yaegerb
11-23-2014, 05:13 PM
675 for billet and 375 for cast.
rdonald1979
11-23-2014, 07:56 PM
Not bad in pricing really. Be great for any ride.
Simple Man
11-23-2014, 11:50 PM
I didn't see the cast price. I just saw the billet. 375 is easier to swallow.
250rRoostmaster
12-04-2014, 12:47 PM
I ran a 38mm lectron on my R for a little bit. It sucked down low but pulled extremely hard mid/top end. I worked with he guys at lectron to try and get it where i wanted but could never get it dialed right even with different needles and power jets.. Great for drag racing though like stated.