How do i keep the front end down?

**Mike_Ham_250R** · 06-08-2005, 03:46 PM

On my waterpumpeR i can keep the front down if i dont have the throttle pinned and blow thru the gears. I am 13, 6'0, 190lbs, my tires are fairly hard in the back and the rear shock might be going bad cause it doesnt take much to bottom it out. So if i were to bet on it, your riding wrong or the 350x has some serious mods.

**toyvette81** · 06-08-2005, 04:01 PM

man i dont know much yet i havent had the time to check the sprockets out. i know there brand new and new o-ring chain. he said they were stock but he bought it and never rode it in 2 years and the guy before him didn't ride it in 3&1/2 years. i think this 3 wheeler is basicly brand new & just getting broken in, he gave me the old sprockets thd they were perfectly fine, they looked brand new also, he just wanted to replace them. this bike just has a serious initial jerk when i hit the gas. it hurt my dads neck.... just putting in 3rd and i want to go and it wants to flip i really have to monitor the throttle to keep it down and its very light in the front end in 4th, im sure its just typical for a 3 wheeler but good lord its tough to ride, i want to see what shes got but i really cant lol, mabye ill sit on the bars backwards that should work lol
im also running 93 in it if you guys think that might make that much difference?? my dad had 1 years ago and said it was not like this, but the 1 he had was also about worn out he said
well you also have to remember i am 140-145 lbs a general acception is that every 10 lbs decreases 1 horse power your R would have 5 more hp with me on it( alot on bikes this light)

**chris200x** · 06-08-2005, 04:06 PM

I take it this is your first experience with a trike. Don't

on the gas and you should be fine. The way your making it sound is like your running helium in your front tire or something.

it's gonna take some getting used to that's all. Can you post a pic of this beast?

**jenndnn3** · 06-08-2005, 04:15 PM

Do like the rest of us light weights. Extend the swingarm.

**Tri-ZNate** · 06-08-2005, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by toyvette81

a general acception is that every 10 lbs decreases 1 horse power your R would have 5 more hp with me on it( alot on bikes this light)

I dont think it is quite that. Im 250lb and my SX has maybe 19 hp. so im running about -6 hp. It that a correct assumption or do you just stop at zero hp?

**Mike_Ham_250R** · 06-08-2005, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by 250sxwheeliepop

I dont think it is quite that. Im 250lb and my SX has maybe 19 hp. so im running about -6 hp. It that a correct assumption or do you just stop at zero hp?

ROFL! Haha yeah so if this is true... a 50cc pinger should smoke your 250sx

**toyvette81** · 06-08-2005, 10:53 PM

lol i dont know what the deal is i hear that all over the place but i primarly work on cars and thats where i hear it..... i imagine it applys for cars and trucks

**toyvette81** · 06-08-2005, 10:57 PM

well of course i can ride this thing without the front wheel coming up, im talking about racing it or giving it more than 50% gas i ride it alot and where im at its alot of slow riding and MUD its easy to ride with all 3 on the ground but if i want to get up and go it bites on no matter what im on unless its ice, i will probly havet o extend it, this is a fast bike and i want to race some 4 wheelers

**1shot** · 06-08-2005, 11:11 PM

1. get a front rack off a Big Red and attach it.
2. mount a seat on the rack.
3. get a fat girlfriend (at least 300lbs.) and strap her on (rachet straps work great)

That should help, Of course handling will be affected and turning is out of the question.

Glad to be able to help

Ps. I am not being mean to fat people as I am not exactly skinny.....just trying to be a comedian........I know I suck. :-)

**bigredhead** · 06-08-2005, 11:13 PM

Just gotta work the rev's up... don't just

it.. grab a thumbfull but make it a motion .. keep the front light.. pull yourself up on the tank like a motocross.

Clutch need adjusting ?

Crank the rear shock up as high as it goes and try that.

**Dammit!** · 06-08-2005, 11:17 PM

This is really simple.

Practice.

Really man it ain't that hard. You should be able to nail it and keep it under control once you have some experience on it.

Don't be afraid to nail it and get the wheels spinning a bit. A little bit of wheel spin can be your friend.

**TravEX** · 06-08-2005, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Dammit!

This is really simple.

Practice.

Really man it ain't that hard. You should be able to nail it and keep it under control once you have some experience on it.

Don't be afraid to nail it and get the wheels spinning a bit. A little bit of wheel spin can be your friend.

well said,,,just practice alot, and learn what will keep the front end down, try lugging it a little and massaging the clutch a little instead of higher revs and quicker clutch work.

**Pigga** · 06-08-2005, 11:55 PM

i bet its geared down really low Because mine will do the same thing when i put my 12 toothed front on check the sprocket sizes the front should be 14 i dont know the rears size. No i dont think its the motor it would be the gearing be cause i have engine work done and mine will only weelie like that with the 12 front on. and yes they do have an external shock adjuster Huffa

**toyvette81** · 06-09-2005, 02:16 PM

it has a 13 tooth front sprocket and a 40 tooth rear, does any1 know what the rear should be? 40 sounds high too me. well Pigga you may be right .i am in between a 12 tooth front and 14 tooth so thats some of the reason it wheelies this way any1 let me know if my rear is different than stock

**honda200** · 06-10-2005, 08:21 PM

if you want to drag race, do what i did with my old warrior, i pout a 16 tooth on the front and a 39 on the back, still a bit of low end (enough to wheelie) but in top end it totaled other bikes

Curtis

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