Quote Originally Posted by JackFlack View Post
Is there any truth that they detuned the 86 for safety reasons?
i would say ..... YES !!!
smaller rear tires,Head Squish and Port Work Changed Abit,Oval "Mid" Carb. , Different Part No's for the Base Gasket, etc.
"they" say that the Round Carb. is BETTER for TOP End Charge and the 86 rear Axel's are Hollow... the 85's are Solid................. Heavier but BETTER