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Posted by: FoxHondaRider

I have my HMF slip on, K&N, choke removed, air box lid removed, and i'm jetted properly. I'm looking at cheap or free ways to improve on power. I love torque. I want to be able to keep the RPMs up in a tight turn in 3rd and not bog for a second but have it go right away.

Heres what i'm thinking:
-Grind down inside header welds
-Curtis Sparks Advanced Timing Key?

Any suggestions would be great. Eventually I will do 10:1 piston and Stg 1 Hotcam but for now i'm looking for cheap or free HP or Torque. Just a little something to give it more go and less slow lol

Posted by: ride hard man

Drop down to a 14 on your front sprokie..

Posted by: FoxHondaRider

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Originally posted by ride hard man
Drop down to a 14 on your front sprokie..

thought about it but i'm not about to lose my top end. I love my gearing but I just need some extra power. More throttle response or something.

Posted by: FoxHondaRider

anyone else have some easy power tips or something? I'm thinking of maybe cleaning up the exhaust ports a little bit. I dont want to take off the valves so i was thinking just do the end portion just a little grinding to take away a little bit of the casting flaws before the exhaust headers. I'm not sure if just doing the end portion and not the whole thing will hurt it or make a difference or not.

Posted by: blue_ex_rider

Its not real cheap but not to expensive either but what about the Monster coill or whatever they call it may increase throttle response a little just a thought though

Posted by: Phillburt57

Get a Hotcam.

Posted by: mitchamus

advancing your timing for 20 bucks is probably one of the cheapest ways for now.

Posted by: 2muchquad

i know exactly what your looking for,more snap without having to downshift.The fcr carb is a must do when your ready.Once you get your exhaust situated,dial in your carb,not just going up a size on the main and calling it a day.Dont be afraid to play with clip positions on your needle and vary your fuel screw,most people think the fuel screw only affects idle or 1/3rd throttle,this isnt true.Your bike could feel like a different machine if the carb is dialed.jetting that works for somebody else might not be OPTIMAL for your machine even though it may "appear" to run decent.Its time consuming but its so worth it.The fcr is a beast when you have it dialed but a stock carb can do wonders as well when set up

Posted by: Honda#4

I have to say get the sparks key but after that i'd look into engine mods.

Posted by: FoxHondaRider

"Get a Hotcam." - I said above I am putting a stg 1 in later not now.

"advancing your timing for 20 bucks is probably one of the cheapest ways for now." - I'm really thinking about it. I'm going to verify with my nieghbor that messing with the timing wont screw anything up 1st.

"Its not real cheap but not to expensive either but what about the Monster coill or whatever they call it may increase throttle response a little just a thought though" - I was looking at those $68.95, I was looking for something cheaper than that.

"i know exactly what your looking for,more snap without having to downshift.The fcr carb is a must do when your ready.Once you get your exhaust situated,dial in your carb,not just going up a size on the main and calling it a day.Dont be afraid to play with clip positions on your needle and vary your fuel screw,most people think the fuel screw only affects idle or 1/3rd throttle,this isnt true.Your bike could feel like a different machine if the carb is dialed.jetting that works for somebody else might not be OPTIMAL for your machine even though it may "appear" to run decent.Its time consuming but its so worth it.The fcr is a beast when you have it dialed but a stock carb can do wonders as well when set up" - My jetting right now is pretty perfect. I have messed with the needle and such. Is the FCR carb a TRX450r carb?

Posted by: gcart2

invest in a 11:1 compression piston, stage 2 hotcam, and a hmf headpipe. not the cheapest but it will bring your motor alive.

Posted by: FoxHondaRider

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Originally posted by gcart2
invest in a 11:1 compression piston, stage 2 hotcam, and a hmf headpipe. not the cheapest but it will bring your motor alive.

I know but right now i'm looking for cheap mods or free mods to just give an extra edge. I have a stg 1 hotcam sittng in my garage right now. Its my brothers and we are using it in our spare motor to build up. Eventually I will go 10:1 Wiseco Piston and stg1 hotcam but I want something in the meantime. I'm not looking to spend over $50. What would be the biggest or best gain for that price range? 450r carb, CS advanced timing key, grind down inside header welds... stuff lilke that

Posted by: mitchamus

couldn't you bore out your stock carb?
also what about getting for flywheel lightened, does this only help with big bores?