Triumphrat

duncan67

Im new here and not a whole lot more experianced in wrench work for cycles.What top 3 or 4 tweaks give the best bang for the buck for the above mentioned engine.I would like to keep the costs for these 3 or 4 additions under 500.00I get most of my enjoyment riding this bike on back roads where I would like to have the improvements matter most in the low end.

Forchetto

Call me ignorant but, I have no idea of how much 500.00I is or where you're located...pa? Where's that?. Please be more specific.

It would also help to post in the appropiate forum, this one for instance:

http://www.triumphrat.net/cruisers-america-speedmaster/

duncan67

Really?Isnt my engine a twin?
Pa is located in usa.

Forchetto

Ah, Pennsylvania...thanks. This is really the section for Bonnevilles, T100, Thruxtons, etc. The chances are that you'll get more answers in the specific section for the America and Speedmaster in their specific forum.

duncan67

Ok thanks but the header does mention that this forum is also for americas and speedys.Too many forums makes it confusing.Ill leave it here for now.

Forchetto

You're probably right. There's very little traffic on the America forum.

I'm trying to think what mods will improve bottom end. Someone might know. The usual popular mods, i.e. airbox removal, pipes, etc won't really help bottom end grunt.

The cheapest way would be gearing down by fitting a larger rear sprocket or a smaller gearbox sprocket.

duncan67

Thanks !Ill wait and see if anyone else drops by.I am thinking I want better responsiveness from the engine.Maybe that would be best gotten in the ignition system,idk just thinking aloud.The gearing down would be a problem for the bikes other use.I like to ride it to work,the commute takes me through nasty cager country at about 65-70 mph.Too low gearing would be an issue.

BlackTigNYC

yes but even with those basic mods you've just mentioned, you have already far exceeded his budget of 500 bucks


the only real performance gains will require a lot of money, duncan

Billbikes

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with Forchetto, My experience is that pipes and opening up the airbox a bit will help all through the rpm range. Unfortunately, your $500 mark will pretty much be gone with a pipe purchase. you could debaffle, but that mainly just helps with sound. Of course if you are even a slight bit mechanical, opening up the airbox isn't hard at all. Do a search here, you'll find help. Then search British Customs for pipes, that's my best advise. Anything more is going to be $$$.

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duncan67

Im always leaving something out it seems!I already have bubs slash cuts and I assume the guy who installed them [previous owner] did the correct carb jetting.Does this help get me closer to my goal?