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| Building Tips
Build the bike as per kit making sure that any screws that are not into plastic or a nyloc nut have thread lock on them. Fit any servo you like. Speed and strength are not important. More or less any speed controller can be used, as bikes don’t draw the same current as cars however…. The best types will give a very linear power delivery and are waterproof. Due to the speedo’s location it tends to be a fit and forget type of component. A Vega V2 is ideal and is less than £100.00 Pick a motor for its smooth power delivery not it’s all-out grunt. Start with something mild (20 turn plus) and move up as you get the hang of it. Note there is a 12 turn motor limit at the moment. Any old batteries will do but 3000’s are currently not allowed (helps keep the cost down) We run 12 triple motors on 1700 cells and easily make 5 min heats. Steering - Springs - Silicon Note in both cases once you get the hang of it you can reduce the slop by increasing the preload or shortening the silicon, to increase the steering response. Do this a little at a time, as you will also reduce the bikes ability to turn. Run the front forks with as much rake as possible and set the bike with the batteries level to the ground. However. It is important that nothing other than the tyres and side guards touch the track so adjust as required. Leave the side guards as kit to start with but as you get the hang of it these (will need to be replaced for straight ones) can be bent up to increase the angle of lean. Spend some time on the rider figure and make sure it is solidly fixed on. We put bolts through his knees and then through the side panel. Run one front wheel bolt tight and the other very (very) slightly loose. This stops the forks binding up in the event of the crash, that you will have. The Kit tyres are fine for most tracks in the dry and will last forever. However, for Brookland we use the treaded softer compound front and kit rear. Have fun |
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