Tame it down a little.
 

Hi all,
Not sure where to put this question beacause it could fit into a number of catagories, so here is as good a place as any.

2011 ec300 6 day
General trail riding
Sea level, Australia

Have been riding and racing all my life but am now 59 and the reaction times aren't like they use to be, hence I would like to just take the edge of the performance of the bike so that I can keep up with it. Years gone by I would have been asking "I want more" but now I want a little less. I guess there are a million and one ways to do this like jetting backwards (to get less not more), smaller rear sproket to take the edge off the grunt etc etc. I have heard that the jetting etc on the six day is different to the standard ec300. If so has anyone ridden both 2011 bikes and is the standard ec300 a little tamer. There is not a chance in hell that I would get rid of the bike, it's just beautifull to hammer around the country trails, I would just like to ride comfortably every now and then and not be on the edge all of the time. Any ideas???

I hung a 10 oz. flywheel wieght on my 2001 xc300. It is essentially a 10 oz. nut that replaces the regular flywheel nut. Super easy to install, and easy to remove if you don't like it.

It took a little edge off the snap, and also makes it harder to stall the thing.

That might be an option to explore.

The G2 throttle cams help too.

The newer bikes come with the heavier fly wheel already. Not sure I would want to change the jetting if the bike is running good. A throttle cam would give you a little more precise control 1/4 to 1/2 throttle. Good idea. Having the suspension tuned/re-valved is a must gives the bike a lot sweeter ride.
I found fitting a larger back sprocket on gives the bike more control but some might say it makes it to snappy. But I sure like my. It's like a trials bike with a seat and a larger fuel tank.:D

If its the off idle snap your talking about, jetting, G2 with #400 cam and back the static timing off a degree orm so.

Another consideration would be a PV cover...little less snappy with more low end.

Hey thanks guys,
All of the information was great. I have ordered a G2 throttle kit with various cams in it and am sure I will find one of them to suite me. It should be over here soon.
Hey forgiven, could you elaborate on the PV cover solution a little please as that may help my girlfriens bike a little (2011 EC200 6 day).

Thanks ......... Stephen

what about running it in rain mode, it should have the map switch, put it in rain mode. that mellows it out a lot.

Power Valve Cover by Trusty

http://www.trialendurodirect.com/ima...er%20arron.JPG

50 tooth lets you lug the bike more making it easier to ride.