Quote:
Originally Posted by Beastie Boy
I took your advice a few posts back Rodent and tried adjusting the power valve (Just knocked it back from 2 turns out to 1.5 turns). Did not change the shit running.
What was the problem with the adjustment of your power valve and how did you fix it?
Thanks
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You need to re-read the manual, you have adjusted the powervalve to not give you heaps of top end punch, you need 2+ turns to get the sucker hopping. Where is says "tighten" in
red below it actually means CCW
Mine is set at 2 1/4 turns CCW.
Centrifugal external adjustment system
Adjustment of the pre-loading of the centrifugal spring
Dismantling and adjustment:
1. Remove the plug (1) with a 27mm wrench.
2. Secure the adjustment screw (2) with a 2.5mm Allen key and loosen the
locknut (3) with a 6mm angled spanner.
3. Tighten the screw (CW) (2) to the bottom and then
tighten(CCW) according to the
recommendation table.
Assembly:
1. Secure the rotation of the adjustment screw (2) with a 2.5mm Allen key
and tighten the locknut (3) with a 6mm angled spanner in order to lock the
adjustment system.
2. Ensure the correct positioning and condition of the copper gasket (4) replace
the plug (1) and tighten with a 27mm spanner and a maximum torque of 25Nm.
Adjustment
Pre-load value
(mm)
Site conditions or circuit type Engine performance.
1 turn 14.2 (250/300) No grip (snow or mud) Power and RPM limitation.
1.5 turn 14.6 (250/300) Difficult grip or technical circuit Smooth power delivery
2 turns(standard) 15 (250/300) Correct grip or combination circuit Optimum/standard
2.5 turns 15.4 (250/300) Fast circuit Live engine
3 turns 15.8 (200/250/300) Very fast circuit Low torque at low RPM and aggressive engine