Author Topic: SUN IN PORTLAND (Read 4064 times)

DOUG SLOCUM · « **on:** April 24, 2006, 03:36:56 PM »

OK, so we had 2 consecutive days of blue skies, no rain, and the big yellow thing was out. So what did I do, hop on the scoot and go? No, installed my Holeshot goodies that were delivered last week. Dale is great to deal with and Bill's site (http://bladesbandit.com/index.html) was a great help. Once the carbs were off, drilling the idle mixture plugs, installing new jets and shimming the needles went just fine. I did need to make judicious use of vise grips on a couple of the carb screws. Now I haven't done any serious wrenching in more years than I care to say. Only problem and hair puller I had was the damn throttle cables. What a bitch. To tell the truth I fought them for what seems like forever. Still not sure how I did get them off and then on again. I could clearly see how they were installed, but what a time I had getting to them. I am sure there is a simple trick, but I usually find the easiest way to do something, and then work around it. Still need to adjust the cables a tad, they got out of whack with all of my fumbling. Anywho, got the 17" slip on installed, no hitches, but can't imagine why it came with a white support strap instead of a polished one. The timing advance was no problem even though it is a press fit. Couple of whacks with a 5lb sledge took care of that. Just kidding. The center stand stop went on with no hassle. I prefer having the center stand myself. So everything is all buttoned up and ready to go. Fuel switch on prime. Then all of the things that could be wrong went through my head. You know all of those little "did I remenber to do this or that, or did I hook that up right, or is it backwards". You know, all those things that drive you up the wall. Turn the key and hit the starter. Damn. Fired right up. Thank you, thank you. I used to be able to smoke a cig waiting for it to warm up. Not anymore. I can't get over how much sooner it is ready to go. Amazing. There is a nice little road near by out of the city with twistys, hills, and long straights. So you know what I just had to do. The 01 B6 is a different critter now. Improved acceleration from a stop, and pulls great when you roll on at speed. Going to have to get used to the exhaust note but all in all I am indeed a happy camper. I would definitely recommend these mods, and Holeshot to anyone.

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 24, 2006, 04:52:51 PM »

Your strap isn't white, it's a protective coat that peels off like tape.

on the mods!

We had the blue stuff with the yelow orb in it up here, too - in fact, it's still here.

The only riding I got in was back and forth to work.

DOUG SLOCUM · « **Reply #2 on:** April 24, 2006, 05:22:08 PM »

DUH !!! Well that will be coming off ASAP.

deepink · « **Reply #3 on:** April 24, 2006, 10:49:55 PM »

HAHA - I thought the same thing when I took the Strap out of the box. Luckily I caught on before I put it together.

I like the transparent blue protcective coating they put on stuff now.

Hope you enjoy the ride with all the new goodies.

DOUG SLOCUM · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2006, 01:39:44 PM »

It's always the simple things that come back to bite you.

tacoman · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2006, 02:12:27 PM »

Glad you were able to put it together yourself. Its cool when you first fire up the B6 after the mods isn't it. It goes from an anemic, quiet purr to a real snarl. The warm up issue is another item. How many shims did you put in? The manual says 2 but I found 1 much better, a little crisper off idle. I'm in Tacoma so I know weather, elevation is the same. Best part about shims is that the carbs stay in, not loosening throttle cables.

DOUG SLOCUM · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2006, 03:33:07 PM »

tacoman

I used two shims per the instructions. I may change that after I put some miles on this weekend and see what the plugs look like. Used to be I would say "instructions, I dont need no stinking instructions", paid the price many times for that lack of logic. These days I really try to follow directions, well at least on the first go round. Oh yes, when it did start it was quite wonderful. The neighbors were really interested in my thank you dance to the gods of all things mecahnical. They didnt realize an old fat gray haired fart could move that way.

DOUG SLOCUM · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2006, 04:22:03 PM »

Well it's approaching two weeks since I installed the Holeshot goodies. The scoot is performing as predicted. Shorter warm up, and much better overall performance. I am even getting used to the increased exhaust note. But something has developed that I didn't anticipate. It appears as though my gas mileage has increased. I used to get 150 miles before needing to tap the reserve, but now that has increased to 158 - 160 miles. Surprised me considering the inreased jetting, but I guess by removing the snorkle, adding the slip on and timing advance, the whole package turned out much more efficient. There has been no change in my driving pattern, just the usual weekly commuting and a weekend trip when I can. Has anyone else experienced this?

Red01 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2006, 05:27:49 PM »

It's happened before. Most people will experience a slight decrease in MPG, but some do get better. Go figure. I guess you can chalk it up to manufacturing variances.

rider123 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2006, 07:14:33 PM »

THe slight increase is also a by-product of the engine being more effecient. If the engine is fighting the exhaust you're going to lose MPG. I had the same thing. My milage went up alot just by adding a slip on, shimming the needles and turning out the mixture screws. Even with me richening up the mixture my gas milage went up dramatically. However I have a B12 and it is notoriously in-efefecient in stock form.