I hope I'm making the right choice...

[wikked_spree57]

Well, I started buying parts. I will post here if I buy something off-site and let you reap of how stupid I am or what a good deal I made.

Started with this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0444588044

And this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0444597781

Will those be alright on the stock motorI really thought about a belt but I don't think I need it. Pretty sure I got an extra from my 87's original engine, which only had like 1200 miles on it.

What weight rollers should I start with? I was thinking 8 gram.

[wikked_spree57]

I also managed to talk Daywot down a few bucks on his Keli Variator. I got it for $42.99 shipped.

So $43 for a variator (not bad imo) and $26 shipped for clutch and center springs is $69. Not bad.

Now I just need a set of pre-pressed 9 to 1 gears.

[Crotchrocket]

Dude you will retain your mileage and get 40-45 mph....grab a new belt...ya wont regret it!
Great 1st steps toward performance!

[mr pibbs]

Dude you will retain your mileage and get 40-45 mph....grab a new belt...ya wont regret it!
Great 1st steps toward performance!

Where should i go for an oem belt? VT or one of those oem part stores? Any expirence? Pretty sure my belt has around 10k miles on it.

[Fishman43]

I just ordered one from

http://www.cyclepartswarehouse.com/fich ... &fveh=3531

Can't say yet anything about it since it hasn't come in the mail yet (ordered on Thursday)

[jesse1234]

on a stock bike, what do 1.5 center and clutch springs do?

[burnt_toast]

on a stock bike, what do 1.5 center and clutch springs do?

better launch and mid speed shifting, stock center spring heat fades pretty soon

looks like good choices so far..

[wikked_spree57]

good to hear Toast. Glad I'm making a good start.

I'm running out of cash again though, would like my last $20 to go to an airbox.

I got pegged on my way to the bank today for no registration and got a warning so I had to register my bike.

No big deal, was only just shy of $17 but still left me shorter than I wanted to be.

Next deal I make and get more money I want a set of 8 or 9 to 1 gears, hopefully I can get them already pressed.

[wikked_spree57]

Oh yeah, payments clear my bank for parts on July 3. I should have the parts shortly after that, everything coming from two sellers in Hawaii.

[burnt_toast]

get 9:1, trust me on this, even if you go 70cc down the line..

8.44 is good, but if you're not looking to do over 60mph 9:1 should be the ticket

[wikked_spree57]

9 to 1 it is then.

Now finding the gears is the task. I want a used set hopefully, pressed preferred but unpressed would be okay. I suppose I can go to BB Machine to have them installed.

[akskoot]

Those are pretty reasonable prices. Does anyone know if this would be a good place for me to start with my stock 85 Aero 50? I think I could swing for that much stuff to "ease into" some modifications.

[wikked_spree57]

The same parts will fit your Aero. The center spring is going to keep the belt from shifting early and the small springs make the clutch grab the bell at a higher RPM.

I really like my toys to take off at high RPM's, seems I get more umph that way.

Even in my cars, I had a 91 Cadillac Seville, I blew the rebuilt trans because I put a 2800 stall convertor in, it barked the passenger side front tire every time I'd try to baby it away from a light. good god, i put it to the floor once and baldened both front tires.