My guess is it is going to make more of a difference on the big bikes. The WR250 and 300 never seemed jetted perfect and get horrible mileage. My YZ250 would easily get 5-8 mpg better then my WR250. All Wr250's seem to suck gas. The 125 does too. Anyway these carbs I predict will smooth out the power, add control, and get a little better MPG.
I have been reading about the Lectron, It is similar- but def not the same. It is old technology and doesn't accomplish all of what SC does. Just thought that I would put my two cents in, let me know if you want more info! I wonder exactly what doesn't the Lectron accomplish that the Smart Carb does? What exactly are we talking about?
The APT I tried was fantastic. The Lectron I tried days after the APT was much the same experiences. They both have instant throttle response, more power and smooth out the powerband in a nice way. I'm not really interested in running carbs with jets anymore. The Lectron has 35 years of development and endless hours on the dyno on everything from drag bike to Harley hill climbers to sleds to you name it. Also ran by really nice people who are willing to help and seems to know about everything about these style carbs. They have hundreds of custom metering rods for any application and wet dyno bench them prior to setup if needed. A very well developed system it seems and decades of history to rely on. Kevin at Lectron has known the original engineers (old now) of the metering rod idea and has been involved with it all for decades. Lots of history and experience there and made in the USA.
I love my SmartCarb on my 165 Husky and was wondering when someone would chime in on how they feel on a big 250/300 bike. Funny, well not actually, I just came in from re-jetting my son's 2011 TM 250 due to weather changes here in VA. I think I'm gonna stick my SC on his TM and see what happens .
Hi John, Your carb will be headed back to you by Monday. We have only ice and snow here right now which won't give a good test for the pwk vs SC and it isn't going to improve in the near future. I am really torn when it comes to removing your carb. Its like removing your best friend from your address book and being forced to spend the next couple of months with your redheaded ADD step child.
! Well I just got finished re-jetting my son's 2011 TM 250 because of the weather change here in VA. It's around 50 or so and it just wasn't starting and running the same. He's tight as bark on an oak tree but he's going to get him a cast 38 SC when they come out. I'm going to bolt my 36 SC on the TM just for fun before putting it back on my WB. LOL I almost looped that thing today doing the test rides ! 454X lending it to Kelly and Walt was the least I could do after all they have done for us Husky riders. Withdraws.....who me....naw I'm fine I've been playing on my 2010 TC 250 and a 05 RM 250 that I just sold. Oh.... I always kick my foot pegs and curse when the bikes don't run exactly like I want them to , really I'm fine. You guys are more than welcome .
Yeah I think I'll let him "test" it. I mean it's his bike it's only fair . All kidding aside that is the fastest dirt bike I've ever been on.
So the billet version won't be available till May 1st either? On their website all carbs are preorder.
That's wild isn't it? Awesome product, trial release, overwhelming response, OEM testing, satisfying public, depleted inventory, manufacturing procedures, etc. etc. I'd say they're riding a bucking horse! Waiting on the bell. I wonder what the market really is? Anyone know how many carb mods RB has done?
I've been there done that with preorders on aftermarket stuff and most of the time the delivery date comes and goes with no parts delivered.
Year 1978, long ride with 3 bikes, 1978 390 auto with a mikuni, 1977 390 with a Bing, and 1978 390 with a Lectron. At the end of the ride the 390 auto was out of gas, the 1977 CR 390 had a 1/4 tank and the 1978 CR390 had 3/4 of a tank. What I did not like about the Lectron was the stiff throttle pull. I bought mine from Helmut Classen in 1978 and today he still uses them. Check out picture of Oxymoron Corners.
I would imagine they'll have a large enough inventory that you could get one soon enough when they're available.
