[acasden]

Very very new at this , got a 70 for my son but he is a new rider. I want to limit speed- any ideas? I have heard about limiting throttle or a flywheel but need help. I do not want him going fast at this time.



Also how loose should shocks be? they are very soft to me but not sure?

 

[Grafixxs]

Take the bolt out of the shifter, start the bike for him then pop it into 1st gear, then pull off the shifter.

 

[son]

thats so simple!!! very good idea!!

 

[Towlieee]

be carful though



leaving it in 1st gives him a ton of throttle to lose control..





Although I'm not sure what else you can do with a 70, I'm pretty sure 50's come with stock throttle limiters, but that doesn't really help on a 70 =\

 

[tbird]

yeah i'd leave him in 2nd he has some get up and go but it aint going to do wheelies as easy.

 

[Kurlon]

Take the top cap off the carburetor, pulling the spring and slide out with it. Work the throttle a couple times so you can get an idea of how much the slide moves. Now, take the slide off the cable. Get a piece of gas line or clear hose and cut it so it's about half the travel range. Put it over the cable, then the spring, then put the slide back on. Put the slide back in the carb, making sure it goes all the way down. (If it doesn't, turn it 180 degrees, and it should drop in all the way. Screw the cap on, and test your throttle restrictor. Longer hose, less throttle, shorter hose, more throttle. Adjust the length as needed.

 

[ktm161]

Take the bolt out of the shifter, start the bike for him then pop it into 1st gear, then pull off the shifter.

i agree with graphixxs thats very creative

 

[minirider54]

Take the top cap off the carburetor, pulling the spring and slide out with it. Work the throttle a couple times so you can get an idea of how much the slide moves. Now, take the slide off the cable. Get a piece of gas line or clear hose and cut it so it's about half the travel range. Put it over the cable, then the spring, then put the slide back on. Put the slide back in the carb, making sure it goes all the way down. (If it doesn't, turn it 180 degrees, and it should drop in all the way. Screw the cap on, and test your throttle restrictor. Longer hose, less throttle, shorter hose, more throttle. Adjust the length as needed.

this is a great idea

 

[acasden]

Thanks, Now- can any tell me how to find places to ride in Westchester County , New York or nearby. I am having trouble finding places on the web, any web sites that help ? thanks again.