Yeah, I’m the sucker who bought the pants, he cornered me in the back yard while working on my kids bike like a Avon Sales Lady and wouldn’t leave until I bought them. (I hope there is good warrenty on them).
I am running a size cek needle second clip from top 78 main 38 pilot and a norside power valve cover.I found this set up works for my riding style.this gives me a very smooth power delivery with no hesitation or spluttering at all.if you were after more aggressive top end i would be looking at a 250cc exhaust.do a lot of research before running a 172 main
i am running a Norside power valve cover as well as after market needle which runs a little leaner in the mid range.don’t recommend running a thin base gasket unless fit and racing.they come with a selection of base gaskets. better stick to one down from standard.i will check up on needle size and let you know.running a 38 pilot and a178 main.
the rubbing is possibly caused from a bent bracket or play in bolt.for the spring mount try getting the side out of a chain link enlarge one hole to the same size as bracket hole then bolt on with bracket bolt extending outwards. hook spring in other hole.
