On The Pegs January 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 1 | Page 41
On The Pegs
Vol. 3 Issue 1 - January 2018
pletely revised fuel tank and cap and
the tank has slightly larger fuel capac-
ity. Some heat treatment and coatings
have been revised on some engine
components as well. Of course they are
always tinkering with suspension set-
tings and spring rates, so some minor
improvements there also.
And of course, Bold New Graphics.
The most impressive detail is that
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Adam Raga rides a bike very close to
the production model 300 RR. US Im-
porter Jim Snell told us that in Arizona
he had the chance to be around Adam’s
personal bikes and spent some quality
time with his mechanic Lluis Codina.
Jim told us he honestly believes that in
the GP class, Adam rides the bike that is
the one that is closest to being a stan-
dard production model.
THE GOODS
ENGINE
• New kick-starter system with increased performance and reliability.
• New kick-start pedal fulcrum, hard anodized.
• New clutch cover adapted to the new kick-starter system.
• New gear shift system, increased precision, smoother and more reliable.
• New secondary shaft with revised bearings for increased strength and reliability.
• New crankshaft and revised crankshaft bearings.
• New machining of the clutch actuator levers, better precisión in use.
• New internal engine tolerances for quieter and livelier operation.
SUSPENSION
• New Tech Gold fork, with new settings and increased sensititvity.
• New Reiger rear shock absorber set-up, softer, faster and increased sensititvity.
IMPROVEMENTS
• New TRRS radiator with larger diameter fan blade and waterproof SPAL motor.
• New brake disc and sprocket protectors with improved flexibility.
• New design micro-fusion investment-cast rear brake and shift pedals.
• New cylinder head and combustión chamber, improves performance and reliability.
• New KEIHIN carburetor spring for improved smoothness during operation.
• New fuel tank. Larger capacity and improved finish.
• New fuel tank cap. Larger diameter, easier to operate, improved sealing.
• New graphic design and stickers.
• New NEKEN handlebars.
• New and improved CDI connection.