Moto Tassarini

[clw]

is the Moto Tassarini that show's on their website a clean bolt-on? Or, is there machine work involved? Seems I remember some hassles with mounting one back in the Smackover days....

 

[GMP]

Craig,

Its a clean bolt on but you need the manifold from an '05+ that comes with a VForce OEM as the RAD valve had an integrated manifold. Back in '03 I had to make my own manifold. Also, there is a close fit from the outer reed petals to the cases. The case area is a rough sand casting and should be cleaned up with a fine file, scotchbrite,and polish. The surface will actually function a a reed stop so you need it to be smooth or reed life will be crap.

Overall a worthwhile mod, I thought my '03 ran a lot better with it than the RAD valve. If your looking for big low end gains try and find the VForce II and run it in the "low tension" position.

 

[clw]

The manifold, good catch. The old rad valve works OK, I was just thinking how good the Moto Tassarini works on my KTM and how it put low end muscle into my old YZ250. Aw, too many projects...