Yes, I did the same and have reached the same conclusion. Off road the bike is perfect and I don't want to loose that low down power by focussing on top end power. I love the way the bike really digs in at low revs on a steep climb. At some point I'll check the piston and cylinder, as it's an easy ...

Hey Rufus, glad to have you in this topic :wink:

Seems like we may have similar problems i.e. a bike that is not very powerful at the top end of the rev range. My bike pull well low down (in the rev range), picks up okay in the power band, but doesn't pull well as the revs rise. It doesn't bog ...

Thanks for the feedback. When I say lacks top end, I mean top end power. It's just not picking up properly up there. Am having to start a process of checking everything. Have done power valve and plug. Next is oil pump and exhaust. Then carb & electrics. Just wondering if there's a common problem ...

I have a standard Mk3 which is running very well - starts, idles and goes okay - but is a bit weedy, especially at the top end. There's nothing obviously wrong. Just wondering where the problem might be. I'm thinking compression, electrics, reeds? The power valve is moving. I have a new plug. I'm ...