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Originally Posted by glasswave
The nx4 falcon is based on the xr400 motor. The specs are here¨--
Honda
After a valve and carb adjustment, the bike feels much stronger, though I haven´t had it out of the city yet. I will go for a test ride (loaded) today, but still think I may want to lower the front sproket tooth. It seems a little tall in first gear for riding techincal terrain and I will likely gain access to more up the upper powerband when loaded.
I will check out what I can do with the airbox.
Thanks
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I must say, valves and the like is the first place I look, when a bike is not pulling well. Was the air filter dirty? Is the spark plug looking healthy?
As for the uninspiring ride, the NX400 may be based on the XR, but that is where the similarity ends, i suspect. The NX650 (Dominator) pulled well, but was a more sedate motor than a trail bike equivalent. The NXs are road bikes with off-road styling, so do not expect your engine to pull like an XR: it was not made that way, IMO.
Also there is probably far more body work that it must pull along...
I'm sure it will get you to all the places you want to go though. Only, perhaps not on the back wheel!!
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