The Best Bang For Your Buck Pocket Bike Mods

I always see alot of questions similar in nature to "Willcan fit. (RRP $90-$160)
this setup work with my bike?", "What parts should IHigh Performance Carb - The stock CAG carb is only
buy?", "How much will this increase my power?" from12.88mm by upgrading to a larger carb etc. 14/14 or
newbies entering the sport, so I have decided to makeWT-603 which are the most popular choices in carbs
a list of what pocket bike performance parts are bestwhen it comes to racing you increase your engines
for your bike.performance all round by allowing more fuel and air to
This list is for people on a low budget and also appliesget burnt and this will increase your low, mid and top
to those that have a bit of money to spend aswell. Itend power. (RRP $90-$160)
will be set out in the format "Budget Mods", "AverageHeavy Duty 2 Shoe Clutch - A 2 shoe clutch is better
Mods" and "Serious Tuner". Be advised that all CAGfor light people, once it gets going its awesome alot
engines are different and performance increases varybetter than a 3 shoe clutch with springs, the only down
on each bike. This guide should help you spend yourside to this modification is you must adjust the springs
money more wisely on the right modifications to getperfect for when the clutch engages. (RRP $40-$70)
your bike going at it's full potential with the money youHigh Performance Piston Rings - HP Piston Rings
have to spend.Offer more compression and are a good cheap
The pocket bike modifications listed are all available ininvestment, will give a small increase in power. (RRP
Australia, but may need some looking around for. The$10-$20)
prices listed next to each part is the generalLightened Piston - A lightened piston is alot better than
recommended retail price, please do not use this as athe stock piston and is alot better quality, will give a
buying guide as prices will vary from different suppliers.small increase in power. (RRP $30-$50)
Make sure to shop around for better prices, and alsoPorted Cylinder - Getting a cylinder ported to your
check with the supplier that these parts will fit yourengine is one of the most important mods that can be
style of pocket bike.done, a cylinder with boost ports, larger exhaust ports
Budget Mods:and the correct squish set, will give an insane power
Timing Key - Increases your engines timing by 10increase, Very good for the money. (RRP $80-$90)
degrees, cheap and VERY effective part, But pleaseThese mods are for the more experienced racer that
note this increases performance on some engines, butcan handle alot more power over stock, these parts
can also decrease performance in others, it dependswill be best installed by a shop rather than risk doing it
what your timing is set at in the factory. (RRP $20)your self. You will be amazed at the power increase.
Fibreglass Reeds - Replace your stock metal reedSerious Tuner:
with a high performance Fibreglass one. Fibreglass2 Peice High Compression Headkit - A headkit
reeds allow more and faster fuel into the carb, thisconsists of a cylinder, piston, extra cooling plate, a high
resulting in a faster burning of fuel, which increases low,quality spark plug and some even with a changeable
mid and top end power. (RRP $20-$30)compression dome, This is where your engine gets
Performance Air Filter and V Stack - If your bikeinsane power, by increasing it to a 49cc not a 40cc
came with a black air cleaner instead of an air filter, itslike most CAG's. A head kit tuned to the rest of the
loosing potential power, by adding a high performanceengine correctly is the best value for money product.
air filter and vstack your allowing more and faster air(RRP $100-$400)
into your engine, which will increase performance andFull Circle Stroker Crank - A full circle stroker is best
engine life. (RRP $30-$40)suited to an engine wit a headkit. Installing a full circle
Hi Flow Fuel Filter - This is not a performance mod butstroker crank (FCSC) will make your bike a 52cc but
it is one of the most important things that should beto get this going perfect the crank must be balanced
considered when buying modifications, If your fuel lineto your piston. This is done by experienced pocket
does not have a fuel filter, there is a very goodbike shops, once you install the FCSC you will never
chance that dirt or foreign objects have got inside yourwant to ride a bike with a half circle crank again. (RRP
fuel and are now blocking your carb. By installing this$110-$130)
cheap modification it protects your engine from harm4 Petal Reed Cage - Allows alot more and faster fuel
by dirt, plastic, etc. It is a must for every bike . (RRPinto your engine with 2 dual reed sections allowing for
$7-$15)4 reeds, this gives you improved fuel flow and power
HP Clutch Springs - All CAGS come with 3 shoethroughout low, mid and top end. You will not be
clutches, the major let down with these clucthes aredissapointed: (RRP $120-$200)
the springs. A good set of HP clutch springs will makeZocchi CAG Race Pipe - Hand made italian race
your acceleration alot better over stock and comingexhaust, cannot go wrong here will run absolutley
out of coners etc, you will have alot more power. Aawesome with a headkit and a good carb. Awesome
good cheap investment. (RRP $15-$25)power increase from low, mid and top end. (RRP
These mods are a very good starting point to$160-$200)
modifying, these parts can be fitted if you haveThe real art to serious performance upgardes is
general engine knoweldge or instructions. The flywheel,getting your engine made to run perfect with the
clutch and carb must all be removed to install thesemodifications. This is achieved with the correct porting
mods, if in doubt you can take your bike to a pocketand tuning. If the above modifications are ran with all of
bike repair shop and they would gladly install them forthe average mods and a timing key, you will have an
a cheap fee.insaneley powerful machine. They will easily add 20 km
Average Mods:h to your top end with stock gearing. Also be advised
Fatboy Exhaust and Tank - This exhaust system is anwhile adding these mods a final gear change will be
awesome upgrade over the stock exhaust, manyneeded to get the most out of the modifications. If
winning pocket bike racers around the world use thisyour engine is tuned and ported correctly you will be
exhaust and swear by it. It's a very cheap upgradekeeping up easily with stock watercooled pocket bikes,
and will really open up your engine, the Fatboy Exhaustif not beating them. With all of these mods, they are
is that big, it comes with a smaller fuel tank so the pipenot made just to be fitted onto your bike.