u/WeekendWarriorRC

Hey Folks!

Looking to build an SCX10 starting with the builder’s kit. I spent some time looking at upgrade parts online and realized I could easily spend $1500+ on one of these, but I’m hoping to keep it closer to the $500 range (I’ve already got electronics, so I’m not including that in the budget).

Any recommendations for hop ups with the best bang for buck? Anything from the kit that’s good enough to leave alone? If there’s another kit that would be a better starting point I’m open to suggestions

I’m going for capability over scale realism, and I prefer straight axles to portals.

Thanks!

Hey folks,

Noob DIY bike mechanic here! Currently working on getting my CB750 back to a rideable state and I’m at a bit of a crossroads. I pulled the carbs apart, cleaned them, and replaced most of the rubber and it starts! That’s about where the good news ends. Somewhere along the line, one of the previous owners discarded the stock airbox and decided to put pod filters on the stock CV carbs. Now I know that it will never run correctly with this configuration, but it seems like there are a few different options for solving this problem and I’m torn on which route to take, so I was hoping I could get some opinions here.

1. Find a factory airbox, keep the keihins

This might be kind of tricky. I haven’t found anything on marketplace or Craigslist around me. There are a few on eBay right now, but they all seem to be either broken or hacked up to varying degrees. I don’t mind spending the money on one in good condition, but I don’t love the idea of buying a beat up one and chasing vacuum leaks with JB weld. It also wouldn’t exactly fit with the look of the bike - it’s a cafe build and the factory box would look a bit goofy (looks aren’t my #1 priority, but they are on the list of priorities)

2. Find an aftermarket breadbox style air filter, keep the keihins

This is one I haven’t seen mentioned much online, but there are companies out there that make them (cognitomoto is the one that popped up the most for me) and I just don’t know how effective they’d be at creating the vacuum required to operate the carb.

3. Make my own airbox, keep the keihins

I’ve seen exactly one person do this, and they’ve claimed great success and longevity. That being said, this could combine all the headache of option one and option two, or just flat out not work.

4. Murray’s Carbs, ditch the keihins

This definitely seems like the easiest option, but also the most expensive. I’m not opposed to the price, and I’ve heard lots of good things about Murray’s, but not a lot specifically about people’s experiences one the DOHC 750s. They also have some pretty stellar customer support as well, from what I gather.

Anyway, if you made it this far, thank you for reading my massive wall of text. Any opinions or options I haven’t listed are greatly appreciated.