Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming:

WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!

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Dad's Technical Stuff

This page is dedicated to the technical stuff my dad has learned since we started racing these 50cc time bombs.  Please stroll around and I hope that you might find something helpful.  If you have suggestion on additional technical content, please do not hesitate to send it to us.  We'll give it a look and if it's good stuff, we'll post it here.

 

King Cobra 50cc Race Bike

(Click on image to go to the 2005 Owners, Parts,Service and Tuning Manual)

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Special thanks to Cobra Motorcycle Mfg. Co. for Cobra information.  Please go to their web site at www.cobramotorcycle.com for more information.

2006 King Cobra

2006 Enhancements:

  • Cobra Friction Drive (CFD) – Revolutionary new primary gear/slipper clutch will greatly eliminate shock to the drive train (all parts from crank to rear tire), and testing also shows improved life in clutch shoes, chains and sprockets
  • All new front forks with smoother action featuring new cartridge with larger pistons, cartridge tubes and damper rods, and reduced preload fork springs.
  • Improved fork stanchion tubes are 1 lb lighter, have a smoother finish and feature a new forged front axel carrier that is lighter and offers more positive front brake feel
  • All new FOX shock offers excellent control and progressive adjustable damping. Note, European models will have Öhlins rear shocks.
  • Revolutionary reduced maintenance Phase II clutch with all new arbor, bolts, washers and shoes
  • Aluminum mini-bend handlebars with Scott grips
  • Stronger frame and swingarm
  • Stronger front and rear brake discs with new pattern for improved cooling