Intake/exhaust question/Mikuni

[tim]

I ride a Villiers engined Greeves in Ahrma event. I am building a Penton/Wassell trials bike for competetion. I have a iron barrel Sachs 5 speed to use. Has anyone used a Mikuni on this engine for trials? What diameter? Has anyone increased the length of the intake manifold to increase the low end torque? If so what length? Has anyone modified the exhaust system to improve smoothness? Has anyone moved the footpegs lower and further back to improve traction without causing the Wassell to "push" in turns? I haven't turned a wrench yet so let me have your ideas. Many thanks to Larry Perkins and Dennis Jones already.
Tim Check, Tennessee

 

[Kip Kern]

Tim,  When you do get ready to "turn wrenches" on a Wassell/Penton, make sure you have Metric, British, and American handy as the Wassell/Penton requires all three!  Good Luck on the "58" Edsel!