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I now have a whopping 110 miles on this new 2013. Unfortunately, the clutch action, From rest, slips too long before engaging.
Here's how I'm having to work the throttle from rest to get scooter to respond.
I quickly twist the throttle 1/3-1/2 open to get the motor to rev quickly up to 4000-4500 rpm, then hold it for a second or two so the scooter can start rolling, then I close throttle 1/8th turn for a second, and then slowly open the throttle another 1/8th-1/4 more turn to continue the acceleration.
I'm becoming annoyed by all of this blipping maneuver
when riding in town or just moving the bike from one parking spot to another.
I've been used to that instant takeoff, smooth roll on, from right off the throttle on the 650. So, in an effort to try to get the 400 to respond as close as can to that of the 600, I'm prepared to change out the stock clutch & rollers for the HiT clutch and 18g sliders today.
Pros: I get to mod my new scoot!
Con: Kiss the factory warranty good bye.
And here's where I'm asking some advise:

Do you think I should delay this mod until after my 1 yr factory warranty expiresl, or just go ahead and do it? THANKS!
Here's how I'm having to work the throttle from rest to get scooter to respond.
I quickly twist the throttle 1/3-1/2 open to get the motor to rev quickly up to 4000-4500 rpm, then hold it for a second or two so the scooter can start rolling, then I close throttle 1/8th turn for a second, and then slowly open the throttle another 1/8th-1/4 more turn to continue the acceleration.
I'm becoming annoyed by all of this blipping maneuver
when riding in town or just moving the bike from one parking spot to another.
I've been used to that instant takeoff, smooth roll on, from right off the throttle on the 650. So, in an effort to try to get the 400 to respond as close as can to that of the 600, I'm prepared to change out the stock clutch & rollers for the HiT clutch and 18g sliders today.
Pros: I get to mod my new scoot!
Con: Kiss the factory warranty good bye.
And here's where I'm asking some advise:
Do you think I should delay this mod until after my 1 yr factory warranty expiresl, or just go ahead and do it? THANKS!