Technical specifications
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Model: |
490 Sand Spider |
Years: |
1983 |
Engine:
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Single cylinder, two stroke
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Capacity:
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488 cc / 29.8 cub in.
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Bore x Stroke:
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86.5 x 83 mm
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Lubrication:
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Oil in fuel, pre-mix
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Recommended Oil:
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Bel-Ray MC1+
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Oil Capacity:
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0.60 L / 0.63 US quarts
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Exhaust:
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Upswept, right side
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Fuel System:
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Bing, V54, 40 mm carburetor
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Spark Plug:
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Champion N-2, NGK B9ES
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Ignition:
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Motoplat
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Starting:
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Kick start
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Max Power:
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39 kW / 53 hp
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Clutch:
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Wet, multi-disc
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Transmission:
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5-Speed, wide ratio
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Gear Ratio:
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1st 2.35 / 2nd 2.71 / 3rd 1.30 / 4th 1.04 / 5th 0.84:1
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Frame:
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Single down tube, split cradle, chrome-molydenum
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Front Suspension:
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Telescopic fork, 42 mm, air assited
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Front Wheel Travel:
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310 mm / 12.2 in.
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Rear Suspension:
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Single Öhlins shock
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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325 mm / 12.8 in.
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Front Brakes:
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Single leading shoe, drum 136 mm
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Rear Brakes:
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Single leading shoe, drum 160 mm
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Wheels:
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Aluminum alloy, laced spokes
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Front Tyre:
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3.00 x 21 in., Metzeler, 4-ply
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Rear Tyre:
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4.50 x 18 in., Metzeler, 4-ply
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Rake:
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27°
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Trail:
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119 mm / 4.70 in.
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Wheelbase:
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1490 mm / 58.7 in.
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Ground Clearance:
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372 mm / 14.6 in.
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Seat Height:
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1010 mm / 40.0 in.
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Wet Weight:
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110 kg / 243 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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13 L / 3.5 US gal
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Review:
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Dirt Bike, May 1983
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