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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Default Re: Cycle whore thread

Originally Posted by j4k3
Well the actual jet itself looks pretty messed up. Plus, in theory I know more air means you'd need more fuel.

As it sits, the bike will bog down under any hard throttle or anything more than half throttle while riding.
you're right more air requires more fuel but you've gotta figure out just how much fuel.
too much fuel can make a bike bog down too ya know.

is it burning rich or lean @3/4-full throttle?
do you know how to check this by doing a plug reading?


Before you go tearing into those carbs you need to read this in its entirety.
http://www.dansmc.com/carbs2.htm

This explains how to use a vacuum gauge to tune carbs and diagnose problems. <-very useful!
http://www.centuryperformance.com/tu...e-spg-148.html

Also, this thread on sohc4.net has a TON of info regarding carb tuning:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=5410.0

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