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Is this baseline jetting safe to start with..??

Posted: 11:17 am May 27 2014
by Davenay67
I have done numerous maintenance items to the bike since I picked it up recently; new plug, new oil in crankcase, clean and oil the air filter, new gas/oil in the tank, chain lubed, etc.

The bike ran great when I got it but spooged very heavily. I stripped and cleaned the carbs, taking note of the jets in there. It had a #48 pilot and a #150 main. I have since fitted new Mikuni jets; #42 pilot and #155 main.

The bike has a Pro Circuit expansion pipe and Pro Circuit muffler with spark arrestor. Also Boyesen power reeds. Mix ratio is 40:1 on Amsoil interceptor.

Is this a safe starting point to begin jetting as per the guide..?? I tried to done some preliminary jetting in my driveway, but wasn't getting anywhere (turning the air screw wasn't having much affect). I suspect the bike really needs to be brought up to temp and I was getting aware of the noise and smoke I was making in out very quiet cul-de-sac..!!

Planning to take it out for a full day of riding, and do the jetting at the start of that day.

Am I good to go, or should I change any of the setup first..??

Thanks..!!

Dave. :)

Re: Is this baseline jetting safe to start with..??

Posted: 03:52 pm May 27 2014
by bufftester
Should be in the ballpark, but the only way to really tell is follow the jetting guide. BTW how did you fit Mikuni jets in a Kehein carb?

Re: Is this baseline jetting safe to start with..??

Posted: 05:26 pm May 27 2014
by Davenay67
bufftester wrote:Should be in the ballpark, but the only way to really tell is follow the jetting guide. BTW how did you fit Mikuni jets in a Kehein carb?
My bad, meant to say genuine Keihin jets. Was looking at my street bike in the garage yesterday, and had Mikuni on the brain. :roll:

Planning to follow the jetting guide, I just want to make sure I'm not running a bad setup that might harm the bike.

Thanks..!!

Re: Is this baseline jetting safe to start with..??

Posted: 08:30 pm May 27 2014
by Joshmcmillan
42/155 is a good start :)

Re: Is this baseline jetting safe to start with..??

Posted: 08:14 pm May 28 2014
by newbbewb
bufftester wrote:Should be in the ballpark, but the only way to really tell is follow the jetting guide. BTW how did you fit Mikuni jets in a Kehein carb?

With a hammer, duh :kick: