Spark plug half black half white
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Spark plug half black half white
Just put a jd jet kit as per recommended on my 2000 kdx 220,runs well idles down really low which tells me idle jetting is good but falls flat in high revs,when I rev it in neutral up high sounds loaded up like the choke is on,pulled the spark plug,insulater is half black half white,not sure what to make of this
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Re: Spark plug half black half white
What is your AS set to? As I remember the JD kits only came with mains and needles, so the pilot would need to be checked. Run through the jetting checklist and you'll have better luck than randomly changing things.
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Re: Spark plug half black half white
Just checked my air screw it's slightly over one turn out,also put a new jet block gasket in ,that alone made it run better
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Re: Spark plug half black half white
I would need to see a pic of the plug to get an idea on what's going on. I'm personally not fond of the JD jetting kits. I mean, they're a good ball park setup that will normally make your bike run ok but not as good as going through the steps to properly determine your jetting.
That said, have you followed the jetting guide to dial in your JD kit instead of using their recommendations in the instructions?
That said, have you followed the jetting guide to dial in your JD kit instead of using their recommendations in the instructions?
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Re: Spark plug half black half white
Let’s back up just a bit. Was that absolutely positively up to operating temp before you tried to rev it up? I ask because mine, along with others I know, is very cold natured. I let it warm up gently then ride it around gently to be sure it is thoroughly warm. If I don’t it breaks up like you described. When thoroughly warm it is , pardon the pun, “ready to race!”
Point being, never try to jet a bike that isn’t thoroughly up to operating temp.
Point being, never try to jet a bike that isn’t thoroughly up to operating temp.
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Never " ready to race" but "race ready"!
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Re: Spark plug half black half white
It was at operating temps,all this was after about an hour and a half ride on a new plug washed the bike then idled for about 5 minutes while using a leaf blower to dry it while it was running,then revved it to clear it out
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Re: Spark plug half black half white
So here is a pic of the he plug
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Re: Spark plug half black half white
What is the 10-20 on the plug picture?
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Sorry for the delay,work is busy,I don't know this pic posting is not going the way your post says, no option to place in line, tried dragging,hence the result you see
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What kind of device are you using?
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It's an android,motorola phone
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It is working for me using Android Samsung. I am not sure what is going on.
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