V force 2 reeds

[2004LEBanshee]

I put these things in and now my plugs keep turing into globs of crusty oil. What the hell. I heard it shouldn't change my jetting at all. I just went down to 330's and still real black. I think I might go back to the middle needle setting. Anyboy have this experiance.

[sredish]

I did mine at the same time as pipes, so I don't know what it would've done to my machine, but, Banchetta always said that adding reeds alone could cause a rich condition because it can allow the fuel to be pulled from the carbs and flow in so much easier. In some cases, this is much more or less pronounced than others, some may need to rejet while others may need nothing.

 

I had once thought that it would cause it to lean if anything due to the increased airflow, but he had proved me wrong on several accounts.

 

I'd go down to 310 and see if it improves, and like I said, I've seen/heard of several different accounts where the addition of VForce would cause the plugs to richen, so as weird as it sounds, it's performed as expected. All in all, listen to your plugs if you think everything else is okay.

 

Good luck.

[2004LEBanshee]

so you wouldnt bother putting the needle back.

Edited July 9, 2004 by 2004LEBanshee

[Rescuejeff]

Thanks for asking teh questions since I have to put some in on my wife bike, I'll know what to look for too.

[sredish]

so you wouldnt bother putting the needle back.

Really, the only way to tell that is to try it and see if it wants to sputter in the mid-throttle. I'd just leave it and see how it runs, and then if it's wanting to sputter or die out a little, then go ahead and back it off. But you already have them where they're at, so just leave 'em.

 

Later.

[MotulMonsta]

Oh, the V-force reeds will require a jet change.