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Switching from stock to keihin 28's


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I currently have fmf sst pipes, coolhead 22 or 21 domes, k&n filter in airbox with lid. no snorkel. I ride near sea level. (0-maybe 500 ft) Cape Cod, MA temp ranges from 40-90 degrees

 

I had jetted my bike with the stockers at 280 main, 27.5 pilot. needle in the middle

 

what would be a good starting point for me, with the keihin 28mm PWK's?

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the guy that sold them to me told me they have, "The jets are 135 main jet, 38 slow jet, 3.5 throttle valve, and JJH needle"

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You need a 160 mains, needle 2nd clip, 42 pilots......This is a good starting point.

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what size pilot? and is the lrd needle alot better than the keihin one?

 

 

I think they may be the same 148 on 4th clip and 160 on 2nd. because the needle is stitting lower in the 160 where as yours is on the 4th clip making it sit higher. I think! but then again I am here looking for a spot to start thanks for you input.

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what size pilot? and is the lrd needle alot better than the keihin one?

I think they may be the same 148 on 4th clip and 160 on 2nd. because the needle is stitting lower in the 160 where as yours is on the 4th clip making it sit higher. I think! but then again I am here looking for a spot to start thanks for you input.

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the 160 is 6 sizes bigger than the 148. I also think the 160's may be fat. but better fat and change a set of plugs, than lean and change a set of pistons

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I had installed the carbs on my shee with the main 135 and the pilot at 38. It started first kick and stayed idling. It was bogging out when I hit the throttle. like it was trying to catch up to its self. After like four sec the mid kicked in very strong and the top was better. Do i change the pilot even thought it started right up and idled or do I change it to the 42, which I am still waiting to be delivered? Also should I run a 155 main instead or the 160?

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I had installed the carbs on my shee with the main 135 and the pilot at 38. It started first kick and stayed idling. It was bogging out when I hit the throttle. like it was trying to catch up to its self. After like four sec the mid kicked in very strong and the top was better. Do i change the pilot even thought it started right up and idled or do I change it to the 42, which I am still waiting to be delivered? Also should I run a 155 main instead or the 160?

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If it starts up great and idles nice, then leave the pilot...try raising the needles, that'll help w/ that hesitation in the midrange.....as for the mains, start rich and work down.....if your too lean and do a plug test, you could melt a piston if your too lean....not worth it...start rich......if your shee will run the 160 cleanly, then do a plug test in 6th gear for 5-10 seconds, kill it, pull over, pull the plugs and read them....you want a chocalate brown color on the tip...new plugs are harder to read, so get some run time on them w/ some color.

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So before i switched the jets I started it and it didn't start first kick it was like a few. I then switched to the 160 main and the 42 pilot needle 2nd clip(2nd from the top). It started with both chokes on on the second kick but it began reving higher than it should at idle with the chokes on and backfired. I turned the choke off and it shout off. it still was hesitant when I start on the gas. what should I do?

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I currently have fmf sst pipes, coolhead 22 or 21 domes, k&n filter in airbox with lid. no snorkel.  I ride near sea level. (0-maybe 500 ft) Cape Cod, MA temp ranges from 40-90 degrees

 

I had jetted  my bike with the stockers at 280 main, 27.5 pilot. needle in the middle

 

what would be a good starting point for me, with the keihin 28mm PWK's?

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A good start would be port it before you waste money on bigger carbs.I think 28s are great though,dont need any bigger on a 350.

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So before i switched the jets I started it and it didn't start first kick it was like a few. I then switched to the 160 main and the 42 pilot needle 2nd clip(2nd from the top). It started with both chokes on on the second kick but it began reving higher than it should at idle with the chokes on and backfired. I turned the choke off and it shout off. it still was hesitant when I start on the gas. what should I do?

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lower your clip to the 4th groove, that will raise your needle. should help with the hesitation.once warmed up set your idle by turning the choke knob, both should be equal. Is it pulling harder with the 160's, if so ride it a little bit and check your plugs. If it seems to be a little slower, or chugging on top the main may be to big.
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I ran the bike today with the needle on the 2nd the clip 160 main 42 pilot. It was strong in the mid but it seemed alittle slower on the top. When I move the clips down to the 3 or 4 will it effect the top alittle? I have to do it for the hestiation anyways. but just thought I would ask before then. Also did the plug test. It was a light gray brownish color.

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I ran the bike today with the needle on the 2nd the clip 160 main 42 pilot. It was strong in the mid but it seemed alittle slower on the top. When I move the clips down to the 3 or 4 will it effect the top alittle? I have to do it for the hestiation anyways. but just thought I would ask before then.  Also did the plug test. It was a light gray brownish color.

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what are your air screws at, turing them in should also help with the hesitation. lower the clip will richen up the 1/4-3/4 area of throttle. nothing at WOT
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