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Post by jtron on Jun 14, 2015 15:37:41 GMT -5
Being in cali my carb came running lean. I ordered some jets, but I cant richen it up until I remove the carb and drill out the adjustment screw cuz I have one of those bs tamperproof carbs. Gona change the main jet and tune it in a couple of days once my jets arrive. But basically I was wondering if its dangerous for my engine to ride in the meantime lean...it runs well no hesitation or bogging at all but the plug is white still. I know it can burn your engine out running lean, jw if it can still be dangerously lean while still running very well. In the meantime would obstructing my intake a little be a good idea to reduce airflow and richen it up a bit?
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Post by ricardoguitars on Jun 14, 2015 15:44:32 GMT -5
I don't think a couple of days will hurt, you should be fine.
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Post by jtron on Jun 14, 2015 16:03:09 GMT -5
Hope so lol. Also, about that tamperproof carb. Ive seen that ppls air/fuel screw has a brass plug, but mine looks like its plug is aluminum or something not brass...I hope its ok when I drill it out. Sure would suck if there was like nothing under there lol. I hate california emissions bs, those beaurocrats are so out of touch with reality....carbs NEED adjustment what the heck are they thinking.
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Post by pistonguy on Jun 14, 2015 16:19:03 GMT -5
Being in cali my carb came running lean. I ordered some jets, but I cant richen it up until I remove the carb and drill out the adjustment screw cuz I have one of those bs tamperproof carbs. Gona change the main jet and tune it in a couple of days once my jets arrive. But basically I was wondering if its dangerous for my engine to ride in the meantime lean...it runs well no hesitation or bogging at all but the plug is white still. I know it can burn your engine out running lean, jw if it can still be dangerously lean while still running very well. In the meantime would obstructing my intake a little be a good idea to reduce airflow and richen it up a bit? From What you Stated its Running Well. No Hesitation, Bogg, Sputter. You should be fine. Darn near All Street M/C's come lean to meet Emission standards anywhere in the Country. |
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Post by jtron on Jun 14, 2015 16:32:50 GMT -5
Cool, makes me feel a bit less paranoid. Even though it runs well I should still try n tune it or upjet it though right? I wana get that plug nice and toasty tan and ill worry less. I just hope its not an ordeal trying to tune it.
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Post by JerryScript on Jun 14, 2015 16:34:15 GMT -5
The aluminium plugs come out with just a bit more force than the brass ones, but the same method works fine.
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Post by jtron on Jun 14, 2015 16:35:58 GMT -5
The aluminium plugs come out with just a bit more force than the brass ones, but the same method works fine. Awesome, thats good to know thanks |
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Post by spandi on Jun 14, 2015 17:47:24 GMT -5
Ah, the joys of "CARB" aka The California Air Resources Board. (who can't even give you a straight answer to a question when you call them)  |
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Post by elektrey on Jun 14, 2015 20:38:21 GMT -5
if your not seeing any color on the plug you could very well be running it too hot and it could seize.
I would cover up some of the air box / intake so you get it just a little bit richer to be on the safe side.
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Post by crawford on Jun 14, 2015 20:50:12 GMT -5
If it running well why in the world would you screw with it. After all they spent thousands of dollars to engineer it and you may think you know better. Do you have a engineering degree? I spent years in tool room I can't tell you how many people tried to tell me how it should work, been there done it. Now if you said it won't run or it's not right and how to improve it no problem. So question is if it's not broken why do you need to fix it   |
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Post by pistonguy on Jun 14, 2015 20:51:18 GMT -5
if your not seeing any color on the plug you could very well be running it too hot and it could seize. I would cover up some of the air box / intake so you get it just a little bit richer to be on the safe side. I have to disagree. She runs in a bath of oil, Very Forgiving. Jetting has to be Way Out to Lunch and just plain not running right to Seize a Four Smoker. Would have to make a actual effort to Seize this Puppy. |
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Post by jtron on Jun 14, 2015 21:14:10 GMT -5
Well, id rather not adjust anything considering it runs pretty damn well. Ive just read everywhere if the plugs white youre a bit lean and many say it could run too hot. But usually when ppl are too lean theres a lot of symptoms. Mine pulls well all the way through. Might be lacking a little wot I can only hit 52 indicated or so on a flat but its a 150 gy6 zuma clone with fatty dual purposr tires that are only 10" so thats probably all ill get stock. What do you guys think? Keep it as it is, adjust a/f mixture or needle a bit, or upjet a tiny bit? The set I orsered has like 100-105-108-110-114-115 then a few more in multiples of 5. Ive been reading vigorously on carb tuning but im totally new to this. Any advice is much appreciated
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Post by murkyapricot on Jun 14, 2015 21:16:55 GMT -5
I wound def try adjusting the af screw before upjetting
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Post by jtron on Jun 14, 2015 21:23:18 GMT -5
I wound def try adjusting the af screw before upjetting Ya. I figured id drill out the stupid tamper proof thing and mess with the af mix a bit if it gets worse i can always set it back to how it was. I wish I could just adjust it without having to take off the carb and drill the damn thing. Oh well, I guess ill just get more experience fixing it. |
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Post by cyborg on Jun 14, 2015 21:26:10 GMT -5
In a full tank of gas put in an oz of marvel mystery oil,,,,that will richen it up a bit and cool it down till you can get at the carb,,,easy peasy baby ,,,,I keep a can of it around and when I know it's going to be a screaming hot day I put a shot in,,,both my bikes,,,I live in ca too and it gets ungodly hot,,,
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