Notice, while the bike was not running, I orderd a new plug, plug wire and I also modded an intake that matches the intake port to fit the skinnier mounting studs. ( I got it from GNT, never seen one before.) I also changed the cap on my muffler to one without a tube on it. Please keep these mods in mind when I desribe my ride. For me, this does not mess up my experiement, as I know what these mods do and I know these did not solely make my bike run better.
First Real Ride: I just got back from a 4 mile ride.... Mixed emotions. First of all, it sounds great. I don't know what exactly can make that popping sounds when you let off the gas, but this engine does that now. I changed the cap on my muffler that could have done it, but I love the new pop of this bike. I felt instant low end torque, and more power. I was really happy. I kept riding and after the first 2 miles it started to die. It would run if I put the choke on, then pop it back off, and it was a cycle. It kept getting worse and worse until I was afraid I wouldn't make it home. I did, but I have yet to check the plug. I believe it might be running a little lean. The ride was fun, and I got slush everywhere.
I will update later on tonight with the condition of the plug. When the engine was running good, it ran like a champ. Great power and good revs, I was very satisfied. This carb is wonderful, I an positive that the new jet made this carb shine. If you tune it right, it will make you happy.
More to come,
Vista
