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zippets May 23, 2013 02:34 AM

the klx stock is to lean as rocky said JET IT

linkin5 May 23, 2013 10:00 AM

I've not seen a lean afr on an 09 or up stock bike, most were more rich than lean that is why it responds so well to the slip-on alone. I'd add the slip-on and see, if you have issues jet but on my 09 it wasn't necessary at all and when I did open the airbox and jet it made less of a difference powerwise than the slip-on alone.

zippets May 23, 2013 10:29 AM


Originally Posted by linkin5 (Post 495830)
I've not seen a lean afr on an 09 or up stock bike, most were more rich than lean that is why it responds so well to the slip-on alone. I'd add the slip-on and see, if you have issues jet but on my 09 it wasn't necessary at all and when I did open the airbox and jet it made less of a difference powerwise than the slip-on alone.

i dont know about that mine i bought brand new and the first day it turned the header a very deep purple to me that says LEA:(N

zl PINHEAD lz May 23, 2013 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by linkin5 (Post 495830)
I've not seen a lean afr on an 09 or up stock bike, most were more rich than lean that is why it responds so well to the slip-on alone. I'd add the slip-on and see, if you have issues jet but on my 09 it wasn't necessary at all and when I did open the airbox and jet it made less of a difference powerwise than the slip-on alone.

That's good to know... Thanks :)

RockabillSlapMatt May 23, 2013 02:50 PM


Originally Posted by zl PINHEAD lz (Post 495836)
That's good to know... Thanks :)

Don't just look for one excuse not to jet. You will benefit from jetting more than the slip-on. Even more so with the air box lid removed or an aftermarket snorkel. There's no way around it. It depends on your elevation of course.

RaceGass May 23, 2013 03:27 PM

Remember your location has everything to do with it. In so cal I had a 40 pilot jet before going with a fcr35. Higher altitudes may not need rejetting. Sea level here required it as the very first ride the header was turning blue from the heat.

TNC May 23, 2013 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by linkin5 (Post 495830)
I've not seen a lean afr on an 09 or up stock bike, most were more rich than lean that is why it responds so well to the slip-on alone. I'd add the slip-on and see, if you have issues jet but on my 09 it wasn't necessary at all and when I did open the airbox and jet it made less of a difference powerwise than the slip-on alone.

linkin, I wouldn't necessarily dispute what the AFR readings might be on the OEM needle, but I doubt there's little debate about the lousy profile of that OEM needle. This is where the DJ needle kills in terms of great response and performance. The OEM needle yields a funky, herky-jerky throttle response even when you lift it with washers. It also has a sensitivity to surging when trying to maintain a steady cruise throttle position. It's not unrideable, just not optimum.

zl PINHEAD lz May 31, 2013 12:17 PM

So my exhaust came and looks well apart from one thing...
It has no bung for the O2 sensor unlike the stock pipe.

If I was to replace the old exhaust with the new, what would need to be done with the O2 sensor?

Thanks guys

cmott426 May 31, 2013 01:38 PM

Your bike is fuel injected.....??

zl PINHEAD lz May 31, 2013 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by cmott426 (Post 496217)
Your bike is fuel injected.....??

It is..


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