Installing exhaust system and jet kit tonight.. Any last words?!
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Installing exhaust system and jet kit tonight.. Any last words?!
haha.. I'm following the write-up on removing the carb here: http://www.hmfengineering.com/forums...ead.php?t=1617
And the exhaust I'm not worried about installing - it's mainly the jet kit as I've never participated in any carburator shenanigans before!
I ride usually between sea level, and 500-1k at the VERY most..
I was thinking I'd take the air box lid off, and put the exhaust on (FMF Q4 full kit) - and I have the dynojet kit for the KLX300.. I was thinking 128 main jet? And what about the needle?
Any inspiring and helpful words/direction would be greatly appreciated!!!!
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And the exhaust I'm not worried about installing - it's mainly the jet kit as I've never participated in any carburator shenanigans before!
I ride usually between sea level, and 500-1k at the VERY most..
I was thinking I'd take the air box lid off, and put the exhaust on (FMF Q4 full kit) - and I have the dynojet kit for the KLX300.. I was thinking 128 main jet? And what about the needle?
Any inspiring and helpful words/direction would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Thanks guys
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RE: Installing exhaust system and jet kit tonight.. Any last words?!
Once you get the diaphram out make your adjustments quick. You will have less of a chance of the diaphram swelling. If it does, stick it in the freezer for a little.
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RE: Installing exhaust system and jet kit tonight.. Any last words?!
as long as you've read all the instructional posts in here and looked at all the pic's a couple dozen times your all set.
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in addition to the hmf site, i also used the write-up and pics from "dirtsurfers mod day" which i found here in the faq section. very helpful. i followed the recommended settings in the dj kit and found them to be right on.
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RE: Installing exhaust system and jet kit tonight.. Any last words?!
It's done!
finally.
The exhaust was cake, taking out the carb was a PITA. I'm sure next time will be much quicker now that I know how to do it.
Fired it up - first shot, idles perfect. Let it warm up, and took it for a rip. It's like a whole new bike now! Not very much louder at idle or when putting, but when you open it up it thumps pretty good
Settings - FMF kit, c-clip at 4th notch, 132 main jet, 2.5 turns out. Seems perfect. I thought 128 was what everyone did - but the FMF writeup said to use the 132.. Should I try the 128 or keep it there?
Also - that air line that comes out the bottom of the carb right under the diaphragm - is that just supposed to vent? Or should it be hooked up somewhere?
Supposed to be sunny tomorrow - I'll be riding in to work, and stopping in the woods on my way home!
http://cousinlarry.com/images/dirtbike/klx/newpipe1.jpg
http://cousinlarry.com/images/dirtbike/klx/newpipe2.jpg
ps - Don't mind my dirty garage
finally.
The exhaust was cake, taking out the carb was a PITA. I'm sure next time will be much quicker now that I know how to do it.
Fired it up - first shot, idles perfect. Let it warm up, and took it for a rip. It's like a whole new bike now! Not very much louder at idle or when putting, but when you open it up it thumps pretty good
Settings - FMF kit, c-clip at 4th notch, 132 main jet, 2.5 turns out. Seems perfect. I thought 128 was what everyone did - but the FMF writeup said to use the 132.. Should I try the 128 or keep it there?
Also - that air line that comes out the bottom of the carb right under the diaphragm - is that just supposed to vent? Or should it be hooked up somewhere?
Supposed to be sunny tomorrow - I'll be riding in to work, and stopping in the woods on my way home!
http://cousinlarry.com/images/dirtbike/klx/newpipe1.jpg
http://cousinlarry.com/images/dirtbike/klx/newpipe2.jpg
ps - Don't mind my dirty garage
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RE: Installing exhaust system and jet kit tonight.. Any last words?!
see, there really WAS a dirtbike in there. i rode around 9 months thinking my bike was pretty decent, now jetted and piped the bike is absolutely fantastic. unfortunately, the newfound power has me noticing the suspension more. every time i gas it, the back end mushes down and the front end raises!!! i can see moto pro in my future.
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It's done!
finally.
The exhaust was cake, taking out the carb was a PITA. I'm sure next time will be much quicker now that I know how to do it.
Fired it up - first shot, idles perfect. Let it warm up, and took it for a rip. It's like a whole new bike now! Not very much louder at idle or when putting, but when you open it up it thumps pretty good
Settings - FMF kit, c-clip at 4th notch, 132 main jet, 2.5 turns out. Seems perfect. I thought 128 was what everyone did - but the FMF writeup said to use the 132.. Should I try the 128 or keep it there?
Also - that air line that comes out the bottom of the carb right under the diaphragm - is that just supposed to vent? Or should it be hooked up somewhere?
Supposed to be sunny tomorrow - I'll be riding in to work, and stopping in the woods on my way home!
http://cousinlarry.com/images/dirtbike/klx/newpipe1.jpg
http://cousinlarry.com/images/dirtbike/klx/newpipe2.jpg
ps - Don't mind my dirty garage
It's done!
finally.
The exhaust was cake, taking out the carb was a PITA. I'm sure next time will be much quicker now that I know how to do it.
Fired it up - first shot, idles perfect. Let it warm up, and took it for a rip. It's like a whole new bike now! Not very much louder at idle or when putting, but when you open it up it thumps pretty good
Settings - FMF kit, c-clip at 4th notch, 132 main jet, 2.5 turns out. Seems perfect. I thought 128 was what everyone did - but the FMF writeup said to use the 132.. Should I try the 128 or keep it there?
Also - that air line that comes out the bottom of the carb right under the diaphragm - is that just supposed to vent? Or should it be hooked up somewhere?
Supposed to be sunny tomorrow - I'll be riding in to work, and stopping in the woods on my way home!
http://cousinlarry.com/images/dirtbike/klx/newpipe1.jpg
http://cousinlarry.com/images/dirtbike/klx/newpipe2.jpg
ps - Don't mind my dirty garage
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RE: Installing exhaust system and jet kit tonight.. Any last words?!
that's a vent line on the carb. there's 2 of them right? if the bike is running good with the 132 main then just leave it in. what did you do with the airbox lid?
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RE: Installing exhaust system and jet kit tonight.. Any last words?!
Airbox lid is completely off.
Today once I noticed a TINY split second stumble when going to WOT.. - nothing after that.. Could that mean too rich?
Today once I noticed a TINY split second stumble when going to WOT.. - nothing after that.. Could that mean too rich?
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