And it's too bad people are still buying that DJ kit when it doesn't come with all the parts required, doesn't work that well, and OEM parts do a better job for less money.

Lemon, take the time to read about this stuff on the forums. That's what it's here for, and it's been covered a million times.
And whatever you do DO NOT touch the cams. The cam profile is not a great choice for the application, but the correct way of fixing that is NOT by altering the phasing like in the MCM mod.

 

Unfortunately, I don't have the factory toolkit. For some reason it seems to be one of the first things people take away from the bike and keep for themselves. I do believe my tool box has a set of JIS screwdriver heads, so I'll check again but will definitely use a wrench to loosen the throttle cables.

Copy that Klxster, lid sans snorkel with DJ132 Stage 2 until I can get my hands on a DJ144. Yeah, I'm sure anything over that stock setting is going to be great. Not gonna lie, I'm slightly tempted to finish this and sell it to get a newer fuel injected model.

Hey Zomby, what parts does the DJ kit leave out? I have done some searching through the forums and found a few good threads with links to things that have helped me out. I've also been doing very extensive searches for walk throughs on youtube and informational vids. I don't really plan on doing anything with the cams. I've seen decent information on adjusting the exhaust cam to allow more cool air in on the intake stroke, but it's not really something I think I would be comfortable doing. I've also seen lots of people with Webmaster? cams so I might just look into that instead.

 

klxter... are you recommending a 144???

his elevation is 1300' ASL if his location info is correct. That's seems awfully large. A 138 seemed on the verge of being too big at 2000' for me. Even you're only running a 140 near sea level.

Also, I didn't realize all the screws were JIS screws. My philips head never had any issues on them (save for the butterfly plate). that's interesting to know!

 

Oh yeah, that's exactly what he's recommending. lol Yes, I'm at approximately 1300ft above sea level. It may seem large, but remember that will be running lidless, Uni Air Filter, and FULL exhaust (FMF PowerBomb header and PowerCore 4 muffler).

The screws they used may be JIS all over, but I should still be able to get them with a phillips, I think my problem came because I started with one that was too small.

 

LemonRX,
Your going to get lots of advise on here. Some of these guys are real gurus as you have found out. You also need to take in account how much sound you want to make when doing that jetting. Mine is on the quite side due to where I live, therefore my jetting is different. I have the extra quite insert in and KDX snorkel to keep sound down. I run at seal level and my specs are below and bike runs great!!

 

Yes, and I am very grateful for all the input I have received good and bad. I've already learned quite a bit and while I know I'm not an expert on this, I feel comfortable doing small projects like this on my own now.

As I type this, I have the carb in front of me. I've replaced the needle and slide spring per DJ Stage 2 instructions, and am working on the float bowl. The main jet that I need to be replacing is the one that is nearly in the center and protrudes more than the others, correct? I'm also having trouble figuring out where to use the drill bit to unbury the fuel mixture screw. I see two 'ports' that are nearly identical and right next to each other. One extends about half an inch away from the carb, and the other seems to be brass and is inset about 1/8 inch just from eye measures.

If you could help me figure out which one of those hides the fuel screw, and confirm that what I'm seeing is the main jet, then I should be able to throw it all together tomorrow after work and enjoy a ride.

 

Yes PWJM, a DJ144.. His fueling curve needs are different than yours - he is running a full FMF exhaust system.. Dyno tests with my FMF system show a far greater need for top end fueling compared to the Stock Header + Slip-on.. The full FMF system (lidless, with AFR kept at or just below 13:1) will pull power levels 7K- Redline that you have to feel to believe.. Imagine your power curve from 5-7K, then adding another 1-1.5 hp as you rev 7-10.5k... Plus, he is not running MCM. So, while MCM adds power up top, it surely can't beat the stock cam timing potential above 8.5K(or so)... I had hell tuning for the MCM's power spike that occurred at 8k - it kept spiking lean there due to the effects of the increased overlap the MCM creates..
Add this to the fact that in order to not overfuel the low-mid, you have to run the DJ needle at 1N or, alternatively, run the stock needle - both options leave a lot of needle in the needle jet at WOT... At 2N w DJ144, I was seeing up to 13:1 (https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...-system-43022/) - with 1N at his slightly increased altitude he should see about the same..

 

Don't drill the brass!!!

You'll see it in the very bottom of this image: http://www.arcticchat.com/forum/atta...vk34-cvk34.jpg

the plug isn't very thick so just drill a bit then peak, drill then peak. Pull it out once through.

Main jet is the biggest of the two jets - seen at the top of this image.

I didn't notice that he was running a header... carry on :P

 

It's ok Pwjm, no harm no foul. I'm sure you remember every detail about your bike, and that's all you need. I'd find it a little weird if you remembered every detail about everybody else's bike as well.

For now I'm just gonna run the 132 with lid and no snorkel. Gotta remember to oil my air filter tomorrow before I go for a test ride.....or pretend to go for one.

I notice in your picture (which is super helpful) that there is a jet on the lower side of the trifecta that has a slot, however the one on my carb doesn't. Which jet is that? I'm guessing it's the pilot jet that is recessed in the tunnel.

 

Ok, a few thoughts:
Don't over-oil that filter.. You could even just run it dry if you're on the street - never in lots of dust and dirt..

Be sure to set the fuel screw to 3 turns out. And snug it down gently to "fully seated" before counting 3 out..