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Offline Green Machine Beast

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keihin pj 36 carb
« on: September 24, 2011, 11:39:55 AM »
having problems.. put on kx500 revs good hits powerband now and no bog at all but carb floods,, to big of pilot? its 68 and main 170 but with main its good performance sounds better just when i turn gas on it over flows

Offline Polar-Bus

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Re: keihin pj 36 carb
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2011, 02:02:51 AM »
worn out or dirty carb inlet needle and seat.
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Offline Green Machine Beast

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Re: keihin pj 36 carb
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2011, 10:42:37 AM »
not to sound like complete retard but thats the part in the middle u screw main jet into right?

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Re: keihin pj 36 carb
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2011, 12:29:41 PM »
Hey green,
 The needle inlet is the little space shuttle looking thing with the rubber tip that hangs from the floats.
   I'll look for a diagram and explanation.
 Tuck\o/


 This has the best photo and explanation of the inlet needle and float height.
http://www.allthingsmoto.com/forums/f-15/how-set-your-motorcycle-carburetor-float-level-13609/
« Last Edit: September 25, 2011, 12:32:24 PM by Friar-Tuck »
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Offline Green Machine Beast

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Re: keihin pj 36 carb
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2011, 01:28:52 PM »
thanks alot big help appreciate it

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Re: keihin pj 36 carb
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2011, 05:01:08 AM »
not to sound like complete retard

NO question is "retarded" .

However there can be TONS of retarted answers....  :-D

Ask for clarification, we're here to help and probably have asked the same question at some point in our life...
01' KX500
'84 GPz1100
'87 GSX-R  750
'06 HD Fatboy
'73 Kawi H1
'03 CRG KX500 Shifter kart

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Re: keihin pj 36 carb
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2011, 03:10:47 PM »
thats the truth