Moriartii Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Since I have gotten my 97 bird I have noticed the after smell of gas when I put her to bed when finished riding. I did a search and thought it may be the plugs. So I changed out the plugs. In doing so I noticed nothing out of the ordinary on the plugs themselves. Also checked the breather lines (?) and they are clear and not kinked. Only other thing I think it could be is the fact I have a Yosh RS-3 full exhaust on the bike 4-2-1. Came with the bike and I am assuming it was not jetted when the exhaust was added. I notice that when I choke the bike in cooler weather is idles up rough (way rich) and has the heavy gas smell. Would I benefit from a Factory pro kit and if so how hard is it to install myself? I think I could do it BUT the little part and shit make me nervous as well as jacking around with my bike's fuel system. Thoughts? Thank you Kinley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 From what you're saying, I'd say it already has a jet kit in it, but it's maybe set a little rich... You'd know if it didn't have a jet kit... it would cut out almost completely at ~5k - ~7500rpm... that's what mine did... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriartii Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 From what you're saying, I'd say it already has a jet kit in it, but it's maybe set a little rich... You'd know if it didn't have a jet kit... it would cut out almost completely at ~5k - ~7500rpm... that's what mine did... Mike Yes it seems to have a very decided "flat spot' ~ 5K till about ~65Kish. Hence also adding to my suspicions of it not having a jet kit in it. Kinley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porterb123 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 From what you're saying, I'd say it already has a jet kit in it, but it's maybe set a little rich... You'd know if it didn't have a jet kit... it would cut out almost completely at ~5k - ~7500rpm... that's what mine did... Mike Yes it seems to have a very decided "flat spot' ~ 5K till about ~65Kish. Hence also adding to my suspicions of it not having a jet kit in it. Kinley With stock carb setup and adding a full aftermarket exhaust, your bike would run lean and as such could use a jet kit. Could the previous owner have backed out the idle mixture screws to help with the lean condition?? If so, it is not unusal at all to have a heavey gas smell at idle. To check for lean or fat at 5k to 7.5k give the bike a little choke while riding at that rpm...if it speeds up and runs better, it is running lean....if it runs worse, then its fat. A jet kit is not hard to install. My bird is FI, but I have alot of experience with 80s honda CV type carbs. Ride down to Houston and we'll set you up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 now... there's a difference between a "flat spot" and "cuttingthe fuck out"... Mine "cut the fuck out" before the jet kit... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriartii Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 now... there's a difference between a "flat spot" and "cuttingthe fuck out"... Mine "cut the fuck out" before the jet kit... Mike @ Barton-no it is a decided flat spot and not a "cutting the fuck out" so I think that part is ok. @ Porter-I will give what you suggested a look see and once I get the kit will plan a run down to Houston if the offer is open. Thank you kinley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porterb123 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 now... there's a difference between a "flat spot" and "cuttingthe fuck out"... Mine "cut the fuck out" before the jet kit... Mike @ Barton-no it is a decided flat spot and not a "cutting the fuck out" so I think that part is ok. @ Porter-I will give what you suggested a look see and once I get the kit will plan a run down to Houston if the offer is open. Thank you kinley Offer is open....come on down...even have a spare room for overnight....been a looooong time since we had cumpny....if you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriartii Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 now... there's a difference between a "flat spot" and "cuttingthe fuck out"... Mine "cut the fuck out" before the jet kit... Mike @ Barton-no it is a decided flat spot and not a "cutting the fuck out" so I think that part is ok. @ Porter-I will give what you suggested a look see and once I get the kit will plan a run down to Houston if the offer is open. Thank you kinley Offer is open....come on down...even have a spare room for overnight....been a looooong time since we had cumpny....if you know what I mean Dayam it Porter no broke back mountain lovin!!!!!!! fucko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porterb123 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 now... there's a difference between a "flat spot" and "cuttingthe fuck out"... Mine "cut the fuck out" before the jet kit... Mike @ Barton-no it is a decided flat spot and not a "cutting the fuck out" so I think that part is ok. @ Porter-I will give what you suggested a look see and once I get the kit will plan a run down to Houston if the offer is open. Thank you kinley Offer is open....come on down...even have a spare room for overnight....been a looooong time since we had cumpny....if you know what I mean Dayam it Porter no broke back mountain lovin!!!!!!! fucko Oh well....have it your way. Offer still stands....your safe, my wife will be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriartii Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Dayam it Porter no broke back mountain lovin!!!!!!! fucko Oh well....have it your way. Offer still stands....your safe, my wife will be there Didnt mention a threesome, nasty man!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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