carbs 101

[Steve Minor]

Could someone please comment on the following carb (38 Bing) settings....

Main jet= 185-190
Pilot jet= 35
Needle jet= 285
Needle position= 2 (middle)

I took them from the manual and I want to make sure it's right when I crank my 400gs6 for the first time since the rebuild.



Edited by - steve minor on 08/13/2003  1:50:14 PM

[Larry Perkins]

I think most Bing carbed bikes benefit from one size smaller needle jet.  I believe the 283 will give a little better low end performance.

 

[Lloyd Boland]

Make sure the main jet is relatively new.  Over time the needle may make the main into an oval shape making it run richer.