few questions about lectrons

[studroes]

hey guys i just bought a set of 38mm lectrons with filters and intakes. this is going on my 4mil and i just wondered if you guys had any pointers for me before i run them?? im new to lectrons but the guy i bought them frm said he took them off his running banshee so would there me much changing to do in the carbs to run them on my setup? also, can just the stock banshee throttle cables be used with lectrons or do they need a special cable? thanks in advance guys!!

[docjcwatson]

You are def. going to need a different throttle cable. The stock ones will not be able to open the slide all the way on your new carbs.

 

As far as changing your needle. There is only one in the Lectron carb. If he was running the same gas you are and you are both at the same elevation, you are good. If not, you will need a new needle.

[locogato11283]

lectrons are junk in my opinion. shitty built. there are a hundred of those metering rods for them too. hope you can figure out which one you need.

 

id run keihins.

[Snopczynski]

Call around and get some needle and power jet starting points. Those carbs will make more low end power than keihins or mikunis and maintain the same mid-top power. They are great carbs, just hard to tune if your used to a conventional carburetor.

[studroes]

alright thanks guys. where or what is the best type of throttle cable to use? and also, will i have to change the actual throttle part itself? i know my buddy had to do that with his lectrons

[4stroker]

Jim at Passion Racing is a lectron guru, he swears by em. give him a call for some setup advice.

 

http://www.passionracingengines.com/

[wesw]

call dennis packard up he is the dealer for them and know them like the back of his hand.

 

look up packard racing or industries or whatever its called.

 

he isa good guy.

[dajogejr]

Jim at Passion Racing is a lectron guru, he swears by em. give him a call for some setup advice.

 

http://www.passionracingengines.com/

 

I did not know that....he doesn't advertise them on his site...

 

Lectrons are GREAT carbs. However....with the different needles available to them, it can be very confusing. The key is getting the right needle.

 

Dennis Packard and Fast By Gast are the only two Lectron Distributors/dealers that I know of.

 

They are without a doubt one of the best mods I've done to my bike, period. Do some reading on them so you understand how they work. Once you get the correct needle (which Dennis Packard can not only tell you, but he'll probably get you 95% close to the length it needs to be) they are a breeze to tune in. No jets to play with, just the needle (called metering rod) and power jet to tune it.

 

They are not as finicky as Kehin or Mikuni carbs. I go from 70 to 90 degree summer riding to ice riding and barely have to adjust the carbs....on METHANOL...

 

Call Dennis Packard. get his throttle cable, talk to him about your needle...he'll get you straightened out.

As said, he is one helluva nice guy.

 

http://www.packardracing.com/

 

You may have to grind a little metal out of the inside of the throttle housing if it's a stock thumb throttle for the lever to fully clear.

I've had an aftermarket throttle for some time, so it's a non-issue.

Edited December 16, 2008 by dajogejr

[studroes]

what type of throttle are you using with your setup? i want to keep my stock carb setup for a project that im building so i dont want to do anything to it to where i cant use if for the stock carbs. thanks!!

[dajogejr]

I use an SRP which is made by Chariot. I wish I had his new design...mine is 4 years old, his new one is much nicer.

[studroes]

where can you buy those? what about the cable?