is my jetting close?

[06BCBANSHEE]

banshee was running like shit ,  took the carbs apart and cleaned them.  they were filthy btw.  dirtiest carbs I have ever seen.  it seemed to bog at 0-1/4 throttle.

 

It had 280 mains 30 pilot, needle 3rd clip i believe.

 

sea level; right now its about 50 degrees ; summer about 68-86

 

FMF fatty gold series, chopped silencers, +4 timing, K&N air filter with power lid.  Vforce 4 reeds.

 

from what I have read 280 seems a little lean? I dropped the pilot to 27.5 and it elliminated the bog.  Seems to rev and run great.  planned on going riding tommror and doing a plug chop.

 

Think its to lean on the main?  input appreciated

 

[250rbanshee]

Plug chop is the best way to tell if its lean or not.  I run 280 mains, stock pilots, and needle on the 4th clip year round.  I don't ride in the cold weather much.  My elevation is around 650.  Throw in a set of 300 mains and see how it feels.

[apeik]

chances are...that dirt/sand whatever got into your motor if the slides got that dirty inside 

[sheerider11]

My girlfriend runs 27.5 290 with pods sea level.

[06BCBANSHEE]

chances are...that dirt/sand whatever got into your motor if the slides got that dirty inside 

 

Ya I was worried about that.  I got my TORS kit installed by a motorcycle mechanic last summer.  I was stupid and at the time was very uncomftorable with working on carbs.  Which I know is very stupid,  they are so easy.

 

I inspected what I could,  doesnt look like any sand got in the cylinders,  there was no trace of anything where the reed valves go in. Comprerssion is at 124& 122.

 

If sand and shit was gonna cause a problem it should have happened by now right? have only been able to ride for about 20 mins or so.

 

Ill be doing a plug chop tommoro hopefully,  It had these jets in it since I bought it, about 4 yrs ago, and just today I dropped the pilot to a 27.5

 

I also removed the overflow bottle, its now leaking a bit,  will this stop once it drains a bit?  I got a ASI rad ready to install, just aiting for my new steering stem so I can do both at once.

 

thanks guys.  It seems to run great now,  ill post pics of my plug chop.  

[Larry's Shee]

Make sure you have the rubber gaskets under the carb caps

[06BCBANSHEE]

Ya i checked for the gaskets,  pretty sure the idiot that installed the TORS didn't completely tighten down the caps properly.  the lock nuts on the caps was loose as well.  which i could see it allowing dirt in.  I should have just done everything myself.  had no faith in myself at the time tho.  

 

It honestly runs great now, and my compression is good so I dont think I damaged anything.  Time will tell I suppose.