why not dial a jet

[yamahakid1]

a mechanic told me it would be more hassle to have them? also he said they are made for 4 strokes. Should i not put them on my banshee?

[Tim C]

I have them on my Banshee and I like them

[pipebomb]

That's funny, since the dial-a-jet is based off the Lectron pick-up system that has been used by motorcycles and dirtbikes, and later ATV's, for about 40 years. And a lot of 2-strokes at that. Not saying he's a poor mechanic, just might not have a lot of expirence w/ them.

Edited April 29, 2006 by pipebomb

[yamahakid1]

since i use pod filters for the summer and airbox for the winter when i go to drill the holes for them where is the best spot? anyone got a picture or can explain?

[pipebomb]

but it can probably go just about any on the top as long as it's behind the slide(closest to the airbox)

Here's how a powerjet is installed, which is similar to the Dial-a-jet. might help to explain it.

 

http://216.194.105.243/powerjets.htm

Edited April 30, 2006 by pipebomb

[yamahakid1]

im at a 310 right now i blew the bike at a 280 so what main jet should be in there to adjust from a 290 or 300?

[pipebomb]

you got to follow the instructions that come w/ it. they will tell how to set it up correctly. but it will require rejetting to where it should normally be without the dial-a-jet to use it as a baseline. and then you would use the dial-a-jet to fine tune up and down as changes are needed.

[yamahakid1]

thats what im misunderstanding though, you just go a little leaner than what u should be using then adjusdt from there right?

[pipebomb]

no, you'll have to jet it spot on first, as if the dial-a-jet wasen't there. It's meant to allow you the ability to adjust up and down to act like jets several sizes larger and smaller

 

Basically you have to set-up the carb like normal w/ the correct jets and needle postition then the Dial-a-jet is used to fine tune in the field as conditions dictate( like rapid elevation changes like up a steep mountain trail.) without the hassle of needing to tear everthing to rejet.

Edited April 30, 2006 by pipebomb

[Tim C]

no, you'll have to jet it spot on first, as if the dial-a-jet wasen't there. It's meant to allow you the ability to adjust up and down to act like jets several sizes larger and smaller

 

Basically you have to set-up the carb like normal w/ the correct jets and needle postition then the Dial-a-jet is  used to fine tune in the field as conditions dictate( like rapid elevation changes like up a steep mountain trail.) without the hassle of needing to tear everthing to rejet.

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If you jet the main jet perfect without using the Dial-a-jet then you'll not be using it at all. You will not be able to lean down (if going to higher elevation), only richen it. The way it is ment to be used is by running a couple jet sizes smaller main jets and make up the difference with the Dial-a-jet. This way it gives you adjustment in both directions