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Buying a new carburetor. Which one?

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1980mcneil:
So I think my carburetors worn out and long story short I've just decided to pick a new one up since they're only a couple hundred bucks.
I want a carb that is hassle-free and possibly performs better for the trails. Just by reading the forms a little I've come up with just replacing my stock carb, or getting the air Striker quad carb. I only have the standard bolt on mods and I'm not going to be doing anything crazy with my rebuilds. Does anybody have any suggestions? I'd also like to not have to replace a bunch of other components or modify anything. I probably just go with the stock carburetor if that were the case. I don't think the air Striker needs any mods but I could be wrong. If somebody suggest something besides the stock carburetor could you also be kind enough to give me a part number. I noticed the air Striker comes in a couple different versions and I'd like the one that's the least hassle

Thank you

FL_Sharpshooter:
I was running a 44mm lectron for a short time. I was never fully satisfied with how it was performing, always seemed to be robbing the bike's hit/power. Like you, I exclusively ride trails. I put on an OEM 2000 CR250 carburetor (38mm PWK airstriker), and changed the jetting and needle. Been running absolutely clean and perfect ever since. You can't go wrong with the 38mm airstriker. I ended up buying two of them (one for my cr500af, and one for my kx500af). Here's the honda part #: 16100-KZ3-J21. I ordered mine from partzilla, they're about the cheapest I've seen.

motorman455:
Also check out jdjetting. He sells new airstrykers with his jet kits already installed for about the same price as a stock new one. I bought a 41mm keihin from him and am totally happy with it. No more of the dreaded decel surging either!

moreccsthanlbs:
I put a 38mm AS from JD Jetting on my CR500af. Gave him my riding conditions and it was set up out of the box. I haven't had to adjust anything...literally plug and play. It also came with extra jets and an additional needle.

motorman455:
Same here. I tried a different pilot, needle position and main but ended up right back where he set it!

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