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KX60 HELP! In need of rebuild!
Friar-Tuck:
Chris,
Yes you will Gently seat the Air Screw in on the YZ. and then back it out 1 1/2 turns (to start testing above post).
We are going to dial in the pilot first, just like the write up suggested.
Remember the pilot circuit will always be allowing fuel and air through the carb, whether you have the choke on or off, the throttle is closed or wide open, the pilot circuit is always allowing air/fuel in the engine.
Have a look again at the piccy. The pilot jet is blue. Do you see where the opening is on mouth of the carb?
The air (green bubbles below the red air flow arrow) entering the pilot circuit is regulated by the air screw, as the air passes through a small passageway in the carb body it mixes with fuel from the pilot jet and continues through the carb through a small hole just downstream of the slide valve and enters the engine.
I'm pretty sure the next larger Pilot for the KX is the 32.5
There are no guarantees this will be the correct one, I'm sorry but this is trial and error.
Just like when you moved the clip on the needle, we won't know until we try it.
It's up to you if you want to go to the 35 and jump up two sizes or not.
I'm Sorry Buddy but Without actually being there to see and hear what's going on I just have to make a best guess.
I can tell you if your running rich and blubbery or lean and popping, if you are short shifting or over-revving just like most of the other guys, but we're not there.
It might take a little time for you to recognize what the bike is doing or needs. But hang in there, we'll get it.
I'll tell you what, I will buy any of the jets you order and can't use. If you get the 32.5 and we end up getting a smaller one or larger one I'll buy the ones you don't need. Same goes for the Mains if we need those.
You can't beat that. You just have to get them so we can see if they work. The only other option is if I buy the jets,
have them shipped to you and then you ship me the ones you don't need.
Let me know what you want to do.
Tuck\o/
chris-mets:
Tuck,
I will print out what you wrote on your post about the yz and how many turns and stuff. Then Ill try it and let you know what happens. Im pretty sure this is normal but the choke on my yz you have to hold up and it doesnt stay up. I think it would be easier and quicker if you just ship me the jets for the kx then I try them and I use the one that works and pay you for that one and ship the rest back. Also one more thing i was wondering. When you start my bikes by just rolling into second gear does it harm the bike? Also does shifting without the clutch harm it too? Heading back out to the garage now and tryin the yz air screw adjustments. Later today both my gold chains for my yz and kx are coming so I have to put those on too. THanks
CHris
Friar-Tuck:
:lol:
--- Quote ---it would be easier and quicker if you just ship me the jets
--- End quote ---
How did I know you were gonna go for that! :-D
Oky Doke, we have a #138 main and #45 pilot in the YZ
and a #200 main and #30 pilot in the Kx
After some testing, Chris found the bike responded favorably the further Out the Air Screw was turned.
What is happening is by allowing more air in the pilot circuit (leaning it out) the bike runs better, this tells us we need a smaller pilot jet as the current one is too rich.
Roll starting isn't really too bad, as long as you are using the clutch.
But kick starting should be easier than pushing, jumping on and dropping the bike in gear and popping the clutch.
Shifting without the clutch is a tricky subject. I would not recommend it at your stage in the game.
If you are pushing the bike down the drive, jumping on and stabbing the shifter in 2nd without the clutch to get it started, :-o That's REALLY bad for the tranny...
Tuck\o/
chris-mets:
How do you use the clutch to roll start? I remember when I tried using the clutch to roll start it didnt work...when I roll start I jump on the bike and push forward a little then kick 2nd gaer and both bikes start right up...I most of the time kick start though...How do you use the clutch for rolling it?
And I find shifting without the clutch really easy for me...
Heres some pics of the yz carb:
Friar-Tuck:
:-o
--- Quote ---And I find shifting without the clutch really easy for me...
--- End quote ---
I think if you understood what happens in the transmission when you shift gears you wouldn't shift without the clutch anymore..
To push start the bike using the clutch, put it in neutral, run a bit to get started down the drive, jump on and grab the clutch, click the shifter up in second or third and let out the clutch. The only difference between your way and mine,
is that by using the clutch to put the bike in gear its easier on the transmission.
The wear and tear on the clutch is the same, but the clutch is much cheaper to replace than the gears are.
The Carb
Put some rags on the jaws of the vice it won't scratch the carb.
If you turn the carb 90 deg to the right (clockwise), you should be able to hold it in the vice on the sides of the body, the mouth of the carb (large bell end) outside of the jaws. I suppose it will be O.K. the way you are holding it, as long as the vice isn't too tight. I just never tried it like that.
Oh yea, I copied this from the Jets-R-Us site. I usually receive them in three days...
"Thank you for your payment! NORMAL TRANSIT TIME IS 5 to 7 BUSINESS DAYS
Your transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your purchase has been emailed to you."
The jets are on the way...
T\o/
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