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1978 gs750 jetting

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I recently purchased a jet kit from 6sigma racing, and they suggested running 117.5 main jets on the middle two carbs and 115s on the outer carbs. My bike has a Mac 4 into one exhaust and K&N filter pods. Is this ok, or should I be running the same size main jets? I'm having jetting problems after installing the exhaust and filters. Also, what is the correct float height? Any help will be appreciated.
 
Stock main jets are 100, so they are suggesting sizes that are 6 and 7 sizes larger. That is about what I would expect, but not the different sizes. The '83 550 and '84 1150 used different-size mains, but I have not heard of others doing so. Not saying it's a bad idea, just have never heard of it.

According to the information that I have, the correct float height is 23.0 +/- 1.0 mm.


So, you are having "jetting problems" after installing pods and a pipe? Gee, I've never heard of that happening before. :-\\\
Sorry about the sarcasm, I am just amused every time I hear this.
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At least you are asking for help with some intelligent questions.
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Mixing main sizes seems wrong. Might be compensating for blocked airflow on the outside when your legs get in the way of the pods.
 
Hi,

Some models of these bikes, like the later 1150, came from the factory with the middle two cylinders jetted a little fatter than the outer cylinders. This was for the cooling effect. The middle cylinders would run too hot if the jetting was too lean.

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