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K & N filter lean

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Will adding a K&N air filter lean my bike out? It runs a bit rich right now so I'm kind of hoping that's the case. Thanks!
 
it will lean it out a bit but why is your bike running rich as it is?
you should sort out the reason why it is running rich rather than overcome it by fitting a K&N filter
 
i'm lazy and really hate taking the carbs out. the plugs are all black but the bike runs great. I basically want to lean it out a bit to bring the fuel economy up a touch. everything is stock on it so my best guess is that the needles need to be moved a notch. probably put them in the wrong place during re assembly.
 
you need to get UNLAZY and remove the carbs, give them a good clean and check what size jets have been installed. a completely stock bike should not be running rich and can easily be corrected with a little bit of practical general maintenance
 
right now my new baby is making me lazy!!! haha I do need a new filter anyways so I'll go from there. My plan is to take them out this winter and see what's up. Check float height, etc.
 
thkbaron said:
right now my new baby is making me lazy!!! haha I do need a new filter anyways so I'll go from there. My plan is to take them out this winter and see what's up. Check float height, etc.
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Hmm, if the carbs have never been off that bike, Plan to do a complete rebuild along with new carb boots front and rear. Do a valve adjust as well when the carbs are off, that is if they haven't been adjusted in some time. Then again what is it gonna hurt.
 
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