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where to source 77'gs550 performance jets

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As the title says


looking for a performance jet kit for my 77 gs550,


does anyone have one, or know where to get one ? Figure i need around the 120 jets, has a cored out stock exhaust, and 50mm trumpets,

:confused::confused::confused::pray::pray::pray:
 
www.jetsrus.com

There aren't jet kits for the VM carbs because the VMs don't need kits

Just order the jet sizes you want and start tuning
 
16 main jets with shipping from Z1 are only about $35.00
Spend your money any way that you see fit but, I would just call Z1. ;)

Daniel
 
Thanks for all the replies, i will most likeley call z1 in the morning,

What jet sizes are you guys running/pending mods?
 
120s should be a good start

Raise the needles one notch

Then, plug chop time

You may end up with larger jets (including pilot jets) with the velocity stacks
 
120s should be a good start

Raise the needles one notch

Then, plug chop time

You may end up with larger jets (including pilot jets) with the velocity stacks

Sent Z1 an email,



""The general formula for what you’re describing:

+1 on pilot jet
+3 on main jet
+1 notch on jet needle (usually one notch up from the bottom notch, thus elevating the needle)

Stock jetting, if a B, C, or EC model, was 15 pilot and 80 main.

So get a 17.5 pilot (+1), and an 87.5 main (+3).

http://www.z1enterprises.com/Pilot-Jet-VM22210--175-83.aspx

This is a bit problematic, Zach. I don’t stock anything smaller than a 92.5 main jet.

You may want to get all the jets from Sudco – www.Sudco.com or 800-998-3529

Their part numbers:
#17.5 pilot …… 004-003
#87.5 mains ….. 004-163
#90 mains…..004-164

""


the #17.5 pilot makes sense, but from #80 to #120 on the main seems excessive?
I am looking to order 4 or so different sizes just would like to specify a range,

something of the sort #105-#110-#115-#120?
 
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On a 550 I would leave the pilot jet alone - you can tune that in easily on the fuel and air screws (plus don't forget on the 550s you have that odd 'double pilot jet' arrangement). Raise the needles one notch and about 90 on the mains (maybe 95 to start, erring on rich). That will get you ballpark enough for fine tuning. Anything over 100 on the mains on for the bigger VMs.
 
Sent Z1 an email,



""The general formula for what you?re describing:

+1 on pilot jet
+3 on main jet
+1 notch on jet needle (usually one notch up from the bottom notch, thus elevating the needle)

Stock jetting, if a B, C, or EC model, was 15 pilot and 80 main.

So get a 17.5 pilot (+1), and an 87.5 main (+3).

http://www.z1enterprises.com/Pilot-Jet-VM22210--175-83.aspx

This is a bit problematic, Zach. I don?t stock anything smaller than a 92.5 main jet.

You may want to get all the jets from Sudco ? www.Sudco.com or 800-998-3529

Their part numbers:
#17.5 pilot ?? 004-003
#87.5 mains ?.. 004-163
#90 mains?..004-164

""


the #17.5 pilot makes sense, but from #80 to #120 on the main seems excessive?
I am looking to order 4 or so different sizes just would like to specify a range,

something of the sort #105-#110-#115-#120?

Sorry, I went too big - forgot you have a 550.

It might help if you add your bike into your signature

But, a lot of 1000s start with a #95 main and end up at #120, which is +10 jet sizes
 
Sorry, I went too big - forgot you have a 550.

It might help if you add your bike into your signature

But, a lot of 1000s start with a #95 main and end up at #120, which is +10 jet sizes


Not trying to be an ass, but this was the thread title:

"where to source 77'gs550 performance jets"

Hard to forget we are talking about a 550 in this case.


Still good advice about the signature, I've yet to do that and will shortly add one.
 
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Not trying to be an ass, but this was the thread title:

"where to source 77'gs550 performance jets"

Hard to forget we are talking about a 550 in this case.

Still good advice about the signature, I've yet to do that and will shortly add one.

We all make mistakes when trying to help out others and answering questions.
I am guilty of mis-reading the year of the bike and knowing the differences in valve configuration or carburetors used. :o
At least you got an attempt at an answer rather than "WHY DON'T YOU CHECK THE ARCHIVES!" or "CHECK THE SEARCH FUNCTION, IT HAS BEEN COVERED HUNDREDS OF TIMES" now leave!!! :p
BTW, the search function on this site stinks. Hard to even find your own posts yet alone other persons postings. :-\\\

JMHO,

Daniel
 
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We all make mistakes when trying to help out others and answering questions.
I am guilty of mis-reading the year of the bike and knowing the differences in valve configuration or carburetors used. :o
At least you got an attempt at an answer rather than "WHY DON'T YOU CHECK THE ARCHIVES!" or "CHECK THE SEARCH FUNCTION, IT HAS BEEN COVERED HUNDREDS OF TIMES" now leave!!! :p
BTW, the search function on this site stinks. Hard to even find your own posts yet alone other persons postings. :-\\\

JMHO,

Daniel

I was just messin with ya. I added a Signature finally.

If you go into your User CP you can pull up all your threads and posts (User CP , Profile, Stats). I believe you can add people as friends and view their posts through their profile the same way).
 
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