pilot jets

[rideOn]

I don't know what size pilots are in my bike, no numbers on them. the PO installed 4-1 exhaust and i've heard the outer carbs, 1 and 4, normally run leaner than 2 and 3. would it make since to simply go up one size on #'s 2 and 3 and two sizes on #'s 1 and 4?

i rebuilt the carbs per all forum guidelines and the chops and performance are great in second gear and up. but i have to choke fully to crank, even in 80 deg and above

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Find the stock carb specs in your manual or click below:

Carb Specs:
Float Height/Jetting/Tuning



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Steve]

Using the "choke" to start the bike is NORMAL. Some have adjusted their jetting to where the need for "choke" has been minimized or eliminated, but one way or another, the engine requires a richer mixture when cold. Yes, 80 degrees is "cold" to an engine.

I have no idea why the outer cylinders would run leaner. I am under the impression that the jetting is different to control the combustion temperature. And, it's usually the MAIN jets that are changed, not the pilot jets.

One more item, if you don't know what's in your carbs now, how are you going to order some that are one and two sizes larger? Larger than what?

You say you have a 4-into-1 pipe on there. Any idea what MAIN jets you have?

Do you have the stock airbox or pod filters? That will also affect your jetting requirements.

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