Clutch or jetting?
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Clutch or jetting?
So when I'm full throttle around 5k it seems to kick into high or something. Almost like the clutch is slipping but it didn't start doing this until I changed my fuel filter. Any ideas?
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Re: Clutch or jetting?
Sounds like a jetting issue.
Stock airbox or pods?
Carb Jet Kit or Stock?
Darrin
Stock airbox or pods?
Carb Jet Kit or Stock?
Darrin
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Re: Clutch or jetting?
Stock air box and jet kit according to po. But when I cleaned the carbs the main jet screw said 107.5. Isn't that stock. I do have full v&h exhaust. Air/fuel screws 3 turns out.
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Re: Clutch or jetting?
Sounds like the area concerning the needle taper (see graphic below).
Assuming you have adjustable needles. You can try setting the clip down a notch (richer) to help with that transition point. (see attached)
I had my carbs off a million times, but once I got it right, it screamed!


Assuming you have adjustable needles. You can try setting the clip down a notch (richer) to help with that transition point. (see attached)
I had my carbs off a million times, but once I got it right, it screamed!


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Re: Clutch or jetting?
Thanks ill see what happens. Where exactly is the needle at?
Re: Clutch or jetting?
Ok I figured where and how to adjust. Thanks 

Re: Clutch or jetting?
so the needles were set all the way out. so I drop 2 pos. hopefully that will solve my issues.. ill take it for a spin later when the wife gets home.. thanks again for all the help guys.
Re: Clutch or jetting?
After my ride it still a little noticeable. Maybe one more notch. It's now from 6k to 7k. Anything else it could be? It doesn't do it when I gradually get to 6 or 7k.
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Re: Clutch or jetting?
The starting point is 1 in from the rich end IIRC. I would start there. How many notches are on your needles?
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Re: Clutch or jetting?
Right now it's 3 in from the lean side. When I get a chance to change it I will. Ill let u know how it does. Thanks Rage