I can't get my carb's tuned properly with exhaust and pods. ):

[3Phase]

Yeah basically that was all apart, and I got it hooked up working great, so I thought. Could that crap really be my problem? I though all that was just for the "warning everything is broken" module between the gauges.

"Mmm, could be!" (munching on a carrot) but have you checked the fuel tank filler cap to see if the vent is plugged up?

If the vent's plugged the engine'll run and rev fine until you get on the road, then it'll pull a vacuum in the tank and basically run out of gas until it sits for a few minutes and the air pressure equalizes enough for the fuel to flow down to the carbs again.

That'd beat the heck out of changing jets again or messing up that pretty blue wiring.


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[CaptonZap]

I have checked my plugs after every run, and they look great, that is why I THINK they are good. I'm no expert, so although the plugs look good to me, they could still be the wrong mains, but I am fairly confident they are good.

Did you check them after you got back to the shop? Plugs will change color in a few seconds, so if the engine is crapping out, hit the kill switch, pull the clutch, coast over to the side of the road, and pull the plugs and look. If they aren't black, then chances are that there are other problems. If two are black, 1-4 or 2-3, then you probably have ignition problems. Usually though, igniton faults leave the plugs at their running color when the ignition failed. They might be wet, depending on how hot the engine is and how fast you got the plugs out.
And if you are using old plugs, all bets are off.
CZ

[Dylano*]

Yeah basically that was all apart, and I got it hooked up working great, so I thought. Could that crap really be my problem? I though all that was just for the "warning everything is broken" module between the gauges.

[natemoen]

.......scotch-locs and who knows what all.......

I HATE THOSE THINGS WITH THE GREATEST PASSION ONE CAN POSSIBLY MUSTER!!!!!!!

The number of truck driver I have cussed out over the years after they "fixed" their trailer lights..........

[motoman]

You couldn't POSSIBLY be talking about THIS neat and tidy, all assuredly properly connected ball of wires could you?! ....

.......scotch-locs and who knows what all.......

[BA80]

Just be cause it looks good doesn't mean it is good. ( 3 divorces)

[Dylano*]

I'm curious to know.... WAS the headlight bucket off this bike at any time???
The reason I ask is........ I installed a new/used headlight bucket last season. After a week or so I had serious stumbling, stalling, backfire problems. ONLY while I was moving. I went absolutely NUTS trying to figure out why.. Then I remembered, ALL of the ign./ power wires are in that bucket and they were all disconnected and re-connected..... I went back in the bucket and checked, cleaned and rechecked all of the connections. Problem GONE!!!!!!!!! You may be chasing your tail looking at the carbs or fuel. I would start disconnecting, cleaning, greasing all the electrical connections starting at the battery. "Deoxit" is an awesome cleaner. It can be found at electronics store and music stores where they sell amps, guitars, and things. AND just because it might not have been off, doesn't mean the problem isn't in there. Give the fuel system and your brain a break. It's not like cleaning connections is a waste of time. If you received this bike in parts, I'm sure they were all neglected. Good Luck!!!

You couldn't POSSIBLY be talking about THIS neat and tidy, all assuredly properly connected ball of wires could you?! ....

[XJ Rob]

I'm curious to know.... WAS the headlight bucket off this bike at any time???
The reason I ask is........ I installed a new/used headlight bucket last season. After a week or so I had serious stumbling, stalling, backfire problems. ONLY while I was moving. I went absolutely NUTS trying to figure out why.. Then I remembered, ALL of the ign./ power wires are in that bucket and they were all disconnected and re-connected..... I went back in the bucket and checked, cleaned and rechecked all of the connections. Problem GONE!!!!!!!!! You may be chasing your tail looking at the carbs or fuel. I would start disconnecting, cleaning, greasing all the electrical connections starting at the battery. "Deoxit" is an awesome cleaner. It can be found at electronics store and music stores where they sell amps, guitars, and things. AND just because it might not have been off, doesn't mean the problem isn't in there. Give the fuel system and your brain a break. It's not like cleaning connections is a waste of time. If you received this bike in parts, I'm sure they were all neglected. Good Luck!!!

[Dylano*]

You said:4 over mains, 1 over pilots, pilot screws 6 out.
Screwed pilot screws down to 3.5 out.

I would go back to stock on the pilot jets. I may start fine, but after you warm it up and go a few blocks it could be overly rich. If you are talking about earlier carbs, you can't block the carb vent hoses or you will start overfilling the carbs... (sorry, I don't know your carb models, I forgot to look.)

I've tried stock pilots two separate times, in order for it to run pilots screws have to be out like seven turns.

[Dylano*]

And looking at them after the thing chokes would let you KNOW, not think.

CZ

I have checked my plugs after every run, and they look great, that is why I THINK they are good. I'm no expert, so although the plugs look good to me, they could still be the wrong mains, but I am fairly confident they are good.

[skids]

You said:4 over mains, 1 over pilots, pilot screws 6 out.
Screwed pilot screws down to 3.5 out.

I would go back to stock on the pilot jets. I may start fine, but after you warm it up and go a few blocks it could be overly rich. If you are talking about earlier carbs, you can't block the carb vent hoses or you will start overfilling the carbs... (sorry, I don't know your carb models, I forgot to look.)

[CaptonZap]

I think the mains are good.

And looking at them after the thing chokes would let you KNOW, not think.

CZ

[Dylano*]

The four over mains are because of the pod filters and Open headers. That is going off the "jet recommendation chart" sticky thread, I believe it is a sticky anyways.

I have been checking my plugs after each test run ...with this her setup and my pilot screws and 3.5 is the first time they haven't been fuel fouled plugs. I had three over pilots before! Way too big. I think the mains are good.

[CaptonZap]

IT RUNS! kinda :/ same **** as before it seems...


Warmed it up, checked plugs... they were black.
4 over mains, 1 over pilots, pilot screws 6 out.
Screwed pilot screws down to 3.5 out.
No more black plugs, they look great.
Bike idles and rev's pretty good.
Took for test ride.
SAME DAMN THING AS BEFORE.
it idles and rev's FINE!
then after about half a block when I get on it a little,
shift, keep getting on it a little, till about 6k rpm in second.
Then I shift to third let off the gas, bike runs like ****,
wont want to rev at all then died.
Couldn't get it to start, till about 1 min later and keeping it rev'd up to about 4k
If I let it go any lower it would want to die, let out the clutch and hoble another half block... then it startes going a little better again, then runs fine for a sec, (only been in first and second for a sec at this point) then got home.


any ideas?

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Is anyone besides me wondering about the 4 over mains?
Put a plug wrench in your pocket, (and Mea West has a question for you), go get on it and run it till it dies, coast to a stop with the clutch pulled in, and look at your plugs.
Come back and tell us what you see.
CZ

[Dylano*]

From what I've read and now seeing those connectors it sounds a LOT to me like your having electrical issues.

Clean up and repair all the connectors and connections. Maybe someone here can loan you an XJ TCI to plug in and see if that makes any difference.

I believe trbig is going to let me borrow one.
If that falls through or he is busy or something, if anyone else out there has one...

I PROMISE I'LL SHIP IT BACK! With a $20 even! haha (: