That sounds like the typical California VS Federal BS... Bloody CARB crap, monkeylovin wonkknobbers...
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 10:52 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > Absolutely no luck decoding the HONDA jet needle code J3JA I guess if you > want an adjustable needle then get a kit. I did find out that the slow jets > are keihin N424-21 . However I got conficting information on the stock size > of jetting some say pilot is 35 others say 38, same for main jet 110 or 112 > depending on where you look. Might be a California model thing. > > On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:52 PM, Allen <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Kurt, IMHO stock jets are too lean. >> Here is my old thread when I was working out the jetting on my bike. >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers/browse_thread/thread/646e3c3efc9a7b0f# >> >> The only thing I would add is that I am right on the verge of being >> too rich. When I did this it hadn't gotten hot yet here in MD, now >> that we are getting 95 degree weather the power is down a little and >> it loads up somewhat when I'm at a long red light. However on those >> cool mornings it begs for me to open it up. So considering I ride when >> ever it is above freezing and not raining, most of the year <80 >> degrees it is perfect, so I probably won't do much more than close the >> idle needle a 1/4 turn during July/August. Keep in mind your altitude; >> as the higher the elevation = the richer the mixture. Initially my >> main jets were 112. If you look at the side of you carb with the >> keihin logo on it you should see most likely VE and some number >> stamped on the carb body, which is the model I have and am basing the >> links below on. >> >> My final settings for my 1992 NH 750 are: >> >> Hodge mod 5x 1/4 in holes per side. >> Uni filter >> #115 main jets >> standard #38 slow jets >> adjustable needle on 3rd clip position ( same length as stock needle >> with 1x 1/32 #4 washer) >> 3 1/2 turns out on pilot jet screws (750 ft above sea level est.) >> >> Link to the 115 jet. you might find them cheaper though. >> http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/KEIHIN_MAIN_JET_99101-393_115_P4631C78.cfm >> >> Factory pro offers a kit for about $100 that is what I got as the >> dynojet kit uses their parts that don't cross link to equivalent >> Keihin parts. >> Factory pro sells the parts separately as well. which would be cheaper >> than the kit. >> >> The kit: (best price I could find they shipped within a week) >> http://www.starcycle-usa.com/servlet/the-69283/91-92-93-94/Detail >> >> The parts: >> >> http://www.factorypro.com/products/jets,needles,emulsion_tubes,pilot_jets.htm >> >> >> Link to an adjustable needle. (I'll have to look at the stock needle >> when I get home to get it's part #, so I can figure out what the >> adjustable replacement is) >> http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/Keihin_Jet_Needles_C495.cfm >> >> >> >> On Aug 17, 4:25 pm, Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> wrote: >> > Cool deal, where would I find jets? I have the Honda service book for >> > my year, and I believe I've found the sizes it mentions for stock; >> > just go back to stock, then? >> > >> > -Kurt >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
