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Carb Jet Kits

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by adrian1, May 25, 2011.

  1. adrian1

    adrian1 Active Member

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    No personal experience with these kits, so take it with a grain of salt :roll: . Have read where the Dyno-Jet kit is the one to get. More $$$ though (around $130). If you're just looking for jets, not the whole kit, would be less $$$...

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    Thanks skillet....anyone else care to weigh in?
     
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    Well, ...

    IF, ... you getting the Jet Kit is because you are running Pods and you think this Kit will relieve the Lean Condition, ...

    It won't.

    If, ... you think a Jet Kit is needed because your Performance is a little off, ... you can fix that without the Kits.

    Clean and Polish the Diaphragm Piston Bores.
    Add new life to an aging bike.
     
    RickCoMatic, May 26, 2011
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    I have a question why do you think you need a jet kit? just curious. Most bikes really don't need a jet kit unless it has had some kind of performance mods. It is a whole lot cheaper just to buy the jets. Bikes in the states come a bit rich on the main jet for warranty purposes so yo won't melt a piston and have warranty issues. And they are lean on the pilot to pass emissions. Thats one of the reasons 70s and 80s bikes are so cold blooded
     
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    I cannot access ebay from the office without tapping my "quota" time (don't get me started) but echoing what the others are saying....if you really think that you'd like a selection of jets (very nice to have) be VERY careful WHERE you buy them. I have amassed a huge collection of various jets. Be sure to go out and buy a couple of fishing boxes with lots of top trays at a flea market to separate them and to keep them protected and clean.

    Typically, anything coming from India, Thailand, China etc is pure junk....they are usually very cheap compared to real Mic or Key jets so be careful. The VERY best place to buy jets and I have bought nearly all my jets in particular is Pats Small Engine Parts.....here's a link, you will be amazed at their selection. All of the parts I have bought from there have been top notch high quality parts...not the typical cr*p you get in most rebuild kits. They charge 8 bucks flat rate for shipping and their other parts are usually cheaper then anywhere else. Not always, but nearly always depending on what you are buying. STAY AWAY from motorcyclecarbs.c*m, they have had dozens of complaints lodged against them!!

    http://www.psep.biz/store/fuelintake.htm

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    I've got a 4 into 1 exhaust on my bike and was just wondering if such a kit would improve things.....not that its running poorly now...probably best to leave well alone perhaps?
     
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