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Author Topic: Too Lean??  (Read 2471 times)
petahb
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« on: April 05, 2009, 08:08:19 AM »

Spark plugs show no tan color. I have desmogged and cut piggies...otherwise stock. How do I gat it a bit richer or should I not be concerned?
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Blackduck
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2009, 08:16:40 AM »

If they are not really white you should not have a problem, bit hard to gauge by just pulling plugs and looking after general running. Really need to be cruising and shut down at that speed then pull the plugs.
Exactly what colour do you have and what heat range are you using?
Cheers Blackduck
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sandy
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« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2009, 09:38:12 AM »

If it is too lean, then open up the pilot screws a bit. Most set them at 2-2 1/2 turns out from being "lightly" seated. Opening them up will have a slight effect on MPG.
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Zorba
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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2009, 09:41:42 AM »

With what you are saying it probably is not to lean?
You'll know by if a pipe or 2 start turning blue right by the engine?
And if your gas milage goes way up , like 40 to 42 mpg instead of 32 to 35?
If the plugs turn "White" then you're "lean"!
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petahb
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« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2009, 06:41:43 PM »

Thanks for the ideas. Bike runs strong and plugs look as new.

Pete
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