Question about the choke and 38 slow jets

[1fastbob]

I recently installed #38 slow jets during a carb rebuild on my 1999 I/S.  The bike runs great at all RPM.  Before the #38 jets I had to use the choke to start it.  Now it will not start using the choke when cold. It starts right up giving it a little throttle and hitting the starter button.  Also now if you put on the choke while it is idleing after it is warmed up it dies.  I didn't do this before actually the rpm increased when the choke was applied while it was warm and running.  I set my pilots out 1 1/2 turns and I am at elevation 1880'.  My concern is that when the weather cools this fall will the Valkyrie start? I am guessing the larger richer #38 slows fattened up the bottom end causing the issue with choke (it's really not a choke , but a fuel enrichment system). Am I right or do I have a problem? Someone with #38 jets help me out.

Thanks for the help.

Bob

[BonS]

With 38's I need very little choke to start. If I leave the choke on a little too long the engine will die even if I feather the choke. I just turn it off and all is well. No problems in cold weather. The "enrichener" is left on just a little longer. My pilots are set about where yours are as well. With the 38's and the choke too rich is just too much.

[rhull2222]

 

Thanks for all the information and help that your post concerning rebuilding your valk's carbs were to me - like an idiot I let mine set over winter...and when I fired it up a couple of weeks ago..it was missing on #4, popping and, well, you know... so... after reading all the info i drove in....just got back from about a 30 miles shake-down run...it's wonderful....she's back!!!!!!!!

Thanks again!!!!!!

My advice to anyone thinking about this....read everything you can find..and do not get in a hurry...