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97 Valkyrie carburetor jets????

Started by Ron in Buffalo, Thu 31, Dec 2020, 13:38:15

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Ron in Buffalo

I want to know if I can put 1998 or later jets in my1997 carburetors?
1997 Valkyrie & 2002 BMW F650GS

98valk

yes. all yrs and models used the same pilot and main jets. the needles were barely different on the '97s but really not enough to make a difference.   I/S used softer slide springs for better mpg at cruise.
1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C  10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp

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Ron in Buffalo

Quote from: 98valk on Thu 31, Dec 2020, 14:01:14
yes. all yrs and models used the same pilot and main jets. the needles were barely different on the '97s but really not enough to make a difference.   I/S used softer slide springs for better mpg at cruise.
Thank you
1997 Valkyrie & 2002 BMW F650GS

Mooskee

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