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Offline Red01

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« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2005, 02:33:51 AM »
Most likely, nothing, posiibly even an improvement over where you are now.
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Offline FreediverGa

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« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2005, 02:49:59 AM »
HOw is that possible?

 I thought a jet kit install was an automatic understanding there will be  gas mileage loss!  I'm not worried abut pulling the carbs I did it for the very first time this past summer to clean the carbs which actually didn't need it.  I was surprised how clean they were inside.  Those throttle cables were a bitch to get back on though.  I only worry about getting diaphrams-sp.  back on correctly with out damage.  I've heard they can be kinda tricky to get seated right once they are removed to get to the needles!

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where do I get the step by step?
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2005, 10:34:34 AM »
Quote from: "DavesBandito"
Adding a single shim to each needle did the job for my 00 B6.  I had a step-by-step w/Radio Shack part numbers ...piece of cake.  Best .08 cent mod you can do.


My B6 is also a cold blooded beast! Warm it up or it dies in the street.  :sad:  
I need to fix this. Can you tell me where to get the step by step?

Offline B6Matt

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« Reply #18 on: March 15, 2005, 11:20:03 PM »
You're gas mileage may improve with the H/S Stage One.  My MPG didn't get any worse when I rejetted, and I tend to run the piss out of it now that I have the Yoshi pipe and the jet kit.
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« Reply #19 on: March 16, 2005, 01:10:23 AM »
I know it's weird that richening the bike would equal better gas mileage, but it's because the bike is running more effeceintly. Not everyone gets better mileage when they rejet though, some do get worse... but if it's done properly, the difference should be minor, like 1-2 mpg. If you end up with 5-10 mpg loss (or worse), it's not right.
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« Reply #20 on: March 16, 2005, 06:01:54 PM »
my solution to the cold bloodedness of the 600 was to make starting the bike the first thing I do before a ride. I found that if I started it and then went through my pre-ride ritual it was warm when I was ready. By this I mean putting on my jacket, pants(in cold weather) gloves, check the laces on my boots, have a look at the tires, chain etc. This worked for me even in the coldest days(30F or so). Just my 2 cents.  :motorsmile:

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« Reply #21 on: March 31, 2005, 12:06:48 PM »
I received Dale's kit and installed it. It took just a couple of hours from start to finish. THe kit comes with great instructions. I decided to take the throttle cables off to do the install. That was the biggest pain, along with putting the cables back on. Other then that it was fairly easy and straightforward.

The results?
It's like a different bike. Easy starting/warm up. Better midrange. Smoother all the way around. Don't have to rev the hell out of it to get going.
My wife hasn't ridden it yet but is going to love the difference.

Larry