Author Topic: Too rich? Too lean? (Read 3192 times)

apw100 · « **on:** July 24, 2005, 05:04:15 PM »

I just had a Holeshot Stage2 jet kit installed in my Bandit 1200 and I need some advice. Since the install, the Bandit runs very poorly and hesitates at low RPMs. The harder I hit the throttle, the smoother the engine runs. My friend who was following me in his car when I rode it home said that the exhaust reaked of gasoline. Any ideas as to what is wrong? Thanks

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2005, 08:50:23 PM »

Sounds like whoever set it up needs to go back and lean it out a little.

smooth operator · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2005, 09:55:31 PM »

1st thing I do,take it for a good ride then check the plugs. Make sure you take notes along the way,from start to finish. I've had mine out 9 times,and still could use some low end tuning. I'll have to check my notes befor making another move.But I think I can go up 1 (35s) in the piolots. Welcome to carb tuning 101

Bazza · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2005, 03:28:43 AM »

Dale is very good at giving advice, you may want to give him a call for some base settings.

One thing I have learned about jet kits is that humidity and altitude in your area can call for adjustments that are a little different than recomended.

You may also have one of your jet's that has worked itself loose. (It happened to me) My bike ran similar to what you describe.