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Old 01-10-2024, 08:21 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by XLsior View Post
A plug read is a definite good start..
Shimming the needle with make it richer which will likely perform worse...


I would start by smaller incremental pilot jetting...
Lean running midrange could easily cause bog due to insufficient fuel, needle not lifting to let enough fuel in. A plug read will help. If it isn't sooty, LIFT the needle.

Startling point is whether the carb and jetting is OEM. And are you getting lots of popping/backfiring on deceleration - this means lean, not rich.

Is this the original carb???
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Last edited by Thumper; 01-11-2024 at 01:42 PM.
 
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