daman
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throttle end play adjustment,
gixxerdan
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Well here we have tonight's findings, I'm pleased but somewhat mystified that a few mm on the cable could make such a difference...23mm on the cable.
I traveled 30Km (19 miles) and burnt 5L (1.3gal) and 125ml (4.25oz) giving me a ratio of 40:1 which is what i mix my dirtbike and wich is fine by me.
Plug on the magneto side is a touch greyish for my liking so i may increase oil in very small increment. Plugs get darker the closer you get to clutch side.
I will only rest when I have burnt a full tank of fuel and seen how much oil. Also will check the plugs at mid and high range.
I must say that this is a fantastic site and I wish to thank everyone who took time to chime in and offer advice. You guys put the bike site I'm a moderator of to shame!! LOL
I'll post when i get more miles on with final results...thanks again!
oh here is a very handy ratio calculator as a token of my appreciation hehe
http://www.csgnetwork.com/oilfuelcalc.html
I traveled 30Km (19 miles) and burnt 5L (1.3gal) and 125ml (4.25oz) giving me a ratio of 40:1 which is what i mix my dirtbike and wich is fine by me.
Plug on the magneto side is a touch greyish for my liking so i may increase oil in very small increment. Plugs get darker the closer you get to clutch side.
I will only rest when I have burnt a full tank of fuel and seen how much oil. Also will check the plugs at mid and high range.
I must say that this is a fantastic site and I wish to thank everyone who took time to chime in and offer advice. You guys put the bike site I'm a moderator of to shame!! LOL
I'll post when i get more miles on with final results...thanks again!
oh here is a very handy ratio calculator as a token of my appreciation hehe
http://www.csgnetwork.com/oilfuelcalc.html
daman
New member
Good to hear,keep working at it and dial it in till you get that 1 to 1 down.
oh and thats the same calculator i use. keep us posted
oh and thats the same calculator i use. keep us posted

gixxerdan
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How do I fatten (more oil) to that magneto side cylinder? Does it now become a jetting issue or an air/fuel mixture issue?
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daman
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you cant,oil pump feeds fuel pump where oil and gas is mixed then sent to each carb.gixxerdan said:How do I fatten (more oil) to that magneto side cylinder? Does it now become a jetting issue or an air/fuel mixture issue?
you can't tune oil pump buy plug color,doesn't work that way.
Fatten up that jug, if its lean its not an oil issue
gixxerdan
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Well after being out for two amazing nights and logging a couple hundred miles, i've done some calulations and determined that i'm running closer to 50:1. I had this sled for a year and this is the best it's ever been (even beat an 800Polaris Edge!) Throttle response is crisp, plugs look great and I'm happy!
I'm just a bit embarassed that i didn't know such a small adjustment could make such a huge difference.hahaha
The temperatures were mild and trail conditions loose and i've calculated fuel mileage to 12mpg...moderate to brisk pace. That sound about normal?
I'm just a bit embarassed that i didn't know such a small adjustment could make such a huge difference.hahaha
The temperatures were mild and trail conditions loose and i've calculated fuel mileage to 12mpg...moderate to brisk pace. That sound about normal?
daman
New member
sounds like your on the right track yes, 12 to 13 mpg is what you should see out of a stock well tuned red head,keep up the good work watch plug color(jetting) keep track of oil usage and stick with that 50:1 and your good to go.gixxerdan said:Well after being out for two amazing nights and logging a couple hundred miles, i've done some calulations and determined that i'm running closer to 50:1. I had this sled for a year and this is the best it's ever been (even beat an 800Polaris Edge!) Throttle response is crisp, plugs look great and I'm happy!
I'm just a bit embarassed that i didn't know such a small adjustment could make such a huge difference.hahaha
The temperatures were mild and trail conditions loose and i've calculated fuel mileage to 12mpg...moderate to brisk pace. That sound about normal?
thanks for keeping us posted nice to hear it.