Got my father in-laws Roadstar after asking over and over for the past year. He had installed V&H longshots and never gotten over 30 mpg. I put it in the shop and had them rejet the carb. I specifically asked them to call me amd let me know what was in their and what they intended on putting back in. After keeping the bike two weeks, I called and they told me my bike was on the rack and almost ready to go. Obviously they didn't call. Luckily I have it on the receipt that I requested they call me.

They took out a 175 and put back a 175 main; they also put in a 37 pilot. I was ticked, but decided to try it and hope for the best. It defintaely drives a little smoother; no lugging. It took some of my volume and power, but I'm willing to give a little to get my mpg's reasonable. I have no idea what they did with the needle. I'm usually very satisfied with these guys work but they totally dropped the ball on this project.

I have no idea of the jet make that came with the Roadstar, but I purchased a Cobra rejet kit through the dealer. I have the remaining parts, so I was hoping to get some ammunition from the guys on here for when I call them Monday morning.

I haven't quite finished my tank, but I'm sitting at 105 miles with less than a 1/4 tank. I may be able to squeeze 130 miles, but that's fuming it.

Anyone?

-Chad

Forgot,

2005 Roadstar Midnight

I still think I am a little rich, but i get about 160 or so miles and thats going to reserve

There is no need to change from the stock jetting for just pipes. The 37 pilot will do nothing but eat your gas.

My father in-law had the carb rejetted when he had the pipes installed. Knowing my father in-law he probably told the guy he wanted it loud and fast.

I had every intention of telling the shop to put a 170 main and 35 pilot in. Since they didn't call me like I requested then I've got the same fuel economay as before. I may be able to squeeze another 10 miles out of a tank, but it's not where it's supposed to be, IMHO.

-cp

To save yourself a lot of headaches I would suggest you go back to the 182.5 mik main, the stock single groove needle, and the 35 pilot. You can get into rejetting if and when you go to a more open air kit.

I have a 35 jet in the Cobra kit I bought, but no 182.5. A 180 and 185. Any suggestions on single jet purchases?

2004 1700 13k on motor I average 43mpg and I check it every fill up 10k of those miles have been put on in the last year . I averaged 54mpg when I went to Leesburg rally (420 miles one day) I have always used gas without ethenol up until this week only BP doesn't have ethenol here in Florida now. I firmly believe if your MPG changes somethings not right.

I suggest the stock 182.5 Mikuni main. You want a 35 Mikuni pilot. You can't interchange Mik and Dyno jets by number. They use entirely different systems for numbering their jets.

Forgive my ignorance, but if I buy a Mikuni 182.5 and 35 jet only, will I be ok or do I need to repurchase the needle? I found a site that will sell the jets for about $10 a piece.