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Yep it running rich 3 Years, 10 Months ago

Well I finally got around to pulling off the carb, wow what a pita, any ways I found a 175 main jet and the pms was 1/2 turn out.
I am putting a 170 jet in it and I got the baron pms so I can adjust it. Figure I'll start at 3 turns out and work my way in.
I wonder why the PO jetted 2 sizes up for longshots, it running stock carb and air cleaner. Some peoples children I guess.
Wonder if I'll get better than 35mpg now.
I'll finish up tomorrow and take it out for a ride.

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Re:Yep it running rich 3 Years, 10 Months ago
He was probably either told to it by the %#$&! dealership or had them take care of it for him. Your PMS at just 1/2 turn surprises me. But I guess that was to make up for the larger jet. Sheesh. Normally 2 - 2 1/2+ is more common. Let us know the results of your fix.

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Re:Yep it running rich 3 Years, 10 Months ago
In CA depending on your elevation you might even be able to go to a 167.5 main. Keep in mind that your crusing is done mostly on the needle so you should take a serious look at where it is set. Do you have the OEM needle? Bet you do.

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Re:Yep it running rich 3 Years, 10 Months ago
Another suggestion would be to check the float level while you have the carb off the bike........just a thought.

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Re:Yep it running rich 3 Years, 10 Months ago

Thanks for all the good reply's.
I am in Riverside and wanted the 165 and the 167.5 because my system is stock but they were no available.
The float level is right on perfect as per the clymers.
I do have the stock needle in the carb and I'm running the stock air cleaner.
I took it for a spin with the 170 and the PMS set at 3 turns, it ran better than it did before but still has a very slight hesitation when like in 5th a 65 and do WOT. It's only for a 1 second then picks right up.
I got back home,took off the air cleaner and fired it up.
I turned the PMS in to 1.5 turns out and the idle picked up so I continued to turn it in waiting for the idle to stumble- it never did, even when the PMS is all the way in.
I'm thinking this means I have an vacuum leak in the intake system

but I'm not sure that is the correct assumption.
Well I'm going to put PMS at 2 turns and run it 100 miles and see what my mileage is.
The thing is - it runs good, I mean the idle is great, does not pop back thru the carb ever and does not ever pop back thru the exhaust either.
If the mileage is decent I should probably just leave it be before I screw it up

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GreenMachine: I replaced my scratched right side Road King nacelle half, so I thought I would pass it along if anyone is interested. It has some good scratches on it so it would mostly be a candidate for someone interested ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
GreenMachine: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: OK, out2lunch, how about you? It's all packed up just waiting for someone to ...Free R* modified RK right nacelle half

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GreenMachine

In: Bike Talk, 5/24/2013, 9 replies
Subject: iPhone Mount
MartyN8677: There are so many out there. Don't want to spend more than I need to but don't want junk either. Can anyone recommend a good handlebar mount for my iphone that you have had good success with? Thanks.

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Dr_Bob: +1 on Ram Mount. I've had mine a couple of years, fits any phone out there with the different models.iPhone Mount

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Dr_Bob

In: Maintenance, 5/24/2013, 8 replies
Subject: Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear?
Sawtooth: Hi Folks, forgive the NOOB question, I did try a search. When I introduced myself a couple of days ago I said that my rear tire is almost completely worn on the left but almost brand new on the right. ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Curt: Guess you do equal of both. Me I like right turns and some times plan my route with them cause ya can ...Alignment/tire wear: does 1/8 - 3/16" affect wear?

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Curt

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 5/7/2013, 23 replies
Subject: Honor Those Who Have Served This Great Country
shane8813: Hello My Fellow Roadies.Full dis-closer before I begin, I've had a few to drink. Well maybe just more than a few, but who's counting. Anyway, I put up my Memorial Day and ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
twowheeltherapy: God bless our troops, past present and future. Our country is great because of you.Honor Those Who Have Served This Great Country

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twowheeltherapy

In: Maintenance, 5/24/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Help with an HD starting problem
Wewalaw: I know it's not R* related but I have a friend that needs help and I can't figure it out. 98 Road King, fuel injected 30,000 miles, stock everyting, will not start. Getting fuel, getting spark, enging ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
backinthesaddle: Crankshaft sensor possibly. On the twin cam it is located next to the oil filter. I don't know if the ...Help with an HD starting problem

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backinthesaddle

In: Electrical/Electronics, 5/24/2013, 7 replies
Subject: Installing tach now, few questions first
Loco Gringo: 1. Should I cut the clips off of the pos and neg to my coils, solder them with the tach wires and crimp them with the new clips supplied? 2. Should I install both pos and neg to the same coil? Or, pos ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
Loco Gringo: Sk, considering some of the great advice that you personally have given me, Im really glad I could help ...Installing tach now, few questions first

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Loco Gringo

In: Maintenance, 5/16/2013, 40 replies
Subject: Front end feeling
rox: Went for a ride on the 04 RS tonight and experienced a front end issue. At most any speed if I sway the bike from side to side I feel what I describe as a grind. It happens both left and right sway. I ...

Latest reply, 5/24/2013
SKWEARpeg: If it's laying over, and touching the stops without bouncing, and when it's traveling to the stop, you ...Front end feeling

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SKWEARpeg

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