@TJ Thanks! Yeah, that was my next step but the difference between the fit of the old and new jet and needle seemed big enough that I wanted to check first.
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Needle/Jet Issue?posted in Ask a Question!
I recently installed the performance kit on my 08 Aero. As I last reported, I'm running just a hair width this side of rich with the fuel mixture screw literally closed. If I open it just a little,...
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2008 Aero Tuning - needing some adviceposted in Ask a Question!
@James Everette Could be but my understanding is that the needle doesn't come into play until after about 1/4 turn and I'm rich at idle without the screw closed. Someone smarter at this than I am w...
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2008 Aero Tuning - needing some adviceposted in Ask a Question!
How do bumblebees fly when aerodynamically they shouldn't be able to? How are birds able to migrate each year and find themselves where they need to be at both ends of the trip? Why do we park on d...
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2008 Aero Tuning - needing some adviceposted in Ask a Question!
Inspected choke and everything looks good there. Reconnected everything, closed fuel mixture screw and she's puffing a trace of black smoke when I fire her up. Gets worse when I open the screw a li...
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2008 Aero Tuning - needing some adviceposted in Ask a Question!
Choke is closed but what are chances it's hosed and letting gas in anyway? How do I tell?
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2008 Aero Tuning - needing some adviceposted in Ask a Question!
Okay, so here's where I'm at (more than a little confused).... I was definitely rich earlier as my plugs were black (was due new ones anyway so I changed them out). Good news... I have my id...
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2008 Aero Tuning - needing some adviceposted in Ask a Question!
@TJ Thanks! I've been using the similar breakout that's in the guide but still struggling with determining whether I'm rich or lean. To be honest, a lot of the symptoms seem the same or at least pr...
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2008 Aero Tuning - needing some adviceposted in Ask a Question!
Okay, seems like something slipped on my idle adjustment (no, I didn't play with it while going down the road) as I just put my RPM indicator on and it took a few twists to get it back up to around...
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2008 Aero Tuning - needing some adviceposted in Ask a Question!
Okay, I installed the performance kit on my 08 Aero and did not destroy the carb or the bike! She even starts and runs. Here's where I started at: 145 - Main Jet 50 - Pilot Jet 1 shim on the nee...
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SHE’S ALIVE!posted in General Discussions
This is my 08 Aero that I almost jacked up while putting on a performance kit. She still loves me!!! Needs a little tuning as she bogs a little on the throttle but overall I'm beyond thrille...
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Carb full of gasposted in Ask a Question!
If my stupidity can keep you all from making the same dumb mistakes that I'm kicking myself for then at least I've served some purpose here.
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Carb full of gasposted in Ask a Question!
So the hose going from the top of my rear cylinder to the original intake... any advise as to what to do with that when going with a velocity stack?
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Carb full of gasposted in Ask a Question!
Okay, I see what I did wrong (I'm an idiot). The large nipple at the top of my rear carb went to my air intake, not my float vent. Man, I'm kicking myself for getting in a hurry at the end but pret...
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Carb full of gasposted in Ask a Question!
@James Everette I really can't tell, to be honest. It was everywhere. Hopefully my mistake, whatever it was, can keep you from making the same one.
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Carb full of gasposted in Ask a Question!
Okay, I just finished the rebuild of the carb on my 08 Shadow Aero with the performance kit. Was feeling good (never a good sign) reinstalling the carb as I took my time, watched the install videos...
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Velocity Stack - Rain?posted in Ask a Question!
Just about done with my performance kit install and I was thinking about washing my bike before I slap the tank back on when a question hit me. What's the deal with water getting into the stack?! I...
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Issues getting needle jet in?posted in Ask a Question!
@James Everette I got a small, very fine round file and gently worked around the hole a little bit. Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
