On Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:36:14 -0000 "mechanizeinc"
writes:
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> I'm no expert but I agree.
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> So let me ask this: If I use an infra red thermometer on the head
> pipe at the exhaust port, what range of elevated temps would a lean
> condition create? I suppose this is also a load under rpm variable
> as well. Might not have any indicative value at all...
>
> Mech
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Mech,
I looked at the pictures posted by J#3 and found them wanting. Out of
focus and poor exposure, I assume caused by the device used to capture
the images. I couldn't tell anything from them.
I don't think an infra red temperature sensor will be any help at all.
It will only tell you the surface temp of the item in question. So for
your inquiry I think you will have similar results to that of a plug
reading. Inconclusive at best and misleading or erroneous on the worse
end of the scale.
My suggestion for folks wanting to really learn what their carburetor is
doing is to use an air fuel meter. It will require a bung for an O2
sensor be added to the head pipe. Then connect the meter and collect
data under repeatable conditions. Then, maybe the most challenging thing
is to, properly understand the data collected.
Some folks think the KLR650 will benefit in a large way by putting in a
KLX jet kit. I guess it has an adjustable needle which can help the mid
range issues and wide open operation. I find my stock carb set up works
well for me with a stock exhaust and No Toil air cleaner.
Best,
Jeff Saline
ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal
Airheads Beemer Club
www.airheads.org
The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
75 R90/6, 03 KLR650
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