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[Devon Jarvis]

There's no consensus because changes in air filters or exhaust make it all work differently. With a stock exhaust and a stock air filter, anything from 1 1/4 to 2 turns is perfectly driveable and fixes the lean surging. Jake makes a tool for adjusting the mixture screw with the carb in place. I've been using it a lot as I try to sort out the stock carb I recently refit to the bike. Devon Jim wrote:

> > Is there any consensus on the pilot screw in regards on how many turns > out to go? I've seen reference to as little as 1 3/4 up to 3. > > It's a completely stock 98. I've been fiddling with mine trying to get > things running a bit smoother but it's a chore since I can't get my > pudgy hands in there without unhooking everything and spinning the > carb. I started off at 2 1/4 and now I'm at 2 1/2. Turning the screw > in makes things lean and out = richer, correct? > > Next rainy garage day I plan to take the tank off and inspect my plug > to see just what is going on but was curious to get some list feedback > as well. > > jim > > ps - tax check = new brake line (front), prog springs, skid plate, > renthal bars, grips and a new couch for my wife > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Bogdan Swider]

> Is there any consensus on the pilot screw in regards on how many turns > out to go? I've seen reference to as little as 1 3/4 up to 3. >

Recently I've adjusted mine using Jake's Goldylocks "sweet spot" method. You set the screw out 2 turns. With the engine warm you turn the screw in till the engine RPM decreases ( too lean ); note how many turns that took. Then you turn the screw out till the RPM decreases ( too rich ); note how many turns that took. The sweet spot is between those two points ( just right ).

> It's a completely stock 98. I've been fiddling with mine trying to get > things running a bit smoother but it's a chore since I can't get my > pudgy hands in there without unhooking everything and spinning the > carb. I started off at 2 1/4 and now I'm at 2 1/2. Turning the screw > in makes things lean and out = richer, correct? >

Correct. As Z mentioned it's way easier if you have one of the two adjustment aids. Note if you get the HD hand adjustable screw as I did, it doesn't seat completely thus you start richer than with the stock screw. I think my sweet spot -at 6,000 ft- was 1 turn out. Bogdan

[celticnomads]

were are you all setting your pilot screw at?,mine seems to like 21/2 turns out [stock bike]

[Monty]

They'll get theirs eddie. Stuff like this just chaps my hide! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]