jetting

[hondarf]

Hi all,the inventor of the Bead Popper,is a KLR owner.Together we have been to the Arctic Circle,the Continental Divide ride,and the Trans America ride,all leaving from and returning to Maryland. Our KLR's have over 40,000 miles and have been remarkably trouble free. The Bead Popper has been with us on every trip,and has broken the bead on every tire we have changed,probably 20 or 30 so far. We carry a hatchet for firewood,and use the hammer end for striking the Bead Popper. It works well,if you follow instructions on the package.We do not leave home without it,tire irons,extra tubes,a patch kit,and a 12 volt inflator. Ride Safe Rusty

[transalp 1]

The best way is to have access to an exhaust gas analyzer. But, those are crazy expensive ($$$$). The next bet would be to stick new spark plug(s) in and run the bikes at a steady cruise speed for a few miles. All at once, chop the throttle, pull in the clutch and hit the kill switch. When things have cooled down a bit, remove a plug and have a look see. There are comparison images available online to show you what too lean, too rich or just right should look like. OR.... you could spring for Dyno-jet jet kits and go on their recommendations for new jets and needles. If both of your bike's carbs are stock and unaltered, i'd hazard a guess and say they are a tad lean. More air in/out without richening up the already lean-ish stock jetting will do that. eddie

> [Original Message] > From: sulteck > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 5/10/2010 3:05:41 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] jetting > > is there a process to see if a bike has the proper jet/s in the

carburetor/s. i would like to check my 99 klr that has an after market air filter and supertrap pipe on it. i have also just acquired mint 1985 cb750s 4 nighthawk that i have out a V&H pipe and stoke air filter on it. i would like to check it as well. i'm making the assumption that the process would be the same,,, or not?

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[Chris]

I've followed the instructions on the package, but I get the same results as the other poster here -- the Bead Popper goes in and the bead stays seated. When I hit it with the hammer I can hear the Bead Popper is all the way in and touching the rim, but the Popper isn't thick enough to push the TKC 80 bead off the rim. What's next? thanks, Chris

On 5/10/2010 10:23 AM, hondarf wrote:   Hi all,the inventor of the Bead Popper,is a KLR owner.Together we have been to the Arctic Circle,the Continental Divide ride,and the Trans America ride,all leaving from and returning to Maryland. Our KLR's have over 40,000 miles and have been remarkably trouble free. The Bead Popper has been with us on every trip,and has broken the bead on every tire we have changed,probably 20 or 30 so far. We carry a hatchet for firewood,and use the hammer end for striking the Bead Popper. It works well,if you follow instructions on the package.We do not leave home without it,tire irons,extra tubes,a patch kit,and a 12 volt inflator. Ride Safe Rusty

[Fred Hink]

Once you have got the Beadpopper in the bead try using it at a 45 degree to the tire and see what happens. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] 0404toward@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, May 10, 2010 2:30 PM [b]To:[/b] foard@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Bead Popper   I've followed the instructions on the package, but I get the same results as the other poster here -- the Bead Popper goes in and the bead stays seated. When I hit it with the hammer I can hear the Bead Popper is all the way in and touching the rim, but the Popper isn't thick enough to push the TKC 80 bead off the rim. What's next? thanks, Chris On 5/10/2010 10:23 AM, hondarf wrote:

 

Hi all,the inventor of the Bead Popper,is a KLR owner.Together we have been to the Arctic Circle,the Continental Divide ride,and the Trans America ride,all leaving from and returning to Maryland. Our KLR's have over 40,000 miles and have been remarkably trouble free. The Bead Popper has been with us on every trip,and has broken the bead on every tire we have changed,probably 20 or 30 so far. We carry a hatchet for firewood,and use the hammer end for striking the Bead Popper. It works well,if you follow instructions on the package.We do not leave home without it,tire irons,extra tubes,a patch kit,and a 12 volt inflator. Ride Safe Rusty

[Chris]

Thanks Fred. Do you mean to pound the Popper around the rim, so to speak? So the thicker part of the Popper gets between the tire bead and the rim? I was concerned if the Popper could take that, and the instructions say (IIRC) to only pound it in straight because it's light-duty. thx Chris

On 5/10/2010 4:44 PM, Fred Hink wrote: Once you have got the Beadpopper in the bead try using it at a 45 degree to the tire and see what happens. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] 0404toward@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, May 10, 2010 2:30 PM [b]To:[/b] foard@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Bead Popper   I've followed the instructions on the package, but I get the same results as the other poster here -- the Bead Popper goes in and the bead stays seated. When I hit it with the hammer I can hear the Bead Popper is all the way in and touching the rim, but the Popper isn't thick enough to push the TKC 80 bead off the rim. What's next? thanks, Chris On 5/10/2010 10:23 AM, hondarf wrote:   Hi all,the inventor of the Bead Popper,is a KLR owner.Together we have been to the Arctic Circle,the Continental Divide ride,and the Trans America ride,all leaving from and returning to Maryland. Our KLR's have over 40,000 miles and have been remarkably trouble free. The Bead Popper has been with us on every trip,and has broken the bead on every tire we have changed,probably 20 or 30 so far. We carry a hatchet for firewood,and use the hammer end for striking the Bead Popper. It works well,if you follow instructions on the package.We do not leave home without it,tire irons,extra tubes,a patch kit,and a 12 volt inflator. Ride Safe Rusty

[Fred Hink]

You can get the Bead Popper started by going straight in alongside the tire towards the axle.  Once you have the tire started to move, I'd take the Bead Popper at 45 -90 degree to the side of the tire and try driving the bead down towards the channel in the rim.  You will have to try it in several places back and forth.  Work small areas and don t try to force the whole tire all at once. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] 0404toward@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, May 10, 2010 3:01 PM [b]To:[/b] moabmc@... [b]Cc:[/b] foard@... ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Bead Popper Thanks Fred. Do you mean to pound the Popper around the rim, so to speak? So the thicker part of the Popper gets between the tire bead and the rim? I was concerned if the Popper could take that, and the instructions say (IIRC) to only pound it in straight because it's light-duty. thx Chris On 5/10/2010 4:44 PM, Fred Hink wrote:

Once you have got the Beadpopper in the bead try using it at a 45 degree to the tire and see what happens. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com     [b]From:[/b] 0404toward@... [b]Sent:[/b] Monday, May 10, 2010 2:30 PM [b]To:[/b] foard@... [b]Cc:[/b] DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Subject:[/b] Re: [DSN_KLR650] Bead Popper   I've followed the instructions on the package, but I get the same results as the other poster here -- the Bead Popper goes in and the bead stays seated. When I hit it with the hammer I can hear the Bead Popper is all the way in and touching the rim, but the Popper isn't thick enough to push the TKC 80 bead off the rim. What's next? thanks, Chris On 5/10/2010 10:23 AM, hondarf wrote:   Hi all,the inventor of the Bead Popper,is a KLR owner.Together we have been to the Arctic Circle,the Continental Divide ride,and the Trans America ride,all leaving from and returning to Maryland. Our KLR's have over 40,000 miles and have been remarkably trouble free. The Bead Popper has been with us on every trip,and has broken the bead on every tire we have changed,probably 20 or 30 so far. We carry a hatchet for firewood,and use the hammer end for striking the Bead Popper. It works well,if you follow instructions on the package.We do not leave home without it,tire irons,extra tubes,a patch kit,and a 12 volt inflator. Ride Safe Rusty