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set me up?

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:58 pm
by Gard
whats the correct setting for h2c standard carb needles ?..theres 5 notches and i prefer a richer running ..standard exhausts and manifold rubber/airbox in use and new main jets and the needles...thanks

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:04 pm
by g6mow

Re: set me up?

Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 5:34 pm
by scouse
Gard wrote:whats the correct setting for h2c standard carb needles ?..theres 5 notches and i prefer a richer running ..standard exhausts and manifold rubber/airbox in use and new main jets and the needles...thanks
running rich robs power, wastes fuel and oils plugs

enjoy your 80 mile to the tank bike :wink:

Gary T

Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:52 am
by 666rog
Running rich. The excess petrol content in the mixture does not burn (it has no oxygen content left for ignition). In bad cases of richness the excess petrol can help wash the cylinder wall of badly needed lube. Plus all what the bat hunter said :D