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by billruiz
Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb quirks
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

I went back to 2.5 turns on the screws and #2 pos on the needles...not so good. The idle hangs when blipped and off idle to about 3k surges more than the 3.75 turns/#3 pos setting. The 7K to redline test is still pretty good. I was able to haul in some kid on his new CBR 600RR. He asked, "What's FZR...
by billruiz
Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:41 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb quirks
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

On my ride out to the Duc dealer I was able to find some smooth country roads to test my FZR. I think I'm pretty close to the main jet size. I don't think I've ever felt that kind of power since I've owned it. The idle and low speed operation is better, but I'll turn the screws in and go back to the...
by billruiz
Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: I know it ain't a Yamaha, but...
Replies: 4
Views: 3607

Do you know when in August? I'm taking a trip out to Burningman in late August. I might be able to make a trip out to WPB from LArgo. Well the Tampa dealer flat out turned down my cash offer of 15K for the S4RS TriColore. Besides, he sold the one in stock to a guy who bought it for his wife! The oth...
by billruiz
Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: I know it ain't a Yamaha, but...
Replies: 4
Views: 3607

I got to sit both the 1098 and 1098S. I was expecting really racy ergos, but maybe it's because I'm a shrimp. They felt a lot like my 99 R6. My FZR is less comfy. The dealership did have a 1098R is stock, but NO ONE was sitting on that. After sleeping on it, I'm having a few misgivings about this Mo...
by billruiz
Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb quirks
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

Maybe I should've replaced the plugs as well :idea: I've got a new petcock assembly arriving any day now. I'll get to the plugs while I've got the tank off. BTW, I've got these two white "tees" which I assume are for carb venting or overflow. They look like they accept a hose. Does anyone know how l...
by billruiz
Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: I know it ain't a Yamaha, but...
Replies: 4
Views: 3607

I know it ain't a Yamaha, but...

I'm currently in the early stages of negotiation for a new bike...an italian bike that begins with "D" and ends with "ucati Monster S4RS Tricolore." I've been secretly coveting a Monster for some time. When the Hypermotard came out, I thought I wanted one, but the Monster really gets to me. I offere...
by billruiz
Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb quirks
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

Success!!! :P After finally getting the float height set THE SAME for all (14mm), I went back to the 127.5/130 combo, needle in the 3rd position, screws out 3.75 turns. Everything is nice and smooth, no hiccups, backfires, stumbles, hesitation. It's probably running rich, but hell, this is the best ...
by billruiz
Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:01 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb quirks
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

Good news. The guy I "borrowed" the 122.5/125's from said I can keep them, but they don't pull as hard as the 127.5/130's/. I wonder if I go with 125/127.5 if that would work...damn, I hate working on my bike :hissy
by billruiz
Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb quirks
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

I have replaced all the gaskets and float valves in addition to the tubes and jet kit. My bike was Dynojetted years ago so that's why I had to find original spec slides. I've since lost the original Mikuni jets, so I guess I better get those. Air mixture screws at 3 turns out.
by billruiz
Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb quirks
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

I was in 2nd gear :) I think he might have had a bike, although I was ticketed by a CHP bike cop while trailering my R6 a few years ago. I have a 94 FZR 1000. I should've said float height. Before I forget, which part of the float do you measure? The float has two pontoon-looking things, but seem to...
by billruiz
Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb quirks
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

Carb quirks

After getting all my parts and sh*t together I finally attacked my carbs. I've installed new FP emulsion tubes along with the Config 10 jet kit. I got replacement slides that were not Dynojet drilled. So after following all the baseline settings, it still feels a bit flat from idle to 2-3K. I have n...
by billruiz
Thu Jun 30, 2005 5:29 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: New air bag system for Orionburn
Replies: 5
Views: 3942

Re: New air bag system for Orionburn

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by billruiz
Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: What bike should you own ?
Replies: 33
Views: 17767

Re: What bike should you own ?

883 Sportster<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :hissy --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/FZRDude/Smilies/hissyfit.gif ALT=":hissy"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Holy Crap Am I that boring? <p>"There are only three sports in the world: bullfighting, mountain climbing, and motorsports. The rest a...
by billruiz
Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:58 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Yet another project...
Replies: 8
Views: 4695

Re: Yet another project...

I got an old FJ600 I wanted to turn into a grocery getter complete with milk crate mounted on the back, but I seem to have misplaced a bunch of parts on it. Might make a neat go-kart. I also have my 86 VFR700 Interceptor that I'd like to streetfighterize. I think I have all the big parts: R1 front e...
by billruiz
Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:41 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Bike performane Drag Racing
Replies: 10
Views: 5234

Re: Bike performane Drag Racing

Jim the Dragracer could help you a lot, but these new bikes make more power and are so much lighter. I'd say work on launch technique and possibly use some headgames to psyche the other guy out<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCO...
by billruiz
Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:33 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: K/N podfilters inside airbox
Replies: 13
Views: 5931

Re: pods

I seem to remember one British mag a few years back doing a story on EXUPS. They dyno'd an EXUP with the airbox snorkel on and off. With the snorkel off, it lost about 5-10 hp and had some drivability problems. They even lost some power when they took out the funky donut that sits on top of the filt...
by billruiz
Tue May 24, 2005 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Great sites vs not so great sites
Replies: 8
Views: 5616

Re: Great sites vs not so great sites

I visited SBN..............once<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :x --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/sick.gif ALT=":x"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
by billruiz
Mon May 23, 2005 5:21 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: Great sites vs not so great sites
Replies: 8
Views: 5616

Great sites vs not so great sites

Good Monday everyone!!!<br><br>I just had an experience over the weekend that makes me appreciate the EXUP Brotherhood. I was a member of one of the 250 Ninja forums, but the site is run by a self-important moderator who loves to abuse the newbies. I actually knew of the mod when we were on the VFR ...
by billruiz
Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:27 am
Forum: Photos of Your Yamaha
Topic: My Bike
Replies: 16
Views: 8957

Re: My Bike

WOW!!! That's cool! <p></p><i></i>
by billruiz
Mon Dec 06, 2004 8:33 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Carb configurations
Replies: 4
Views: 3041

Carb configs

Still have the EXUP valve, but lost the info on how to reset the valve so I don't know how the valve is currently set.<br><br>I'm planning on thoroughly cleaning the really grungy set. How many turns should the air screws be?<br><br>Bill <p></p><i></i>