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MrMAX1985

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Hi all, I have an 85 that is completely stock and I pulled the carbs apart for cleaning and found all 4 main jets with 152.5 on them. Is this Ok or should I put 150's in cyls 1&3?
"EDIT" 150's in 2&4.
 
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I have the original service manual from when I bought the bike back in 85, this is why I am confused.20211129_051121.jpg 20211129_051156.jpg Edit to my original post 150's in 2&4.
 

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Original service manual had smaller mains in rear cylinders but Yamaha changed that to 152.5’s all around later. Depending on altitide, might be better putting 150’s or even 147.5’s in.
 

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If it's stock internally, the 150 is a good compromise, as they are jetted a bit rich from the factory. I am at sea level (unless I cross an overpass) and the bike is using 147.5 mains. It runs well.
 

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Anyone have a valve adjusting shim kit that I could use/rent? I have 4 intake valves at .0025 cold that I would like to get back to .004-.006 before I put the valve covers back on with new gskts and reinstall carbs. I had sent a message to Morley a week ago but have not heard back from him.
 
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