max_caper
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
Since we're talking Dale Walker Holeshot 4-2 AND Morley's Muscle Jet Kit...I have a question that may not exactly be thread-specific.
What is the best set-up for my 2006 Max considering I am using both of these items?
I live in Ontario at about 500 feet above sea level. The temperatures here are moderate with fairly high humidity. Here's some background on my bike's configuration:
Originally I was running the Holeshot with 155 mains, stock needles, and jet screws at 2.5 turns. This set-up worked well but I wanted more power (go figure).
With the Morley Muscle deluxe jet kit installed I started by running 164.5 mikuni mains, stage 7 needles set on the 3rd notch out and the jet screws at 2.5 turns. The set-up was okay but there was a mid-range hesitation if you really goosed the throttle.
Sean recommended that I go back to 155 mains. I'm not mechanically inclined so I took it to a new mechanic (my old mech, a VMax owner/rider, was not avialable). This was a bad idea. The new mech did install the 155 mains BUT he moved the needles 2 notches richer and completely stripped one of my pilot jet screw heads which is now seized. I got 65 miles to one tank of fuel. Learned my lesson...won't ever trust my bike to a stranger again.
A fellow VMax-er helped me move the needles 2 notches leaner and synched the carbs. I left the other stuff the same. The bike worked better with this set-up: better gas milage (120 miles before the reserve light came on), no hesitation when you goosed it but the engine didn't want to unwind...it revved up instantly but it took several seconds to settle down to idle when the throttle was released. There was no throttle linkage issues to account for this.
Current set-up: A Vmax-er/mechanic serviced my bike and said it was running way too lean and did the following:
- He moved the needles 1 notch richer (3rd notch out)
- PAJ's replaced; now one size larger than stock
- Needles remain at 155 mikuni
- Pilot air screws at still at 2.5 turns (the seized screw was measured internally and found to be on par with the un-seized screws).
The Pros:
Bike now Revs up winds down instantly. No mid-range hiccups.
The Cons:
Strong smell of gas at idle. Reserve light comes at 95 miles. No perceived increase in grunt.
Is there a better configuration for my VMax? This is my 1st opportunity to chat with other Max-ers who may be runnig the Holeshot system with the Morley Muscle kit so I'm really excited about getting some experienced feedback.
Thanks,
Blaine Williams,
Ontario, Canada
Since we're talking Dale Walker Holeshot 4-2 AND Morley's Muscle Jet Kit...I have a question that may not exactly be thread-specific.
What is the best set-up for my 2006 Max considering I am using both of these items?
I live in Ontario at about 500 feet above sea level. The temperatures here are moderate with fairly high humidity. Here's some background on my bike's configuration:
Originally I was running the Holeshot with 155 mains, stock needles, and jet screws at 2.5 turns. This set-up worked well but I wanted more power (go figure).
With the Morley Muscle deluxe jet kit installed I started by running 164.5 mikuni mains, stage 7 needles set on the 3rd notch out and the jet screws at 2.5 turns. The set-up was okay but there was a mid-range hesitation if you really goosed the throttle.
Sean recommended that I go back to 155 mains. I'm not mechanically inclined so I took it to a new mechanic (my old mech, a VMax owner/rider, was not avialable). This was a bad idea. The new mech did install the 155 mains BUT he moved the needles 2 notches richer and completely stripped one of my pilot jet screw heads which is now seized. I got 65 miles to one tank of fuel. Learned my lesson...won't ever trust my bike to a stranger again.
A fellow VMax-er helped me move the needles 2 notches leaner and synched the carbs. I left the other stuff the same. The bike worked better with this set-up: better gas milage (120 miles before the reserve light came on), no hesitation when you goosed it but the engine didn't want to unwind...it revved up instantly but it took several seconds to settle down to idle when the throttle was released. There was no throttle linkage issues to account for this.
Current set-up: A Vmax-er/mechanic serviced my bike and said it was running way too lean and did the following:
- He moved the needles 1 notch richer (3rd notch out)
- PAJ's replaced; now one size larger than stock
- Needles remain at 155 mikuni
- Pilot air screws at still at 2.5 turns (the seized screw was measured internally and found to be on par with the un-seized screws).
The Pros:
Bike now Revs up winds down instantly. No mid-range hiccups.
The Cons:
Strong smell of gas at idle. Reserve light comes at 95 miles. No perceived increase in grunt.
Is there a better configuration for my VMax? This is my 1st opportunity to chat with other Max-ers who may be runnig the Holeshot system with the Morley Muscle kit so I'm really excited about getting some experienced feedback.
Thanks,
Blaine Williams,
Ontario, Canada