Out with the old
#12
I gave myself extra time, im good at getting excited for farkles. So im leaving time so i go slow and not mess things up... Cant wait. This bike is going to be a blast as a 350.
#13
There was 3K + miles on that. You wouldnt get the build up like i saw on your piston with stock jetting, i think you were too rich. Did you have the stock pilot jet in? The break in has nothing to do with what the piston/combustion chamber looks like after any length of time. When the dealer rebuilt my motor i just rode it normally (for me). Which is hard.
I would like to think i had it dialed in pretty good.
I would like to think i had it dialed in pretty good.
I had a 38 pilot in for a short time, than back to stock with fuel screw about 2 or less turns out. DJ#124 main, DJ needle clipped 2nd down, which is lean by most standards around here but still rich based on the bit of soot that would build on rear fender and looks of piston & head.
#14
Do you really pound on it? Its actually good to run a motor fast, it burns all the crap outta it. I ride my bike like i stole it. Just because your jetting is lean compared to everyone else s, but every bike is not exactly the same. Maybe yours was a little different.
#15
I will be stuck with the stock piston for some time too
#16
Yes, I rode it hard. There was a little leak past the upper ring so a bit of oil may have been slipping by. And your point is really the same as mine on jetting. Our bikes and riding conditions aren't the same...so be aware that following forum recommendations may get you close, but maybe not spot on.
#18
I took a few before i tore it apart so i could reference them when putting it back together. Ill take more during assembly. It sits in a million pieces now.... Ill try to remember to take pics of the cylinder before it goes out.
Last edited by EMS_0525; 01-24-2012 at 04:34 PM.