SPECS · PICS · REVIEWS · RATING
SPECS · PICS · RATING
|
Yamaha XJ 650 discussion forum:carb modification - outside the box options |
| carb modification - outside the box options |
| Dan said 2011-05-13 04:10 |
| So I have been chopping up and customizing my ’81 Yamaha xj650 maxim. The giant air box is gone and I have replaced it with four individual carb air filters that mount directly onto the carburetor. However, as mentioned in a previous post, there is a lot of spitting and sputtering and backfiring which used to send fuel back into the old air box/filter. Now that the air filters are exposed, I don’t really want them filling up with fuel and starting a fire between my legs. So my questions end up being 1) Is all the leakage just a filthy carb? 2) Because of the change in air flow going through the carbs (a lot more air at, possibly, a slower rate), must I replace the jets? 3) If so, do I go bigger or smaller than stock? 4) I have an idea to restrict airflow through the filters by creating metal sleeves that would speed up the air as it is forced through a smaller hole (make sense?) would that allow me to avoid re-jetting? 5) What does back-pressure have to do with back-firing (if anything)? I have stock exhaust on it now, but the baffles were “removed” last time it was put on its side That seems like a lot, but I would appreciate any direction anyone could give. Thanks Dan |
| <<Previous Answer Discussion overview Report spam Next>> |
You can post your question, answer or comment as a guest. Or
enter your e-mail to join the forum and get notifcations of new messages.
|
Enter a comment or answer to this message