Quik Carb Tuning question

Wolf

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Jul 31, 2000

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• Aug 4, 2003

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Here is what I experienced this weekend:
Upon cold start with choke...very high idle, to the point were the kill switch comes in handy:)
2000 KDX 200, 42 pilot, needle 2nd clip from top, AS 1 turn out,
Michigan/Wisconsin

Is this an indication of a lean pilot, or am I going the wrong way here?

Thanks
Wolf

 

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Jim Crenca

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Mar 18, 2001

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• Aug 4, 2003

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Try searching by "run away idle"; yes it can be a lean pilot; many of us have this happen (mine usualy in winter / below 45 degrees); many use kill button to keep RPM cool; I turn on headlight & franticaly lower idle screw; sometimes I actualy remember to set idle too low when I shut off bike for the night!

 

Wolf

doooode

Jul 31, 2000

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• Aug 4, 2003

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I did that search and found Canyon's explanation. Thanks.
Do I just live with it or do I swap pilots?

 

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Jim Crenca

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• Aug 5, 2003

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IMO, install correct pilot jet and deal with cold engine run away as necessary.