what's this about cel, cek .............jetting

[tightrider]

whats this about cel, cek. what are you referring to. i run a 42 pilot,145 main,1473 needle, ont recall clip position right off hand. a little rich all the way through, but never fouls. boyesen power reeds,pc pipe and silencer,no air box lid. just started having a problem at idle, it wont. any suggestions. in reference to heat range on the plugs, you say you run b7's no overheating problems?

 

[Brian]

If its just idle, try adjusting the idle screw or air screw

 

[kdxtaz]

CEL & CEK are in reference to jet needles, available from Sudco. Never tried one, but hear they rock. About the idle - Try S.F.'s suggestion. My 200 won't idle if the air filter and/or the silencer are even slightly plugged.

 

[canyncarvr]

you say you run b7's no overheating problems?

A one step hotter plug will get you a hotter running bike, too. About 25º. The hotter the bike runs 'normally' will get it TO 'overheated' sooner.

I've overheated (popped the cap seal) on my bike a few times running a 7. Only during some pretty severe abuse.

A 7 is considered by many to be closer to 'correct' heat-wise for later model kdxs. That doesn't cover the bikes that COME with 9s.

Be careful to not jet 'lean' in an attempt to get a pretty plug with a too cold heat range.