Riot

So the XR was still idling REALLY high.. even after I fixed the air leak in the intake.. Still acting like it was running lean, and even stalled on me a couple times on the way to work..

I did a little research about the widely used fuel-screw settings, and went straight to the XR's carb to find out where it was currently set.. The consensus is, 2.5 turns out is right on for an "uncorked" XR (pipe, jetting & snorkelectomy). My bike was set at MAYBE .5 turn out.. definitely WAY lean..

So, I set the fuel screw properly and rolled it outside to find out what kind of effect my detective work has had.. come to find out, it seems almost totally sorted out.. it idles like a dream..

It did cut out on me one time on the way home this evening, but when I got home I bumped the fuel screw a bit more, so we'll see how she is tomorrow..

Other than that, I think the jetting is off.. I'll have to get in there to figure out what's installed, but I suspect that the pilot is a little lean.. The Main seems right as it pulls HARD and fast..

Speaking of which.. even though I've been trying to sort out these issues since I got the thing, that doesn't effect my impression of the motorcycle.. it is an absolute RIOT to ride and I can't wait to get the supermoto conversion done.. This bike is probably the most fun I've ever had on a motorcycle.. but if you want to try it out, I hope you've got a looooooong inseam!

... by the way, I hate to see it go but I think I've got the TT sold as of this evening.. it was a great bike.. saw me through a lot, and started EVERY time.. not bad for an 86 beater.. I'll have fond memories of that bike.