hey agian, i still can't get me R to idle. i have a 155 man, 52 pilot, 4 notch, and almost 2 turns out on the airscrew. i have a pipe and no airbox with K&N filter any more suggestion. the book said thepilot jet was 48 stock but most people told me to go to a 50-52, should i try a 48 pilot

 

I have a 48 pilot in mine and it runs great but I'm thinking about switching to a 58 like FMF suggests. Try turning the idle adjustment screw (choke ***) out ALOT. I had the same problem but I turned it so much that it looked like it was choked all the time but it wasnt and it idles and runs fine now.

 

i'll try that and let you know tonite

 

Mine was not idling either when I bought it and I thought it was supposed to do that since it was professionally raced by a pro (maybe a rule or something to shut off when not on the bike?). Anyway, we had the carb apart and found a little trash, cleaned it and now it idles fine. Maybe just a fluke?

 

A 58 pilot! That seems huge for the mods you have listed!
ERIC

 

first thing you should do is take the carb off the bike and clean it inside and out you may have a small piece of dirt in the carb or a bent needle
If you dont feel comfortable bring it to a shop.
after it is all cleaned out take some carb cleaner and spray in all the nicks and crannies(holes and other places that may block any flow)
If you are running a 36 carb you want your air screw out between 1 and 2 turns out, 155-165 depending on modifications and temp. 50-55. Needle should be in the center. Call a dealer or aftermarket for new needle if needed.
also clean air filter

 

ok i put the 52 pilot jet in and that seemed to help alot, it won't idle yet but it tries to, i'm going to try a 48 which is stock really soon. i'll let you know then

 

Have you cleaned the carb?I definietly would. Does choke button stay up,when pulled up?I had an R that did not want to idle, gave up trying to makeb it, bought a completely new choke & then it would idle,try a new one maybe,costs about $30.00.

 

yeah i cleaned it completely out. i'm 99% sure its the jetting b/c i tried 2 different carb assemblies and nothing. when i put he 52 pilot in it sounded alot better so i think when i go to a 48 it will idle.

 

It might lean with that low a jet,pipe&k&n filter.Do a "plug check",after rejetting.