Topic: Anybody have luck/tips with pod filter jetting? Old question, I know. 76 cb550k

[kippstakes]

Good, thank you.
After doing a bit more research it looks like my bike is definitely running lean- which is scary since I've been riding it on a lean mix for a LONG time.
Anyway, I think I will try raising the needles a notch and see how she does. Maybe do a plug chop sometime soon. I also need to get the carbs syncd since I havent' since the rebuild.

Thanks again

[kippstakes]

Oh yes. Do you ever have one of those days when everything goes right?? Well I actually had one for a change. Adjusted the needles up a notch, to the fifth, and it made THE difference- I can't believe how fast this thing is now.

It still seems to drop out out of the hole, when I punch the gas- seems to lag just a bit before catching and accelerating. Could be the clutch, have had some mild issues with it. Otherwise maybe a pilot/idle jet adjustment. Also, while I was working on the carbs, I couldn't tell what size pilots I have- hoping for 40s, but can't be sure. Is there a way to tell?

So the carb tweak seems to have upped the power substantially, but she still seems to run very hot, which makes me wonder if I'm still a little lean. I have a mini pod filter where the scavenging tube used to be, and when the bike heats up white vapor comes out of it. Not sure if this should be happening.. anyone know?

Thank you