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Offline KevinGriffith

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1974 CB 550Four
« on: January 02, 2026, 01:54:08 PM »
Hello everyone,

I recently installed Keihin CR26 carbs on my 1974 CB 550 Four and am having trouble tuning.

Previous settings:

A/F Mix 1 turn out
105 Main
60 Pilot
P151 Needle/2nd click from the top

Was running okay, but sluggish and difficult at 3000-4000 rpm

Current settings:

A/F Mix 2 turns out
105 Main
60 Pilot
P151 Needle/3rd click from the top

The engine is responding to the throttle, but only slowly from the bottom.

Where to now, anyone?

Offline scottly

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Re: 1974 CB 550Four
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2026, 02:43:17 PM »
Don't fix it if it ain't broke!
Helmets save brains. Always wear one and ride like everyone is trying to kill you....