how many turns out should they be?
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With no mods....start at 2 turns out and fine tune from there.
Larry D
1980 GS450S
1981 GS450S
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ok but what are the factory specs. i just want to do some comparisons. i need to have a benchmark. thanks
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The "Factory Specs" according to the Suzuki Shop Manual says "Preset-varies" for the PILOT adjustment screw (its not an air screw, just so ya know) But, as said, 2 turns out is a GOOD baseline setting to start with, and if youve got pods/pipe, i would actually start at 2.5 turns out...Comment
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To answer your curiosity, I have seen the factory settings between 3/4 and 1 1/4 turns out. These were pre-set to meet EPA regulations at the expense of driveability. Not sure if they were set while on the bike or on a test bench, but they supposedly used some kind of analyzer to set them "right", then they sealed them.
By setting them a minimum of 2 full turns out, you allow enough mixture for the engine to actually run somewhat properly.
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