Filthy Rich, don't want to be!

[TheNose]

I'm glad to see this post, because I'm having the exact same problem. Please continue with the advice.

Terry

[nert]

I checked timing. not sure which marks are supposed to be aligned. It is near "marks" for 1-4 and 2-3.
Is not the timing "none adjustable" too with electronic ignition? If i understand correctly, the "signal generator" signals the igniter and the igniter controls the ignition coils as to when to fire. The ohm reading for each signal generator is correct. Can an igniter fail with incorrect timing yet still operate seemingly okay?

[sv650]

needles

sc650
I had read (in this forum) that the needles in the slides of the CV style carb was not adjustable and were fixed into one position. Do you know that they are. Its sems dificult to get exact information.
thanks for the reply.

A-HA!! So there are subtle differences between the Canadian and US models. The Carbs on both '80s bike that I have , have jet needles with 4 notches on them. This allows one to adjust the midrange behaviour of the bike. There is also easy access to the pilot screw, allowing adjustment of the idls mixture.

And Scotty is also correct -- check that the needles are assembled correctly. the difference could be as much as 5mm if assembly is incorrect.

SV