Carb/Exhaust combo..What is the best for higher gas mileage?

[Anonymous]

Maybe you could do what Suzuki did between 81 and 82. The 82s have something like 30 more horsepower than my 81 :x What did they do for such a big gain?

Steve

 

[Anonymous]

Really? I wasn't aware of a big difference in hp between 82 and 83. Maybe they cheated and calculated output shaft hp instead of rear wheel hp. I wouldn't put it past manufacturers. Anything to get good numbers even if no changes were made.

As an example of this kind of foolishness when Chevy introduced their 396 engine in 65 (exact dates are a blur) they initially rated it at 425 hp. This put their 396 Camaro in the same brackets as the Hemi Cuda and they lost their butts. The next year the very same motor (exactly the same!) was rated at 375 hp and was competitive again. It's a miracle!

Steve

 

[Jeff Tate]

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what does a "stage 1" kit do for your bike?

Hello again Rudi. I checked on Dyno-jet stage 1 jet kits and they state that they are intended for use with a well disigned exhaust system and stock replacement airfilters. you should expect better throttle response and driveability. Also an approximate 5% power increase.

 

[Jeff Tate]

Here's a website that explains how to tune CV Mikuni carbs. It may be helpful to people having problems doing the work themselves or others that may be contemplating doing. Just so can see what kind of process (and endeavor) it is.http://www.factorypro.com/tech/carbtun.html