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K&N Jet Kits

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I just ordered a stage 1/3 Jet kit from K&N for my 85 gs 1150 efe and I was wondering if anyone has used these kits before and what their comments were on self installation and enhanced performance.
hopefully they aren't a waste of money. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
 
i just recieved my k & n jet kit. i have not installed it but looking at it it seems very through. i have talk to people that have installed a stage 3 kit and they did notice the performance increase. lets put it this way the kit sez it is only intended for raceing use, and will not meet emissions, so if it kills emissoins then it must make some good power. ill keep you posted, don't forget you need hi flow air filters too

ryan
 
If you got a deal on it (30-40 bucks) then its worth it for the adjustable needles alone.

Another thing is when you drill the slides out, your motor will rev faster making throttle response much better. I know its possible to do this without the kit, but the fact that they give you instructions and the right drill bit to do the job is worth the money.
 
Well I did get a deal 35$ U.S
I'm just not a carb master and I hope I can install this alone by following the instructions.I have heard of people having to mess around forever with their carbs after installing these kind of kits especially stage 3.
I however plan to keep my stock airbox so hopefully it shouldn't be to bad, so long as I dont need to resync or dynotest. :? :? :?
 
If you're keeping your stock airbox unmodified, stage 3 isn't really designed for it. That's usually a Stage 1 or maybe 2. Stage 3 may work, but the default settings would probably make your engine run rich.
 
I realize the stage 3 is intended for airbox removal and exhaust replacement but the kit I ordered is a stage 1 and 3 kit.
apparently It can be used for both.
I will use it as a stage 1
 
Hmmmm... Never heard of a stage 1 and 3 kit before. Ther is a big difference between the stage 1 and 3 kit though.
 
Hmmmm... Never heard of a stage 1 and 3 kit before. Ther is a big difference between the stage 1 and 3 kit though.


I've never heard of one either but this is what K&N told me they had for the '85 gs 1150es .
I even had to ask the guy twice "I want the stage 1"
"Its a stage 1/3 kit" he said
"1 and 3 ?"
"they are the same kit " he said
 
Welcome to the jet age!

Welcome to the jet age!

Simple kit to install if you can follow instructions and TAKE YOUR TIME! If you are not sure, stop and get help. Especially when drilling the slides. The slide lifthole IS NOT parallel to the needle hole. they run at an slight angle. Maintain this angle. Make sure your bike is running properly prior to playing Carb. Doctor. Is your ignition timing and spark good, carb. sync. correct, clean and properly oiled air filters, no intake leaks, exhaust flow appropriate for the jet kit stage you wish to set up for, new spark plugs. It is tuff to dial in a jet kit if the engine is not right to begin with. Also, Dynojet has online help which was instumental in me getting my V-Max plugs just right and a tasty shade of grey in the exhaust outlet. Also, get at least 1 sixpack. This will be manditory for victory celebration or for drowning your sorrows is something goes belly-up. Take your time and again, follow the instruction sheets. Do the initial set up as they prescribe. Your motor will be more responsive to your throttle input and feel livelier but don't count on massive HP increases. Big HP means Big Money. Your bike will run better and be more fun to ride though.
Good luck.
streetfighters.
 
Oh, also, they call it Stage 1 and 3 because the main jets included and the rest of the items in the kit are applicable to either the stage 1 setup ( stock filter/airbox ) or stage 3 ( clamp-on filters - use K+N , they really do deliver the best flow, I did a comparison using Uni-Pods and K+N's ).Have fun.
streetfighters.
 
Thanx for the tips and comments cats.
I'll keep ya posted and let you know if canadian carb rookie can do this right. :twisted: :twisted: :D :D
peace!
 
I have an additional question. If I got a stage 1/3 and installed stage 1 now with my stock air box and pipes, could I later "convert" it to a stage 3 when I get pods and performance exhaust?

Thanks!!
 
Yes, the only difference in the kit is the main jets, so you would just have to swap those out. Of course you would then need to fine tune it again.
 
Similar issue, different problem.
I have an 82 GS 650 E, all stock, but I've purchased a Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit and K&N filters for it. The problem is, Dennis Kirk directed me to Dynojet to get instructions for installing the kit, and now Dynojet has told me, "The guide that the parts list refers to is non-existent. I am going to be unable to send you anything other than the parts list that you already received."
The drill bits are there, the parts themselves are present, but there's no telling where to drill holes and what to put in them.
Does anybody have directions for installing these things?
I'm a new reader, by the way, and I love the site!
J. Daniel
 
i had a simalr problem they lost the instructs for my 550, just go to the website www.dynojet.com and look for any of the instructions for a 80's gs i used a 81 750 or something. i think most 80's gs had simalar carbs styles (4 cv type carbs) i'm not sure what you have but if you have the 4 indivual carbs then you can use some of the instructions they have there for them. they may even have the some instructs for the tscc models too. it's all about just knowing where the original peices are and then replaceing them with the dyno pieces. there are basicaly like 4 steps i had to do, drill the hole in the slides, replace the main jet, and glue in a pilot air restrictor and replace the stock needle btw they have you place the e clip on the needle on the 3rd ridge from the bottom to start with then you can adjust it as nessary. it was pretty simple looking back at it. the hardest part will be figureing out how many turns you need to put your mixture screws at intially so you can start it, to tune it better. i'll give you an example the factory setting of my bike was 3.5 turns out, for the dyno kit they said 2.5 turns, so you can try that. if you need i can scan a copy of my trouble shooting paper work they sent to me, it seems very helpfull.

ryan
 
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