Why Diff Sizes

Started by cvincer, October 04, 2011, 09:48:24 PM

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cvincer



My 82 16R  has  130 size main jets (behind 10mm nut) in both carbs  +  the main jet (in the carb top) is 125 whereas the parts fiche

shows 120.  Just wondered if someone could advise why the main jet sizes  (i.e. the jets behind the 10mm nuts at the base of the carbs)

are 122.5 (front carb) & 127.5 (rear carb)  in the parts fiche.  Doesn't the front piston deserve as much petrol as the rear?   

Lucky

different length exhaust, plus the rear probably runs hotter
1982/3 XZ550 Touring Vison, Gold on Black