[voodoomaster]

Originally Posted by kkim

lol... I recommend shimming as a cheap, easy, non invasive way to fix the lean condition of these bikes. You are about as invasive as you can get working on an entirely different set of carbs. I assume you're going to work on the purchased set and swap them in after you're done tinkering?

If so, get a jet kit at this point. I hesitate from recommending a jet kit due to the hassle of pulling the carbs. Since you have them out, it makes more sense for you to install a jet kit now and reap the maximum benefits of jetting. I have a Factory Pro kit, but Dyno Jet makes one, too. Either will do.

Even with the stock exhaust, you'll notice a big difference with a properly jetted bike.

HA! Sorry, my bad. No, those cheap carbs were from a 2005 model, and were only for me to fart around with...to figure out the degree of difficulty of disassembly. I won't be swapping those into my 2008 machine.