Issue with K&N pods

parox91 · October 27th, 2013, 02:45 PM

So i got the K&N R-0990 and installed it on my bike and after installation, the bike would only run with full choke and when given any throttle it would die.

I have a dynojet kit so I replaced the jets with 114's and turned the idle mixture screws out to 4 turns, still have the same issue... not sure if it's running too rich or too lean.

I know my bike is a PITA but come on!

Edit: using stock exhaust.

quarterliter · October 27th, 2013, 02:48 PM

Um arent the dynojet jets larger than the keihins for the same number? Think your main is way to big.

infinitewhiskey · October 27th, 2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parox91

So i got the K&N R-0990 and installed it on my bike and after installation, the bike would only run with full choke and when given any throttle it would die.

I have a dynojet kit so I replaced the jets with 114's and turned the idle mixture screws out to 4 turns, still have the same issue... not sure if it's running too rich or too lean.

I know my bike is a PITA but come on!

Edit: using stock exhaust.

114 and idle out 4 turns is way rich for just pods.

I'm running Keihin 110 (or 108, forgot, probably 110 though) main jets, idle at 3.5 turns, and 2 shims on each needle, at an 860 ft elevation with a ****** 2-1 exhaust and slip on.

The FAQ guide if you haven't seen it yet.

FvnnyL3tt3r1ng · October 27th, 2013, 05:26 PM

Wouldn't touch the idle screws until you get the mains dialed in.

I have factory pro jets but just for reference I went to 110 mains from the stock 105s when I threw pods on at sea level....

parox91 · October 27th, 2013, 06:06 PM

Alright, so i dropped in 110 jets like you guys said, and my baby fired right up. oh boy does it sound a lot meaner than before... managed to bunny hop it on the on-ramp getting on the highway lol.

You're right about 4 turns out being too much, the mixture is rich but im happy it's working now, I'm gonna tinker with that the next chance i get.

Thanks guys for all your help. Now to find a place with a cheap front tire to get rid of wobbles...

choneofakind · October 27th, 2013, 06:13 PM

rebalance your front tire and adjust the slop out of your stem

parox91 · October 27th, 2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

rebalance your front tire and adjust the slop out of your stem

i dont think that's going to help, they repaved my road and the bump to one of my driveways got really sharp... i've hit it hard a few times on my ninja so i think my tire might be getting warped

choneofakind · October 27th, 2013, 06:28 PM

pick the front end off the ground and spin the front tire to check for irregular shape. I've never heard of a warped tire, but it's worth checking for I guess.

parox91 · October 28th, 2013, 06:41 AM

I ordered a perelli sport demon to replace my bt 45 in the front, thanks for your suggestions but this tire really has to go, cornering is getting epic scary.

October 27th, 2013, 02:45 PM	#1
parox91 ninjette.org member Name: Not Applicable Location: hamden ct Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 171	Issue with K&N pods So i got the K&N R-0990 and installed it on my bike and after installation, the bike would only run with full choke and when given any throttle it would die. I have a dynojet kit so I replaced the jets with 114's and turned the idle mixture screws out to 4 turns, still have the same issue... not sure if it's running too rich or too lean. I know my bike is a PITA but come on! Edit: using stock exhaust.

October 27th, 2013, 05:26 PM	#4
FvnnyL3tt3r1ng ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Justin Location: Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2001 Posts: A lot.	Wouldn't touch the idle screws until you get the mains dialed in. I have factory pro jets but just for reference I went to 110 mains from the stock 105s when I threw pods on at sea level.... __________________________________________________ Mods: Offset clutch pressure plate

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October 27th, 2013, 02:48 PM	#2
quarterliter ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Madison Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 465	Um arent the dynojet jets larger than the keihins for the same number? Think your main is way to big.

October 27th, 2013, 06:06 PM	#5
parox91 ninjette.org member Name: Not Applicable Location: hamden ct Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 171	Alright, so i dropped in 110 jets like you guys said, and my baby fired right up. oh boy does it sound a lot meaner than before... managed to bunny hop it on the on-ramp getting on the highway lol. You're right about 4 turns out being too much, the mixture is rich but im happy it's working now, I'm gonna tinker with that the next chance i get. Thanks guys for all your help. Now to find a place with a cheap front tire to get rid of wobbles...

October 27th, 2013, 06:13 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	rebalance your front tire and adjust the slop out of your stem

October 27th, 2013, 06:28 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	pick the front end off the ground and spin the front tire to check for irregular shape. I've never heard of a warped tire, but it's worth checking for I guess.

October 28th, 2013, 06:41 AM	#9
parox91 ninjette.org member Name: Not Applicable Location: hamden ct Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 171	I ordered a perelli sport demon to replace my bt 45 in the front, thanks for your suggestions but this tire really has to go, cornering is getting epic scary.