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July 10th, 2015, 09:11 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jonny
Location: CA
Join Date: Apr 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Posts: 19
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Running rich - will removing snorkel help?
Replaced my spark plugs and the old ones indicate that my bike's running rich
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/atta...5&d=1435722124 I don't know much about diagnosing the exact source of the rich mixture. I cleaned the carbs and I reallllly would rather not take it out again to adjust the jetting. I came across a post saying that removing the air snorkel is very easy and it will bring the mixture to a leaner side. Do you think it will help in my case as well? Seems to me that the snorkel can be re-inserted if it ends up screwing with my bike, so I'm tempted to give it a try. Other than seeing that my spark plugs are black, I don't really know how to tell that it's running rich. It runs fine for the most part and I haven't had any issues that I couldn't fix, so far. |
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July 10th, 2015, 09:18 AM
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wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
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dont trust old plugs. if you want to do a plug check, do it with new plugs. carbon buildup will make any old plug look like its running rich
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July 10th, 2015, 09:18 AM
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The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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It may help a little bit, but don't expect big changes. And... reinstalling the snorkel is an A1!!!!!!! pain in the arse. Honestly, your plugs don't look that bad.
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July 10th, 2015, 12:48 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jonny
Location: CA
Join Date: Apr 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Posts: 19
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The new plugs have been in for about one week now. I need to readjust the throttle cable this weekend, so I'll look at the plugs too if I get motivated enough... I'm not experiencing any issues with the bike so far, so I may just leave it as is.
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July 10th, 2015, 12:54 PM
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in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
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Just leave the snorkel alone.
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