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new guy question

14 May 2006 09:52
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Hey all. Fairly new to riding, again (had a 1980 kz 440 ltd in college). My q is this (a two parter):

What is the power band on my bike, and why does it start popping and sputtering and missing at 6k+ rpm's?

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Re: new guy question

14 May 2006 09:58
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my 1100 did that because of a pinhole in a carb diaphragm. dont know what carbs you have though
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I am not driving too fast, I'm flying too low.

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Re: new guy question

14 May 2006 10:17
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How do I tell what they are besids mikuni? I don't see any writing anywhere.

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Re: new guy question

15 May 2006 05:45
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They are more than likely 26mm's. Do you have any mods (pods, exhaust)? If so you will have to rejet.
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Re: new guy question

15 May 2006 06:01
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can you post a pic of the carbs?
Terry Meyer / Wichita KS
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I am not driving too fast, I'm flying too low.

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Re: new guy question

15 May 2006 16:27
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The pods (air filters) I have are 42mm. 4-1 Kerker exhaust.
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Re: new guy question

16 May 2006 14:56
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Here's the Power Curve for the 900. Your one-liter motor will make more horsepower (PS), but it should be similar.
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