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25 Nov 2009 19:51 #335958 by usernames
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how many turns out for the mixture screws? 82 kz550ltd. thanks.

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25 Nov 2009 20:31 - 25 Nov 2009 20:33 #335963 by 550A2
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1 & 1/4 turns out works for me to get pretty a pretty stoichiometric mixture. ;)
if you got TK carbs.

I noticed this is yer first post.
Welcome man. This is the place to be for kz info.

Post some pics, show us what you got.

Luke

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25 Nov 2009 22:52 #335976 by Iron Duke
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Welcome to KZR nation, 550 great little scoot, I concur with 550A2, yes we must have pictures. the invasion continues regards Duke

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25 Nov 2009 23:32 #335984 by bill_wilcox100
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Welcome to the home of the KZ. Great to have you here.

Yes, pictures!

Best of success. :)
Bill

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27 Nov 2009 13:29 #336179 by TeK9iNe
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1-1/4 out is good for a starting point.
Once your bike is good and hot after a ride, turn those screws to the point at which you find highest idle.

It will be slightly rich, which helps prevent overheating while idling at lights and such.

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