Bs34 carb settings?

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Bs34 carb settings?

10 May 2017 19:53
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Hey guys do any of you know any info on the old bs34 carbs? Theyre on my 1981 kz1000 ltd. i need the carb settings, general info, and possibly info about mods to these carbs. Im running mine without the airbox and with pod filters. Stock jetting as of right now, etc etc. 3 of my pipes are blue from it running lean and i need to fix the problem please
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

10 May 2017 21:35
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A Dynojet kit will save you a lot of trial and error experimentation. Also, make sure your pods are real deal K&N's or something like Ape or Uni pods. Generic Emgo's and the like are bad news.
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

10 May 2017 21:51
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It has quality air filters and a vance & hines 4-1 with the baffle removed. Like i stated earlier, it has the bs 34 carbs. Do you know what kit would be the correct one for me? As in sizes, etc etc? Thank you for the help
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

23 May 2017 19:23
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Hey I've been messing with my oz and I ended up buying a jet kit. I got the stage 1. It has the Vance and Hines with the baffle in it. Has quality pods on it. I still can't seem to figure out why the pipes are blue. It's right after the exhaust gasket on the headers on the first bend on all 4 pipes
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

24 May 2017 05:49
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They turned blue because the mixture was too lean, but they would have turned blue eventually. That is what they do.
Why did you pick the Stage 1? Seems like Stage 3 would have been the choice.
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

27 May 2017 14:37
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Because before i even put aftermarket jets in it the plugs on all 4 cylinders says its running rich. Theyre all black.
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

27 May 2017 15:31 - 27 May 2017 15:33
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Stock jetting, V&H system with no baffle, pod filters AND black plugs???
I'd guess bad valve stem seals oiling the plugs.

Have you checked the fuel levels in the carbs?
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

29 May 2017 12:24
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No i have not. Do you think my fuel psi could be to high causing it to run rich? Id rather it be rich then lean
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

29 May 2017 14:30
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If the fuel level is too high, the mixture will be rich. There is no psi. The correct air/fuel ratio is even better than too rich or too lean.
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

29 May 2017 17:03
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Could the float level being set to high cause the bike to turn the headers blue?
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

29 May 2017 20:10
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Blue headers are a sign of a lean mixture.
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Re: Bs34 carb settings?

30 May 2017 07:20
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Well then how could it be runningrich with blue headers?
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