failed emissions test

Well last year she just squeaked by. Not this year.
HC limit is 1800. She was 1858. CO limit is 5.50. She was 5.91. I am running the stock 28mm carbs. I have a set of 26mm from a KZ1000. Anyone know if the 26mm would run leaner? Any suggestions?

These tests are usually done at idle or very small throttle inputs.

Just put in 1 size smaller pilot jet and tune it real lean on the screws before the test.

Ride it for at least an hour before hand, then keep tuning the screws leaner and leaner and raise the idle, till it starts to hesitate when pulling away, then backup your screw changes by a half turn.
Then your good to go!

GL!

Go get yourself a couple of bottles of 99% rubbing alcohol and run your tank down to about a gallon of gas and add one 16oz bottle. I used to do this on my 91 Grand Wagoneer and it worked every time. One time they even took it to a second stall because they taught that something happened to the test equipment. Once you pass the test than fill up the tank right away because you will be quite lean.

Trick Larry taught me on the first emission test pre jetting...

1) Ride to the testing station.

2) Before going in line, lean out the pilots where barely idling on it's own. ~ 1 - 1.5 turns.

3) Tweak back "Rich ~ 1/16th to 1/8th turn so it does idle during the test... As you know, once the test starts you're not allowed to touch/tweak in the bay...

4) Turn the engine off and then try and restart... If she is too hard to start or you have to choke her way out to start, tweak them a tad (1/16th of a turn) richer.

5) Take her in the bay...

Following this procedure, at the time I did this last year, my jets where off as follows and still easily passed...

Main Jets: Have dropped 2 sizes
Slow Jets: (pilots) dropped 2 sizes
Needle: Dropped 1 size leaner

I just had to go through myself, was slightly over mid way in the measurements.... June, this may no longer be required... :woohoo:

Dave was recently in Chicago and took a picture of Otto in the garage..

Here it is...

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That's about right....

BTW, does Lucas products explode when flamed...

Just went to my In-laws over the holiday. My 420Hp XJR Jag. gave me 34MPG on the highway with my special brew. I bet there are a few on this web sight that dont get that from their KZs. :blink: Oh and yes it passes EPA with flying colors. :blush: That's not bad for a 5700# sled.

"420Hp XJR Jag. "... Glows bright florescence green... :blink:

Brings up another thought....

When was the last time a thorough tune up was performed?
Valve clearances, carb sync, ignition timing etc...

Assumption is it runs well, no smoke, sparkies look good not black/carbon/oiled/soot etc...

Old Man Rock wrote:

"420Hp XJR Jag. "... Glows bright florescence green... :blink:

Brings up another thought....

When was the last time a thorough tune up was performed?
Valve clearances, carb sync, ignition timing etc...

Assumption is it runs well, no smoke, sparkies look good not black/carbon/oiled/soot etc...

Your just jealous because your A4 only gets 32MPG. (and that is if you push it for the last two miles) :laugh:

:blink:

Old Man Rock wrote:

:blink:

It's only in that configuration when my wife is driving. But also than the millage is a bit lower.

:woohoo:

When it comes to bikes....I'll take BHP over MPG

How about some pics of that Jag