OK - I searched, really... I did. But I STILL have a jetting question on 2001 640

[Barry]

I found a nice thread on jetting, and it made sense.

But, I still have a question....

I have a 2001 640 Adventure. I opened the airbox, have a IDS2 can on order, and my question is....

What jets sizes should I have on hand to properly tune/jet the thing? I believe the 2001 has the Mikuni.

Also, when popping in jets, other than sputtering (lean?) or maybe blowing black smoke (rich) (note - I've never jetted anything) how do I know I've got the optimal configuration beyond dyno and exhaust gas analyzing???

Thanks to all of you for your patience and indulgence. I'm so stoked about uncorking this beast.

Barry

[laramie LC4]

#1- yes, your bike has the Mikuni BST-40 CV Carb, unless of course it's been changed from stock

#2- you will probably be running a 165-175 main jet, they run in units of 2.5 (ie. 160, 162.5, 165, 167.5, ... ) , and make sure you get the large round headed jets, not the small headed ones.

#3- you may want to also jump to the larger secondary jet of 47.5, the stock is 45. these are the only 2 options.

#4- here is a great site for explaining how to jet, it is for a Kawasucki but the principles are all the same http://justkdx.dirtrider.net/carbtuning.html

#5- since messing with the stock jetting, replacing the stock silencer (IDS2 with 12 disks), using racing airbox cover instead of stock, my bike always pops on decel. i've asked about this several times and read manya post about it and have come to the conclusion that it's due to the CV carb and not poor jetting.

good luck and have fun! your bike is going to feel like and sound like a monster when your done!!

laters,

laramie

[ChrisC]

Barry,

Head over to ktmtalk.com and search the dual-sport area for "jetting". You'll have hours of fun.

Here's one thread started by Laramie hisself....

LC4 jetting

p.s. I'm guessing the right main jet for your bike at sea level will be about 157.5 (everybody here tends to go a little fat... )

[Barry]

I figured you guys had already decided on the optimal configuration.

More ????s:

1) What does the secondary jet do???

2) If I remove the floatbowl, I'll just see the jets there and be able to unscrew them?

Thanks again,
Barry

[meat popsicle]

Originally Posted by Barry

I figured you guys had already decided on the optimal configuration.

More ????s:

1) What does the secondary jet do???

2) If I remove the floatbowl, I'll just see the jets there and be able to unscrew them?

Thanks again,
Barry

matey peeps gotcha covered:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...31#post1015631

http://www.speedskater.info/modules....ownload&cid=11

schweet!

[Arch]

Originally Posted by Barry

I figured you guys had already decided on the optimal configuration.

The "optimal configuration" is bike specific, but we can get you close. I've posted the following before, but the search engine awaits tweaking, so I hope the inmates will pardon the repetition.

First of all, just for reference, your stock main jet should be a 142.5. I'm near sea level and run a 157.5 (open airbox, SXC muffler) most of the time. For our mountain/desert adventures, I drop in a 155 or so, depending on the season. A selection of sizes say from 150~ish to 165 will give ya plenty to work with to dial yours in. Stock up - they're cheap.

Getting at the main is easy on the '01 because there's plenty of clearance beneath the carb, so just remove the big nut on the bottom of the float bowl and there's your main jet right there. There'll be a little collar that comes off with it, so be careful not to lose that. I've done it a bunch of times with a stubby screwdriver, but using Motion Pro's main jet wrench makes it even easier. "8mm Round Part Number: 08-0024" as shown on http://www.motionpro.com/Docs/convtools_2.html. After a few times, you should be able to swap a main jet out in a couple of minutes, start to finish.

The air jet is located in the carb's bellmouth, recessed into one of a couple of holes, with its screw slot facing the airbox. You'll wanna put a 1.1 in there. Here's an easy carb access tip: Remove the exhaust mount bolt just above the chain roller, along with the muffler's springs. Then loosen the clamp that secures the airbox to the carb and remove the subframe's upper mount bolts. Slowly pivot the subframe down towards the tire while watching to see which (if any) of the electrical connectors need to be unplugged to avoid pulling. The airbox will pop off the carb and you'll be able to remove it (the carb) with ease. Be VERY careful with the tiny air jet's threads and screwdriver slot.

Then just dial in the mixture screw like on most any other bike. Turns are counted outwards from lightly seated. Here's a handy guide...
http://204.71.0.3/motoprof/moto/mcycle/carb101/carb101.html

Some relevant threads...
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43593
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36558

I believe in supporting your local shop, but here's a nice online resource for part numbers and schematics...
http://www.ktminfo.com/partscat/catalog.asp
Specific to your carb...
http://www.ktminfo.com/partscat/Parts.asp?Page=01584312&Cat=320827&CatID=127

Also, since the bike is new to you, here's a blurb about friendly gearing in case you ever feel the need: To keep your chain length the same and be able to easily swap street/dirt gearing as needed, go up one tooth in the front, and down two in the rear.

17t countershaft sprocket, ktm part # 58033029017.
40t rear sprocket, ktm part # 58310151040.

You'll need to take a belt sander to the removable case protector to fit the larger countershaft sprocket, or order up the one that they use on the duke (ktm part # 58430047000). Either way it's a no-brainer.

Soooooo, long story short, here's my typical setup and few part numbers...
17t countershaft sprocket, KTM part #58033029017.
40t rear sprocket. KTM part #58310151040.
KTM SXC muffler is part #58305081300.
Open airbox cover is part # 58406003200.
Main jet 157.5-ish, air jet 1.1.
Euro tool carrier thingy is KTM part #58012058000.

YMMV, and then some.

[Barry]

THANKS ~!


but, what does the 1.1 jet thingy do? is that idle?

[meat popsicle]

Originally Posted by Arch

I've posted the following before, but the search engine awaits tweaking, so I hope the inmates will pardon the repetition.

That's not repetition that's helpful, especially with the search engine down.

[dirtrider]

Originally Posted by Arch

The "optimal configuration" is bike specific, but we can get you close. I've posted the following before, but the search engine awaits tweaking, so I hope the inmates will pardon the repetition.

First of all, just for reference, your stock main jet should be a 142.5. I'm near sea level and run a 157.5 (open airbox, SXC muffler) most of the time. For our mountain/desert adventures, I drop in a 155 or so, depending on the season. A selection of sizes say from 150~ish to 165 will give ya plenty to work with to dial yours in. Stock up - they're cheap.

Getting at the main is easy on the '01 because there's plenty of clearance beneath the carb, so just remove the big nut on the bottom of the float bowl and there's your main jet right there. There'll be a little collar that comes off with it, so be careful not to lose that. I've done it a bunch of times with a stubby screwdriver, but using Motion Pro's main jet wrench makes it even easier. "8mm Round Part Number: 08-0024" as shown on http://www.motionpro.com/Docs/convtools_2.html. After a few times, you should be able to swap a main jet out in a couple of minutes, start to finish.

The air jet is located in the carb's bellmouth, recessed into one of a couple of holes, with its screw slot facing the airbox. You'll wanna put a 1.1 in there. Here's an easy carb access tip: Remove the exhaust mount bolt just above the chain roller, along with the muffler's springs. Then loosen the clamp that secures the airbox to the carb and remove the subframe's upper mount bolts. Slowly pivot the subframe down towards the tire while watching to see which (if any) of the electrical connectors need to be unplugged to avoid pulling. The airbox will pop off the carb and you'll be able to remove it (the carb) with ease. Be VERY careful with the tiny air jet's threads and screwdriver slot.

Then just dial in the mixture screw like on most any other bike. Turns are counted outwards from lightly seated. Here's a handy guide...
http://204.71.0.3/motoprof/moto/mcycle/carb101/carb101.html

Some relevant threads...
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43593
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36558

I believe in supporting your local shop, but here's a nice online resource for part numbers and schematics...
http://www.ktminfo.com/partscat/catalog.asp
Specific to your carb...
http://www.ktminfo.com/partscat/Parts.asp?Page=01584312&Cat=320827&CatID=127

Also, since the bike is new to you, here's a blurb about friendly gearing in case you ever feel the need: To keep your chain length the same and be able to easily swap street/dirt gearing as needed, go up one tooth in the front, and down two in the rear.

17t countershaft sprocket, ktm part # 58033029017.
40t rear sprocket, ktm part # 58310151040.

You'll need to take a belt sander to the removable case protector to fit the larger countershaft sprocket, or order up the one that they use on the duke (ktm part # 58430047000). Either way it's a no-brainer.

Soooooo, long story short, here's my typical setup and few part numbers...
17t countershaft sprocket, KTM part #58033029017.
40t rear sprocket. KTM part #58310151040.
KTM SXC muffler is part #58305081300.
Open airbox cover is part # 58406003200.
Main jet 157.5-ish, air jet 1.1.
Euro tool carrier thingy is KTM part #58012058000.

YMMV, and then some.

Awesome post Arch! Very informative.

I did the carb mods on my bike when it had over 8K on it and wondered why the hell I hadn't done it sooner. The bike runs much smoother and has more power. A couple of other things I have done to my carb are to drill the slide holes to 3mm and cut two coils from the diaphram spring. Both of these mods increase throttle response as the slide moves quicker and easier. On my engine, I also installed a thinner base gasket to increase compression which made a noticeable difference.