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Originally Posted by Davehuge
Why oh why is the GasGas factory still sending bikes off the production line with terrible jetting? With a needle that doesn't suit the engine.
As far as I know this has been going on for over a decade.
I'm a big fan of GasGas enduro bikes but I feel this is damaging their reputation.
OK, some people have the time/patience/money to buy and try different jets/needles and find help from online forums (like this fantastic forum  ) but unfortunately some people just give up trying to jet their GasGas, sell the bike and buy another brand. 
Thankfully, through this forum, I found the Suzuki NECW needle that suits my bike well and I'm really happy.
Would it be better to supply new bikes with a jetting kit, comprising of a range of pilots/mains/needles, encouraging owners to find the best setup? Or would this just be asking owners to seize their engines and then blame the factory?
What do you think?  |
We bought two identical 300 GP/18's. My mates run very well from day one, mine was burbling down low. We both set the float height a tad lower to stop gas spilling at moderate lean angles. We both changed the 172 main vs a 170. His run great with just minor AS adjustments. Mine didn't.
I installed a JD kit and I am happy since. His still runs great and he never touched the carb again, it consumes just a bit more gas than mine.
Found a NECW needle in my jet box but not sure if it could improve anything....