The RickyD Lectron Experience

[AZRickD]

I can't find the Lectron manual in my cluttered garage, so I've printed this one -

http://www.lectronfuelsystems.com/docs/Tuning_Instr.pdf

Any others I need?

[Rick]

I am so.....on the fence with this carb stuff....either I get a new PWK or a Lectron for my 200
My old PWK is wore out...Hmmmm, might sent it to RB Designs for a overhaul

Will be looking forward to your ride report...no need to get in a hurry.

[AZRickD]

I did some study... And then just went for it.

[AZRickD]

I took the bike out for another, slightly longer, spin. I let the bike warm up to temp this time. Still a bit of sputter on top. Rich, I suspected.

I turned the PowerJet screw in 3/4 turn clock-wise and did another speed run. No sputter.

Looks like I'm done with tuning.

I suppose I could play with the metering rod some, but I'm not inclined to at this point. I still have to tweak the Rekluse Core/EXP to my liking.

[desertgasser300]

Originally Posted by AZRickD

I took the bike out for another, slightly longer, spin. I let the bike warm up to temp this time. Still a bit of sputter on top. Rich, I suspected.

I turned the PowerJet screw in 3/4 turn clock-wise and did another speed run. No sputter.

Looks like I'm done with tuning.

I suppose I could play with the metering rod some, but I'm not inclined to at this point. I still have to tweak the Rekluse Core/EXP to my liking.

Ready for another day in Flag to do some real world testing? Still have to get you up rocky moto? I talked to Warren and got some directions to the new trails and the airport single track.

[AZRickD]

Maybe Sunday ?

[desertgasser300]

Originally Posted by AZRickD

Maybe Sunday ?

Oh man, Can't do this Sunday. Are girls are getting baptized in grandmas pool.

[StuJohnson]

Originally Posted by AZRickD

I can't find the Lectron manual in my cluttered garage, so I've printed this one -

http://www.lectronfuelsystems.com/docs/Tuning_Instr.pdf

Any others I need?

A little late to your question...
No - that is the one that came with my Lectron.

In regards to reading your posts about your recent test rides. Sounds good. I so far have been very impressed with my 38mm Lectron. I can definitely tell a difference in how the bike runs and responds to my needs immediately.

So when I got mine the metering rod was 51.27mm long. I have leaned out since and now at 51.83mm.
What length did yours get shipped to you?

Also can you please post a pick of the new throttle cable you recently installed? Would like to see the elbow / fitting at carb.

As for the fuel inlet -- This is a bad design. I told Kelly they need an elbow directly at the inlet and it sure would then make for a nice clean connection to the fuel line.

[AZRickD]

I think I mentioned it earlier, but I measured my metering rod at 49mm out of the box. This is with the MotoSportz custom grind that Lectron now provides.

The fuel inlet isn't necessarily a bad design, it just requires and extra half-inch of fuel line.

[AZRickD]

We did 33 miles today in epic post - rain conditions. NW Phoenix, in an area near Lake Pleasant we call "The Mile Markers." I was riding with A and B racers and two C - sandbaggers. Two KTM 2Ts, a KTM520, YZ450, and even a Husky 300 with a Keihin carb instead of the balky Mikuni.

Started second kick cold on choke. Usually started fist kick when warm on the trail.

The Lectron performed without a flaw weather in Rain mode or Sun Mode. Due to the technical aspect of these trails, I kept it in Rain 90% of the time. Folks were interested in the new hardware. I asked them to bring a tow rope just in case.

Very technical rock riding down washes, single track a bit of jeep trail, and several hill climbs, a few of which made me glad to have the Rekluse Core/EXP.

Much of this was 1st gear stuff. Most would be in 2nd, but I tend to stay low so I'm not surprised by the blind turn to a hill climb. Keep in mind that I am also running a 12T counter sprocket.

So, after filling the tank with 91 Octane (that's our Premium in AZ) at 50:1, we arrived back at the trucks with my tank down to about an inch above the 3-Liter mark.

Let's say I used 9.5L - 3.2L = 6.3 L (or 1.66 gal).

That's 33/1.66 = 19.9 MPG.