LTR needle wear

[mattmax]

I took the slide out and had some grit in the needle hole. I examined the needle under good light, and it's not that bad.

I'm disappointed with the LTR kit though. I took out my digital caliper and examined all my needles and the LTR needle. The LTR is exactly the same measurements as stock until the last 15mm, where the stock has a sharp second taper

Also, my kit came with a 48 pilot and 178 main. 40 and 180 was stock. 48 was way too rich and a 42 dialed in perfect. The 178 is close, but I'm running lean at the last part of the throttle opening. Could be two other things besides main.

I know guys swear by the kit and it must work for most people, but it wasn't a cure all for me. I still have to jet the carb and will try the stock needle.

Oh, I know what the letters are on the needle, but won't divulge out of respect for the kit maker

[Eric K]

The stock needle is a triple taper needle. The LTR needle is a single taper.

I have run various triple taper needles and various single taper needles. For trail riding, I prefer the single taper needles, with the LTR needle working very well for me.