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Old Aug 31, 2019 | 03:24 PM
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ok here is my ? 170 main jet to 190 is going up to 190 is getting richer or leaner so is higher the number the richer?
 

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Larger jet size = richer air/fuel mixture.
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what he said. What motor/cam you running?
 
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Bigger number = bigger jet. As I remember it, that is the measurement in thousandths of an inch.
 
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what year bike?
and …….................What motor/cam you running? and intake cover?
 
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