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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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well after a few months of work ive built a neat little chop for basically nothing.the last few week ive had some troubles but now thanks to your help its a sweet running bike.
ive one more question tho, ive seen the jetting charts pinion gear has posted for the vm 38 suppose they the jetting would be close to same for a vm 34? i know its not the right one but it seems to work but is running plenty rich,,getting some gas even spit back out the carb i could just go swapin jets but that gets expensive and help to know what to start with.thanks alot again guys your a big help...jc
 
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Originally Posted by jcarson
well after a few months of work ive built a neat little chop for basically nothing.the last few week ive had some troubles but now thanks to your help its a sweet running bike.
ive one more question tho, ive seen the jetting charts pinion gear has posted for the vm 38 suppose they the jetting would be close to same for a vm 34? i know its not the right one but it seems to work but is running plenty rich,,getting some gas even spit back out the carb i could just go swapin jets but that gets expensive and help to know what to start with.thanks alot again guys your a big help...jc
The jet size listing for a VM34 is as follows:
Main Jet = #260
Pilot Jet = #35
Needle Jet = 159 Q-2
Jet Needle = 6DH4
Air Jet = 2.0

Your carb should have these jets and needles in it.
If not, try getting these and installing them.
pg
 
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