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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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How do you do this? i want to tackle this on my own, but i am not too sure what size jets to get, or where to get them. thanks in advance. I have read the one linked at the top of the sportster page.


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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Part one , stage 1 upgrade jets , ebay purchase and open aircleaner and exhaust.

Part two = the weekend hack.

Part three = experienced mechanic.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Buy a Dynojet rebuild kit. Right instructions, right jets, no guesswork. I assume you have both hi-flow AC and pipes?
 
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Part one , stage 1 upgrade jets , ebay purchase and open aircleaner and exhaust.

Part two = the weekend hack.

Part three = experienced mechanic.
No offense but...What?!?
 
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yes i have a Forcewinder, and a set of troublemaker pipes. looking to get it all done before bike week
 
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so if i get a dynojet kit, then it is just in and out with the old ones>
 
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woah, there are drill bits? what am i getting in to. what is the likelyhood of me having to buy a new carb?
 
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I just bought jets for my 883Cand my buds 04'1200C-you should check intojetting a little more,you may only have to adjust the mixture,depends on mods done. I'll see if I can dig up where I asked on XL Forum about it and there is some good info over there also.
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/f...splay.php?f=34
 
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We , I think , have all done it.

Mess with the basics , then , attempt to do the odd stuff, polished ports , maybe cams.

At least on this end I have learned to leave that intense heart surgery to the pros ...

I have a pro at my access , another one of those priceless things.

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Part one , stage 1 upgrade jets , ebay purchase and open aircleaner and exhaust.

Part two = the weekend hack.

Part three = experienced mechanic.
No offense but...What?!?
 
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You can just use the jets in the kit, yes.
 
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