Today I received the Dynojet Stage 1 jet kit for 2004-2006 XL883 C. I want to try install it by myself following the instructions that came with the kit. Also will be installing Bub "Jug Huggers" exhaust & Forcewinder XR2 Air cleaner. The instructions that came with the kit are the following:

STAGE ONE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the vacuum slide from the carb. Remove the stock needle & spacers, noting the order of assembly.
Locate the slide lift hole using Fig. A. With drill bit provided (DD #29) enlarge your slide lift hole. Do not drill
the needle hole.
2. Install the Dynojet needle on groove #4. Install the Dynojet washers above the e-clip (Fig. A). Install the
Dynojet spring (DSP009) in place of the stock spring, making sure spring is aligned properly. With certain
engine modifications, you may experience better fuel mileage with the stock slide spring.
3. Remove the stock main jet and remove the emulsion tube (Fig. B). Sometimes referred to as the main jet
holder. Replace the stock emulsion tube with the Dynojet emulsion tube provided (DET001). When the
Dynojet emulsion tube is fully seated there will still be threads visible. Install the Dynojet main jet provided.
Use the DJ165 main jet with a completely stock bike. Use the DJ170 main jet with aftermarket exhaust or
airbox. With an aftermarket exhaust and airbox use the DJ175 main jet. With an aftermarket exhaust, airbox
and cam, use the DJ180 main jet. With engine modifications, ie: cam, head work, airbox, and high flow
aftermarket exhaust, it may be necessary to use the DJ190 main jet.
4. Locate the fuel mixture plug (Fig. B), if you see a screw head at Fig. B proceed to the adjusting procedure.
With the DD #5/32 drill bit provided, carefully drill through the plug. NOTE: The mixture screw is directly
underneath this plug, be ready to pull back on the drill the instant you break through. Use screw provided to
secure and remove this plug. Carefully turn mixture screw in until lightly seated, then back out 3 1/2 turns.

My question now is: Should I do exactly what the instructions say or what do you guys with experience recommend me? I will appreciatte your help in this, first time playing with motorcycles...

Thanks in advance...

 

Yes.

DC

 

Yup - go with the instructions first. You spent the cash for the full jet kit. The biggest things that you get with the kit vice friendy advice/individual parts are:

1. Detailed and specific instructions based on a lot of R&D $ and proven results.
2. Extra jets and parts for adjustments as you upgrade or change things down the road. The instructions help you there too.

You can do it different but these kits are money well-spent in my opinion.

 

Thanks, I'm figuring out now how to remove the carb to install the kit. Hummmmm