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From what i have been able to learn here...even through the sarcasm ... is that throttle position(1/8th turn, 1/4 turn, 1/2 turn, WOT) is not relevant or relative to speed or RPM...

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...when measuring performance(HP/Torque)BUT how well the fuel to air mixture happens in the carb. Basically what you are looking at is the ability to consistently generate the proper mixture so you can take advantage of it at any speed or rpm... I think that's it anyway

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Yes, but why (or rather, how) is the question. Measuring the throttle position allow you to target the specific components of the carburator system. The carbs deliver fuel through a series of point. Closed throttle to about 1/4 throttle is mostly the pilot system, 1/4 to 1/2 is mostly the needle jet, 1/4 to 3/4 is the jet needle, 3/4 to WOT is the main jet.



The reason for using throttle position is to isolate the individual parts of the fuel delivery circuit for tuning to maximum efficiency.

Here is a pretty good web page....http://www.dansmc.com/carbs2.htm


Clear as mud?

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Arrrrghhhh!
I don't mind answering questions at all, don't misinterpret this, but read read read!

I must get 4-5 emails everyday asking the same general questions...."What jets at this rpm? What jets at this speed??? My bike runs bad when I am in 5th gear??"

Setting up carbs is done by using the throttle position! DO NOT use a specific RPM range or a certain speed. They will do nothing but get you confused and possibly into trouble.

Read this CVK Tuning guide (same as ours but a larger carb - STILL the same) AND the Mikuni Tuning Guide for reference on how to actually use the throttle with small pieces of tape for markers.

It's not rocket science (unless you want it to be). If I can do it, so can anyone else just by following the steps outlined in these pages.

Throttle position is the secret!

Ok, rant over, and it's beer thirty.

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This CVK Tuning guide (same as ours but a larger carb - STILL the same) is dead.

This mud_dog450 is alive.

this is not Thu Apr 13 2006 07:16am: this is beer thirty for all yous throttlepostitionmeisters.

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