A sweet running Connie is like a finewinebeer.
Glad yer all squared away on the carbbie issues. Wait till ya get the cams in. That will put an even bigger grin on yer face.
Yeah, really, let's not get too lah-di-dah with the wine thing - the beer association is just right!
Yup it was definitely worth the three week wait to get it all squared away - I was getting really frustrated with the beast as it was, especially as I had to do a 1300 mile four-day weekend for family logistical reasons the week before I took it down, and that was pretty tough.
Yeah, I can't wait to dig up the money for the cams. I am really impressed with this improvement already, and it has given me the confidence to invest more in the bike by way of Shoodaben upgrades. If only there were more time to enjoy that upgrade this season. I rode the bike to work yesterday and today in 34 degree weather 'cos I'm a nutcase and a die hard, but I'm neither Superman nor Rubeus Hagrid and can't fly, so I will have to put it away when the ice and snow come. Now at least I have something to look forward to over the winter.
By the way, Nosmo, is that snow in the background of your picture? I'm damn impressed if it is.
.... my bike is getting a little reluctant to start in air temps below around 45. I don't know if it's a side effect of SISF's jets, but I have had at least a couple of nights this cold before the update and I didn't experience this.
Are you using full enrichener on cold starts? There's nothing in my jetting that leans the low rpm operation, in fact it's richer than the factory tuning. I physically put jet drills through the pilot and enrichener circiuts and then see them flow before the carbs are buttoned up, so I know the circuits are all flowing properly - Steve
After sitting for how long? You've now got overflow tubes which open the carb bowls where the fuel is exposed to the atmosphere and even in the cold there will be some gas evaporation after sitting overnight or for more than 8 hours; thus requiring the use of the prime position of the fuel tap before attempting to start the engine to replace fuel lost to the Angels.... As well as the Choke as commented on by Steve.
I've got overflow tubes, SISF's jet kit and never use prime to start the bike. Last time it sat was for four days, till yesterday afternoon ... full enrichener and hit the button and it always starts right up ... it was in the mid 50's here yesterday afternoon.
It's a strange behavior, but it's always been there.