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That’s a neat diagram and description for the stock carb. I think I will stick to the old round slide carbs as I understand them better.
It’s done! I made up a throttle cable, mounted the carb and started it up. As expected the “stock” jetting from the VM36 was not correct. However the throttle response was much better than with the stock carb. Changed the needle, needle jet, main jet and pilot jet and it started to come in. Did a Goldilocks switchout of pilot jets (too lean, too rich, just right) and we’re set. These round slide carbs are so easy to tune….
Quick trip around the block shows good response at all throttle settings. I was able to get it up to speed and it was still pulling hard in 4th gear till the wind got under my visor and started to pull my open faced dirt bike helmet off.
Will try again tomorrow with a full coverage helmet and get some plug readings. I don’t think the ox sensor will be needed, especially as I would have to remove the muffler to fit the exhaust clamp.
Total cost for the carb conversion including K & N filter, carb adapter, DIY throttle cable, lots of jets, new VM36 carb was about $220. I would suggest anybody wanting to do the carb conversion to get the whole setup from Lancer. He has a turnkey solution. I had to do a lot of fabrication on the throttle cable and lucked out on the carb jets. If you aren’t adept at shade tree mechanics, soldering, etc., and don’t have lots of experience with carb tuning it could be a frustrating experience.
I don’t mind spending the time and effort but then I’m retired and have lots of patience with mechanical things. People, not so much.
Quitting while I am ahead. Now I am ready to sell the bike and start on a new project. I’m too old to go out and play in Southern California traffic on a motorcycle. Anybody want a Tracker Savage? Current registration and insurance.
John in Kalifornia
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