Hey guys maybe someone can help me with my newest problem? I just bought an 87 hurricane 600 and when i opened it up the engine would not turn out more than 8 or 9K RPM without bogging. So I cleaned the carbs and installed larger jets (i went from #92 jets to #120 jets) and now the bike bogs upon acceleration under 5K RPM. Is there anyway to get the fuel/air mixture correct on these old beasts? or is there something else i need to do after installing larger jets?

 

odds are youre way too rich. When installing a larger main jet you need to add more air as well. (K&N and Airbox Mod)

You need to pull the carbs out again.

WHen you cleaned them did you actually take the float needle seat out? They have a filter on them that needs to be cleaned on each carb.

Did you set your float height? That controls your mix below 5000 rpm, should be set at 7-8mm (says 8 in the manual)

Fuel Mixture screws need to be set at 2.5 turns out.

Make sure your pilot jet isn't clogged.

Hope this helps.

 

That does help a lot that gives me a few more options to play with. I already have a k&n filter and drilled airbox. Thanks for your reply I'll see if that works.

 

hey no problem, one thing you will know like the back of your hand is taking the carbs out of this bike. Its a common thing to have to pull them at least once a year.