running lean...i think
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running lean...i think
when i changed my plugs this week they were all black with carbon
that means its runnin lean right??
i cant remember, but its not normal (at least i dont think it is)
if i am running lean, what causes that and what could i do to fix it?
that would make my mileage go down wouldnt it
alot of noob questions i know
but ive never did too much mechanically till now
i know just enough to get me in trouble, but not enough to get me out
that means its runnin lean right??
i cant remember, but its not normal (at least i dont think it is)
if i am running lean, what causes that and what could i do to fix it?
that would make my mileage go down wouldnt it
alot of noob questions i know
but ive never did too much mechanically till now
i know just enough to get me in trouble, but not enough to get me out
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The black would indicate a rich condition. Goes with your fuel economy issue too.
Good clean air filter
Good plugs & wires - strong spark
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/engine/plugs.html
Good clean air filter
Good plugs & wires - strong spark
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/engine/plugs.html
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That wasn't the best link. Here's another.
http://www.sa750.com/plugs/plugs.htm
http://www.sa750.com/plugs/plugs.htm
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believe me, the only benefit of a new air filter is that it cleans up your engine compartment.
There is also supposed to be a mixture adjustment screw near the driver side strut tower if the new plugs and filter doesn't solve it for you. Oh yeah, set your timing.
There is also supposed to be a mixture adjustment screw near the driver side strut tower if the new plugs and filter doesn't solve it for you. Oh yeah, set your timing.
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believe me, the only benefit of a new air filter is that it cleans up your engine compartment.
I personally like to keep foreign particles out of my turbo and engine.
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i think he ment goin with a cone filter.. "cleans up the engine compartment"... and agree that it clean up the engine bay.. but I disagree and say a cone is far better IMO
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