What are you guys doing for cold weather adjustments? I just put my old lectron on my new 300 and had a bog just above idle leaned it out a 1/4 and made it nice a crisp top end is perfect but I like to be a hair rich for wide open sand spots. I set this at about 55 degrees but will run it in 20-30 degree weather. Pic of plug after initial set up is below.
Hey all, i installed a lectron a while back, it took some tuning to get it right, i had to go richer on the needle. Its a bit hard to start cold as well as hot. Any tips? I think it needs another 1/4-1/2 richer on the needle. Could that improve starting?
Make sure the slide returns almost all the way down. If the slide is open to much your bike will be hard to start.
as I am waiting on throttle cable that Lectron did not ship to me, I took the top off to look at the rod and make sure slide operates smoothly and does not stick. my carb came with 1-xl3 rod.for 09 WR300 question, do you guys have Rod adjustment tool? shouldn't one come with carb? what do you use to adjust the rod? thanks!
No tool needed. Just fold a thin chunk of cardboard over the end and then turn it with pliers. Always 1/4 turn increments and then you MUST reindex the rod so the flat side faces the motor.
thanks Kelly, when reindexing the rod, there is a bit of rotational free play in it so it may or may not be perfectly square to the motor, is that normal? I have not measured amount of free play, but I would say +/- 5 degrees on either side form perfect square. (do you think my throttle cable will arrive before weekend?)
yes the bit of slop is normal and is fine. Yes, cable shipped. I'll Pm you the tracking, says it will be there tomorrow. Kelly
I asked Kevin from Lectron to call and help you, I believe you guys got it sorted? Or at least are working on it?
all right.. final update for tonight, before neighbors set my house on fire..and no time to run it thought the gears I am at a point where bike starts fine (hot) idles great and throttle response of idle is instant. if rod is 1/4 turn leaner, I need to be at 1 3/4 - 2 turns out on idle screw and if rod is 1/4 turn richer, my idle screw setting is 3/4 out. David from Lectron said it does not matter at this point, but I prefer more adjustment range so I set the rod where Idle screw is at 1 3/4 turns out. I will let it cool overnight and play around some more tomorrow if weather cooperates. I am curious how it will start tomorow when cold. Kelly, your thoughts on this?
Hey Kelly, do you have recommendation on powerjet screw setting for WR300 with stock header? I am beginning to suspect that bike is overly lean, can you check my video and let me know if you think this sounds lean? ... and I'd want to get to a good starting point... plug chop tests in my neighborhood can land me in some trouble..
I responded to your other post. Sounds like other that rode your bike say something is up with it and it did not have full power with the stock carb either. Somethings up. As for the vid really hard to tell. Seems rich on top to me and most of the Lectron come setup that way. Try your top ends runs with the powerjet at 1/2-3/4 out from full in and move up from there in 1/4 turn increments until the top end is the best. You plug in the other post looks good but a bit rich.
thanks, I am thinking there is something else going on.. do you think I can find 10+ more HP with PJ tunning? in another thread you did not mention powervalve.. you don't think it's powervalve?
No, i don't think you will find 10+ HP with the tuning. Somethings up. Might be the PV, might be an ignition issue. Does not seem like it would be a vacuum leak as that would show up more on the idle and low end.
Kelly, so my power issues are related to flywheel weight I had on the bike. With it removed, bike rips. Found my missing horses... Having said that, it seems that I have to re-adjust carb to reflect freer spinning motor. It starts great and of idle response is great. There is now slight bog when whacking throttle open in higher gears. Slight bog than instant power. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Try turning your PJ in (leaner) and see what happens. These Lectrons are kinda different in feel as to lean or rich. You get a feel for it after a few adjustment sessions. Might be the rod is slightly off as well. theres only 2 adjustments and no parts needed, play with it and get it fine tuned.
