96' RM250 carb issues
Hey guys, been trying to get my 96' rm250 running worth a damn. It has the keihin pj 38mm carb. When I bought it used I could hardly get it started, it kept fowling plugs. It sat for awhile and became a 'parts bike' until someone stole my 97' kx250. Long story short I'm trying to get ole girl running right.
Edit: trying to shorten this up. Online states bike should be 172 main, 55 pilot, 3rd clip position, 32:1, air fuel mix should be at 1.5 turn out from fully in. If I run that I get nothing but bogs. The only way the bike will get some life to it is if I run 155 main, 55 pilot, top clip position. I'm also running 40:1. The jets are aftermarket from Amazon, and the needle is stock but has some scratches on the side. Any idea why my settings are so far from default? I also replaced the reeds with brand new vforce3 kit. Only thing I can think is the float level is off, or the needle is worn. The float when parallel fully pushes in the spring. Any ideas? Or should I quit over thinking it and just tune it in with the conditions that fit my bike?
Thanks guys!