What did I do wrong?

[casey_lamm]

Just wondering what I might have done wrong.

I just finished installing:

Weisco 11:1 piston
Hot cams stg 1
K&N powerlid


Jetting is 42/ dynojet 170

Finished breaking in the cam.

The thing seems to have very little power at all levels. I cant even bring the front wheels up w/o slipping the clutch. I hoping that this is something that can be cured, otherwise I just wasted alot of money because the power and response were way better before.

I would normally think that its just jetted too rich...but it doesn't seem to be bogging and sputtering.

Please give me some advice as to what to look for.

Thanks.

[casey_lamm]

my exhaust is a hmf slipon if that helps.
Originally posted by casey_lamm
Just wondering what I might have done wrong.

I just finished installing:

Weisco 11:1 piston
Hot cams stg 1
K&N powerlid


Jetting is 42/ dynojet 170

Finished breaking in the cam.

The thing seems to have very little power at all levels. I cant even bring the front wheels up w/o slipping the clutch. I hoping that this is something that can be cured, otherwise I just wasted alot of money because the power and response were way better before.

I would normally think that its just jetted too rich...but it doesn't seem to be bogging and sputtering.

Please give me some advice as to what to look for.

Thanks.

[gcart2]

check jetting and carb

[wifehatesit]

valves out of adjustment or blown/improperly installed head gasket.

1) check valve adjustment to make sure valves opening all the way/not stuck open

2) do a compression check to see if u have compression. autozone sells compression testers cheap.

let us know.

[casey_lamm]

im putting money on the jetting/carb, valves are being checked 1st then onto the jetting. I dont think its the head gasket. when its turning over it sounds like there is plenty of compression..will let you know a little later.


keep the ideas coming.


Originally posted by wifehatesit
valves out of adjustment or blown/improperly installed head gasket.

1) check valve adjustment to make sure valves opening all the way/not stuck open

2) do a compression check to see if u have compression. autozone sells compression testers cheap.

let us know.

[casey_lamm]

Yea its fixed...and im happy again. Turns out the throttle cable got messed up...it had almost 1/2in of slop...how why this made a difference i dont know...I also changed the clip position.


Wow...the thing stands staight up....again all i can say is wow...im very very happy.





Originally posted by casey_lamm
im putting money on the jetting/carb, valves are being checked 1st then onto the jetting. I dont think its the head gasket. when its turning over it sounds like there is plenty of compression..will let you know a little later.


keep the ideas coming.