It is a real measurement and you can find LOTS of posts about it in ThumperTalk amongst other places.

I would just say this since you are getting started. Keep it simple. Use factory parts. Clean the carb and the PV. Use the recommended mix and check regularly to make sure you have a good burn.

And never combine a 6-pack and dremel tool when trying to figure out how to get more power with porting!

Measurement of what?
I dont like factory parts, they look lame. lol
the only after market thing on there is the pipe.
We always run high performance oils.
just because im young doesnt mean i dont know anything about two strokes, I dont know as much as you, but a bike is a bike. haha

it's a measurement of tdc to head clearance. I'm just learning all of this too. I've got a yz250 completely apart right now and have learned just enough to know I don't know crud! Age has nothing to do with it. you know the BAP drill!!

Replacing factory with factory is a 'safe' bet with me for certain things such as gaskets. I do replace some items with proven aftermarket parts. ie pistons,reeds

I'm pretty sure that once you clean the PV, change your pilot and make sure you don't have a leak, you will find a big difference in the bike.

I am sure it will be a different animal!

I just found out that finding the main power valve is impossible, its on a nation wide back order and i went through 21 pages on ebay, couldnt find one!

I ordered some replacement reeds, and all the parts i need for the rebuild(besides the main power valve).

What was the pilot supposed to be at?

you can check out what other guys are doing at:

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/76-kawasaki-2-stroke/

looks like stock is a 50 on the pilot

lol dremel and beer, i could see how that would lead to potentially irreversible cylinder modifications! im guilty of taking out the drill and swiss cheezing parts in order to "lighten" them.. this usually happens on fri or sat nights and jimmy beam is often a partner in crime. new policy in the shop is no drills, no dremel, and no hand grinders after midnight. wife and neighbors like the new policies too.

Watch out for Mr. Beam. Heard he has a masters degree in engineering.

Glad to know that I'm not the only person who has the ability to turn on lights inside of neighbors houses after midnight by making a little 'too much' noise. LOL

Hahaha How is it possible that a 13 year old has better judgement than 30+ year olds in a shop filled with power tools?????

Oh yea, I can't drink yet :p hahahahahahahaha

My neighbors hate it when in work on stuff - and I am a good 50yds from the nearest house
I think that my signature says it all - the rest of you'uns are light weights - LOL.

Connor-----any up date on your bike?? Did you get the power valve working right? If so did that fix it?
If not make sure you do not have some kind of air leak somewhere in the intake. If all that is good it is time to give the carb a real good look.


TxTom
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