Vintage Dirt Bike Q & A
https://vintagedirtbikeforums.alp-sys.com/

Excessive smoke
https://vintagedirtbikeforums.alp-sys.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4222
Page 1 of 1

Author:  The Mad Mechanic [ Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Excessive smoke

Hi,
I have a 1976 MR 250, stock right to the tires, less than 1,000 miles. I have replaced the right side crank seal and overhauled the carb numerous times. At all times there is excessive smoke from this bike, oil will drip from the exhaust and it will not idle well, fouling plugs. The mixture is right, float level and timing etc.
Has anyone come across this, I think there may be incorrect/missing jets in the carb from before I got the bike. Does anyone have a listing for these?
Thanks, The Mad Mechanic

Author:  rayivers [ Sat Jan 18, 2014 2:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Excessive smoke

My 073A MR250 carb had the following setup, which looked all-original to me:

100 main jet
140 power jet
48 pilot jet
200 air jet
130 starter jet
2.5 throttle slide
271006 needle, #3 clip position

Just a few suggestions:

98 main (99101-357-0980)
130 power (N424-52-130 should work)
45 pilot (N424-24-045)
needle clip to #2
NGK BP7EVX spark plug (discontinued, but available)

I'd also check the exhaust for blockage just to be sure, and keep an eye on your gearbox oil level (oil can get into the crankcases thru the gasket joint as well as the seal, especially after the cases have been split).

Ray

Author:  mitchie [ Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Excessive smoke

I never could get my original Keihin to stop running rich. I suspect the needle jet and jet needle were worn, but I couldn't find replacements to check. I finally ended up just putting a new Mikuni 36mm round slide on it. And then the problem was finding the right combination of jets and needle to make it work right.

Author:  The Mad Mechanic [ Tue Jan 21, 2014 2:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Excessive smoke

Hi,
Thanks for the info, I'll source the jets through through the winter. Right now it's about 0 fahrenheit outside. Not even I ride in that weather!!!!!!!!!!!!

Author:  Van/TX [ Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Excessive smoke

Get a new Mikuni is my suggestion and search this site for suggested jet #'s, etc from those who have been thru it. Good luck.

Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 7 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
https://www.phpbb.com/