Carb service

[McCoy]

Ok, so, after my second cruise with the tiger I realized that it consumes around 1 litre per 10 km (a lot!).

Opened one carb to realize that it is heavily worn.

I have ordered and replaced almost all parts inside, but my question is what nozzle sizes should I go for?

Ones inside when dismounting was 145s (with open air filters), in the replacement kit 100s, and as I have understood, stock is 105s?

I have also ordered a new air filter housing to replace the open air kits to OEM, so everything should be "standard".

Should I order a set of 105s? Whats the recommendation?

[McCoy]

Ok, some update:

All re-fitted on the tiger with 100s main nozzles and OEM filter. (Who the **** invented the air assembly???)

Pilot screw 1: 1,5 turns out, 2: 1.25 3: 1,5 (as before cleaning/replacement)

It runs... on low rpms. Idling is roughly stable, but it dies on fast throttling.

Any advice? Should I go for larger main nozzles and adjust out pilot screws?

[McCoy]

Ok.. so.. getting a little bit frustrated here...

Tested with #105's, pilot jets #40, pilots 2 full turns out for all 3 carbs = same result, it "dies" when going up on rpms

Idling is now pretty stable.

Any advice?

[London_Phil]

Genuine advice from someone who had carb troubles on mine, both with original Mikuni and the later Keihins.
If the bike was left for more than a few day without running, it would start with choke on full, but die when choke pushed in.
They really seem to struggle with blocking jets, and I got fed up trying to strip the carbs.
Making sure you only have 1 snorkel open helps, there were many threads on here about carb issues.
I would need to run between 5-10 miles to clear the carbs, which was very difficult in an urban environment.
Sitting at traffic lights revving at 3K to keep from stalling was not a good look..
This was the main reason I sold mine, and bought an 800xc with FI.

[McCoy]

Genuine advice from someone who had carb troubles on mine, both with original Mikuni and the later Keihins.
If the bike was left for more than a few day without running, it would start with choke on full, but die when choke pushed in.
They really seem to struggle with blocking jets, and I got fed up trying to strip the carbs.
Making sure you only have 1 snorkel open helps, there were many threads on here about carb issues.
I would need to run between 5-10 miles to clear the carbs, which was very difficult in an urban environment.
Sitting at traffic lights revving at 3K to keep from stalling was not a good look..
This was the main reason I sold mine, and bought an 800xc with FI.

What do you mean with 1 snorkel? I know that when you fill up with regular 95 octane it has too much biofuel mixed into it so general "advice" is to use Shell V-power 98 octane (which has less biomixture).

I am not planning to sell it... yet 

[London_Phil]

https://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,1494

[gcloys]

What do you mean with 1 snorkel? I know that when you fill up with regular 95 octane it has too much biofuel mixed into it so general "advice" is to use Shell V-power 98 octane (which has less biomixture).

I am not planning to sell it... yet 

The left side intake box should have a short snorkel and no cap, the right side should be capped.

[Beernard]

Gday McCoy,
I, too, have battled with these carbs.
My only input is to clean them scrupulously and follow any words of the legend, Mustang.
Regards, Bern.