High Idle and Jetting Questions at Altitude

[TLRam1]

I have a question to ask... What is the stock setting of the 3rd gen pilot screws?  Is it 1-3/4 out from a light seat like you said Terry?  I don't remember.

Stock is 2 1/2 turns out for the initial opening before you fine tune.

[JAXMagna]

Always nice to hear what the ailment was and you have it running well, did you bench sync or do you have a sync gauge?

I have a gauge that I use for all my carb and TB syncing needs    For anyone that is interested I use the Carbtune Pro - http://www.carbtune.com/  It's been well worth the money I paid.  I've used it on everything from inline 4 carbed sportbikes to Ducati FI v-twins... and of course now the Magna.  It's a very nice tool, well made, simple, and easy to use.  IMHO 

I guess now, if the snow ever melts enough here, I'll take her out for a few rides and see if any further fine tuning needs to be done.  But I'm pretty happy for the moment.  Thanks again to everyone for all the input.

Oh!  Here's some pics of the beastie during some of the work (hope this link works).  It was absolutely filthy and had been sititng for about 18 months when I picked it up.  It seems to have some promise now - http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=fc79o14.9e6fl2og&x=0&y=hwj9g0&localeid=en_US

[TLRam1]

Okay good, forget the Magna, now what kind of dirt bikes do you have..

[JAXMagna]

Okay good, forget the Magna, now what kind of dirt bikes do you have..

Forget the Magna!? 

Haha... well, in the pic backgrounds we have a 97 XR200R, an 04 YZ250F, and an 05 CRF250X     CO (and UT) offer some absolutely amazing off-road riding.  And it's all FREE!  Heck of a deal.  (well BYBO - bring your own bike)

[lragan]

I am certainly impressed with the way you have cleaned it up.  Hope it runs great for you.

I could not quite read the label on the jack stand you use to lift the rear.  It appears to fit over the ends of the shaft.  Does it lift against the nuts?  Is it Magna specific?  I want one!  Where did you get it, and how much did it cost??

[L J VFR]

+1 on the motorcycle lift.  I want one too.

[JAXMagna]

http://www.gpiindustries.com/products.html

I had seen them for sale a couple of years ago on eBay.  I picked up the front and rear for about $100 at the time.  I don't currently see any listed on eBay right now but maybe the info on the web site link is still good.  There are TONS of similar stand on ebay though.

Up until recently I have been purely a sprtsbike guy... which is why I picked up these stands (hell of a price too).  I've owned several different types of rear swingarm stands and would think that many/most of the adjustable kinds would work on the swingarms of the Magna as these did.

It fits neatly on the ends of the swingarm and does not hit or lift against the nuts or the pipes.  Works very well and clean.  I bet there's a lot of choices out there that would work as well.  The front stand is nice too to lift get the front wheel off the ground for any kind of up-front work.

[lragan]

Thanks, JAXMagna.

I have a lift, and have welded up a cradle to fit the Magna's frame to properly balance the bike on the lift.  It puts the whole bike up, as high as two feet, for ease of maintenance, engine tuning, tire changing, etc.  I have a total of less than $60 in this arrangement, ignoring my time and welding rod.

The lift is heavy, and I expect the cradle I made is heavier than the lift in your picture.  It takes a good bit of effort to dig it out of the barn, fit it under the bike, strap the whole thing for safety, etc.

I also use a "poor man's lift" (see "Tips and Tricks" on MOOT main web site) which I use to clean and oil the chain, but the lift you show seems a great way to accomplish these lesser tasks.

[JAXMagna]

I also use a "poor man's lift" (see "Tips and Tricks" on MOOT main web site) which I use to clean and oil the chain, but the lift you show seems a great way to accomplish these lesser tasks.

Yes!  This is a good tool/stand for simple or lesser tasks.  I'll have to look through the "Tips and Tricks" section as I may wish to keep this bike long term.  I orginally purchased it as a project or investment... but I think the Magna is a very unique bike.  The V-4s are quite a challenge to work on but the bike itself seems to have what many other "cruiser" style bikes do not.  Great site and great posters... and that's not just the margaritas talking 

I'll start new threads on for new issues as they come up.  Keep the rubber side up!  (or is that just what crazy sprotbike people say?)

JAX