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Maybe I said it wrong but I did the math and rode it with GSXR clamps and 19 inch front and it handles very badly with GSXR 20 mm offset clamps and stock yamaha is nearly 50 mm offset
If you go 19 Inch front,you will need new clamps to go with shorter forks, you will need a larger master cylinder to run the 4 piston caliper from the GSXR front end.I did the swap first and with GSXR clamps and a 19 inch wheel the trail is reduced and handles badly. 55 mm offset clamps should...
22 pilots
6 F 9 needle
P6 or P6 needle jet
180 main
These should get you running at least.
Straight from carb guide.
Find and download the VM guide in the tech section.
Get a copy of Mikuni Tuning Manual.
My old GT 550 died once like it had a serious issue. I started taking shit off to find the reason and luckily before I got too far into troubleshooting, I discovered the kill switch in off position. Felt fairly dumb.
These are all really good ideas to repair nasty brass floats.I tried Damon's tank sealer on some that were literally full of pinholes and while it sealed the holes it made the floats heavy.Perhaps brush it on instead of dipping floats in sealer like I did.
Yes,you will need offset triple clamps if you are using a 19 front wheel with the different forks.I built mine with 99 gsxr forks and the offset clamp set is required to get the trail closer to where it was before.I havent tried lowering the rear to match the front.Some say that will help...