The folks over at JD Jetting specialize in jetting (of course) and we try out a kit on a current KTM150 with the dreaded stock Mikuni Carb.
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@cbadnc90407 ай бұрын
The JD Jets did wonders for my son's 2004 cr125. Runs really strong now. Night and day difference.
@Kevr.1372 күн бұрын
Realy ?! I want same kit but it’s expensive in my country ,but now with your comment I WANT !
@nagarenius4 ай бұрын
I run a JD Jetting Kit on my TM EN 300 2Stroke. The Carburator is a Keihin PWK 38, did all the seals on the Carb and put the JD Kit in. Runs perfect since. >:) Great product i have to say, greets from Switzerland. :D Also check your Reed Valves, needed to change them too.
@bpowa4 жыл бұрын
Jay, I am surprised you did not mention the block jet gasket issue. I turned my wheels jetting with the JD jet kit on my '18. I ended with a Keihin carb through JD and it came with the jet kit. I Could have saved 80 bucks on a JD jet kit for the Mikuni, and many hours trying every single jet and needle setting, with trail testing to never get it to run right.
@orangerider2181 Жыл бұрын
I have an 18’ 300. So you’re saying just spend the money and go with the Keihin and the JD kit? Still on factory Mikuni….
@johnharbinger42314 жыл бұрын
The problem with most peoples carbs is the jet block gasket, which is beneath the tamper proof screws and does not come as part of any carb rebuild kit, it's only a nitrole rubber gasket/o rings in one piece, doesn't last forever, you can try and tune and re jet all you want, but if your jet block (mid body gasket) is screwed, then you are wasting your time, I know of two guys who decided their carbs were no good, and they paid huge money for lectron carbs, all that was wrong with their carbs was a $15 gasket for the jet block, I know....I bought their carbs and they were perefctly fine after a new gasket.
@corkstarrr5 ай бұрын
Can confirm this truth from experience (and a lot of hair pulling)
@nickdefreitas4 жыл бұрын
That graphics kit looks sick
@kineticsurf4 жыл бұрын
Would have loved to have seen the plug before and after.
@dirtniron4 жыл бұрын
Great video Jay, JD definitely helps a lot. The bike sounds awesome!
@JS-ny8sn4 жыл бұрын
This worked great on my 17 300 XC, I also put in a VForce 4 reed valve. I am doing the block jet gasket just to be safe. I love your content Jay👍.
@Gregg01123 жыл бұрын
The kit comes with a spacer ring. Did you use it?
@JS-ny8sn3 жыл бұрын
@@Gregg0112 Spacer ring? I’m not sure what that is.
@specializedbighitfsr3 жыл бұрын
@@JS-ny8sn the spacer ring is used when using the half clip washer. If you are not using the half clip washer then there is no need for the spacer ring.
@woodworm36152 жыл бұрын
I have the 19 ktm 300xc... Did the JD kit too. Yes was improvements. Block Seal, Red needle... fast forward to today....Still somethings up. Idle isn't droping correctly... Spoke to a Moto-God mechanic today. He says to get a 32.5 pilot. Have 30 pilot in now. Switch main jet to 410 from a 420. Im trying this when I get those two in. Otherwise Slavens has the NEW Mule Billetron Lectron coming in this month. Im willing to check this out.😉
@JohnVanHolt4 жыл бұрын
Make sure that white plastic notch drops where it needs to. The cable unhooked quickly when I didnt.
@SSRacing668 ай бұрын
Jay brings up a good point about the JD kits , If you go tuning with just your credit card, you can easily spend more than the cost of the kit ( 2 needles, 4 mains, 4 pilots would probably come close to $100), and still miss the mark. I've never tried one of these kits, but I have a couple riding buddies that use them and are satisfied.
@pik24904 жыл бұрын
Been dealing with the Mikuni for a while now on my yz125. Most simple carb I've seen. Easy to tune when you figure it out.
@dirtbiketv14 жыл бұрын
Yes pretty good to jet on a YZ125 usually
@MP36BRAVO2 жыл бұрын
I bought the kit for my ‘19 ktm250sx. I did all the recommendations; 3rd clip, mj 430 pj32.5 and 1.5 air screw. It runs good but the spark plug is white(lean) still after a couple rides down the street.
@jonasthomsen25782 жыл бұрын
Move the clip 0.5 or 1 down
@dancollins84533 жыл бұрын
Done this on my 19 XC 300 with the JD jet kit and the JD block gasket kit and a bit of filing on the slide, It runs soo good!
@dirtbiketv13 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@crjmoto4 жыл бұрын
Lectron was worth it for me due to the elevation changes here in CO. If in a flatter area, I'd recommend saving hundreds with a simple re-jet
@TepcoCycleRepair4 жыл бұрын
You have to do the O-ring fix in the jet block on these carbs, any jetting is worthless unless you do that first. These carbs are awesome but come with a bad o-ring in the jet block from the factory. See my channel for the fix. Beautiful 125 in this video!
@SANDS784 жыл бұрын
Yep, pretty sad how bad they were new
@TepcoCycleRepair4 жыл бұрын
@@SANDS78 Agreed, I repaired one with 8hrs on it because the O-ring was distorted from the factory.
@SANDS784 жыл бұрын
@@TepcoCycleRepair Mine was about 3hrs. I assume they had the tpi coming out and bought the cheapest carbs they could get, which I would guess we're a batch of old stock Mikuni's. The rubber looked like rubber off of one of my 30 year old bikes.
@chrisvids1820 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking at a 2017 KTM250sx. Other than the carb issue is it a good bike? Parts available and reasonable? I'm used to my Kx250 but want to try a KTM
@TepcoCycleRepair Жыл бұрын
@@chrisvids1820 It's an awesome bike.
@johnmccoy18874 жыл бұрын
Jay you the man, JD kits in all my carburetor bikes since 2005 great company
@Wide0004 жыл бұрын
Nice looking bike without the usual corporate stickers. With the gas all over and the scar , those hands certainly seem totally commited to work... ;) Great channel.
@spencerclark22694 жыл бұрын
Nice tip I will definitely buy a kit for my bike.
@mestandard4 жыл бұрын
I have a JD kit for a Honda 250R and KDX 220. I’m a fan of those needles for sure!! Both run a lot better even after trying multiple PWK typical needles.
@PeterParker-ot8pl Жыл бұрын
All that info is in the manual... you get all the needles and jets in the kit that comes with the bag...
@codenamenoob49734 жыл бұрын
Just in time I'm looking into getting one of these kits for KTM 4 stroke to jet it for my FMF system
@rcarle4 жыл бұрын
The JD kit is the way to go especially for guys like me that dont have the patience for the trial and error process that it would take with out it.
@brokebikemtb44484 жыл бұрын
Thanks to rado....I hit jd for a complete kit designed around my motor and mods.....I contacted them Sunday...they emailed me back with questions Monday...I answered them...and am needing a few jets because once this motor breaks in ...it always jumps up a few jets....always happens...so I dont want to be buying 1 jet at a time
@BrianK-pd4bu3 жыл бұрын
Did jd jet kit on my sons rm 125 An wow runs much better, don’t sound all backed up anymore, smooth on bottom an hits power band hard!
@dirtbiketv13 жыл бұрын
Great-
@bigos.motoowens58134 жыл бұрын
I have used a needle nose vise grip to hold the carb spring back out of the way while hinging or unhinging the throttle cable, it makes things easier
@alexanderdefender4 жыл бұрын
indeed! you can also use a zip tie to keep the spring together
@mixalis61684 жыл бұрын
Cant believe you haven't tested a Smart Carb !!
@MagisMoto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing very helpful
@ktm2smokers3373 жыл бұрын
I had horrible results on a 2016 ktm 300 xc. ran terrible loaded up so bad it would hardly run, called jd jetting and they said that ive never herd spot on jetting before, 🤣🤣 took it out and for 14 dollars for the rite needle bike runs awesome now, im at 1500 ft above sea level, dont waste your money!
@dirtbiketv13 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@richardtharp16084 жыл бұрын
The JD Red Needle (clip on 2nd notch from the Top), 35 Pilot jet, 410 Main.. The stock KTM Needle is CRAP.. 2017 300 XC.. Runs. Strong Bottom to Top.. If you're Riding in the COLD, The Pilot must Be at least a 40.. The only thing that runs better than what I'm suggesting is a Lectron
@bloomerb41622 жыл бұрын
These mikunis are just wacky. Got a 2022 150sx with default factory jetting and it wouldn't idle unless I turned the air screw a quarter turn out. Friends 2019 125sx wouldt get into powerband in 1st, 2nd gear and very burbly, choked up once it got on pipe. Used jd jetting kit but it was still burbly but it was better than before. So he turned in the air screw more than the recommended 1.5 out and it ran way better then. We are very close to sea level.
@eddies2kturbo Жыл бұрын
Having the same issue with my 22 150, I was thinking about buying a Keihin carb or trying the jet block gasket. Also close to sea level at around 200ft elevation.
@_the_low_gold_gamer_25014 жыл бұрын
I just got a 2016 ktm 150sx the owner switched the carb to a mikuni me and my dad just fixed it with I had seen this earlier
@zacharydewitte3842 ай бұрын
I have a 01’ cr 125 r and it came with a 260 main 32.5 pilot thoughts on getting a jd. You prob won’t answer and I’ll do it anyways but I think it’s far from OEM speck. I think I’m going to split cases but apparently it was just don’t I just feel iffy about it and want to check
@lozadazx144 жыл бұрын
The other problem are the reed cage !!!
@nikolaibielkine8390 Жыл бұрын
Hello is it possible to send to Germany? Its for the Beta RR 250 racing from 2021. And how much did it costs.
@zachk72683 жыл бұрын
What seat is that? I like the thought of that groove down the middle, almost like a bicycle saddle...
@dirtbiketv13 жыл бұрын
Motoseat can make up whatever you want-
@woodworm36152 жыл бұрын
Slavens has the NEW MULE BILLETRON LECTRON. Do you have anything on this new Carb. Would be interested to know. Thank you.
@poorwhiteboy65212 жыл бұрын
did you still run 60.1 fuel after the new jets ?
@dirtbiketv12 жыл бұрын
Yes - email me with any further questions. contact info in About tab.
@lisamcdonald810911 ай бұрын
KTM 50cc
@tuffstuffs2 жыл бұрын
What about changing the slide to a #5 instead?
@chrislalonde81804 жыл бұрын
Great vid jay but put your helmet on!!!!
@dirtbiketv14 жыл бұрын
opps
@Brensta184 жыл бұрын
Do they make a kit for 2019 150sx?
@popshmoke3 жыл бұрын
yes they do!
@markthornton88984 жыл бұрын
Just got my jd jet kit for my 2017 300, it comes with 2 washers, any idea where the big thin washer goes to?
@dirtbiketv14 жыл бұрын
Email me a picture.
@markthornton88984 жыл бұрын
@@dirtbiketv1 sent you a picture on Instagram if that's OK?
@dirtbiketv14 жыл бұрын
Email better sorry. Go to my about and contact easy.
@markthornton88984 жыл бұрын
@@dirtbiketv1 sent
@mephistoc92863 жыл бұрын
The second ring is a spare
@Gregg01123 жыл бұрын
What is the spacer ring in the kit for?
@umadbroyolo84133 жыл бұрын
To adjust the needle up by half a clip.
@Jakub-bn7sm4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am using this kit and I am at same elevation as you. My bike is bogging. But when I leave it idling for a while and then I ride bike feel rich. After couple of revs it is bogging again. I have vforce4 and fmf pipe on bike. What can cause this issues? Thanks
@dirtbiketv14 жыл бұрын
try leaning the clip one spot and also don't have a much idle at all if any- --- Also run air screw at 1.5 and adjust from there-
@Edgar-jn9xv3 жыл бұрын
What was the stock main jet ?
@justinbowman44674 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, thanks for the video. I just bought a 2018 250 XC with 19hrs. and I'm strugling to get the carb setup where I like it so I'm thinking of buying a JD Kit. I'm seeing a lot of talk about doing the "Jarvis Mods" and would like your thoughts on these?
@dirtbiketv14 жыл бұрын
Get the JD kit-- also if you still have a gurgle you can slightly cut the slide.
@blownn4203 жыл бұрын
Look into the jet block gasket, these carbs come brand new with bad gaskets sometimes JD sells them for 8 dollars, can help a lot with a low end rich condition.
@SimplifiedTruth2 жыл бұрын
@@dirtbiketv1 cut the slide how exactly?thanks
@Carl0sjim3n3z3 жыл бұрын
Hello I have a 21 yz125x and have the jd kit with blue needle on 2nd clip 40 pilot and 430 main and get spooge when riding trails. I'm at 3-5k elevation in sother Ca. What do you think I should be running? Red needle?
@dirtbiketv13 жыл бұрын
Red Needle in 3 and then 2
@Carl0sjim3n3z3 жыл бұрын
@@dirtbiketv1 pilot and main seem ok?
@dirtbiketv13 жыл бұрын
@@Carl0sjim3n3z Honestly I am not sure- I look at the sheet from JD-- use that -- the needle will be more of the benefit --
@fullmetaljacket72 жыл бұрын
Replace the jet block gasket. (JD Jetting JDMK05).
@kjclark74 жыл бұрын
There's nothing wrong with the stock jetting, the issue on all the mikunis is a bad jet block gasket and needle seat o ring. Instead of buying a JD jet kit for $80, buy the JD block gasket kit for $7.95 and your bike will run great. The bad block gasket introduces too much air into the pilot circuit making it run like crap.
@blownn4203 жыл бұрын
Did you do this and it helped your bike? I'm about to install my jet block gasket in a couple days
@tomaslight3 жыл бұрын
@@blownn420 do not forget float needle seat o-ring. That sucker starts to leak too.
@blownn4203 жыл бұрын
@@tomaslight thanks, yep I got it. I put the new needle seat O ring, jet block gasket, and a new needle jet and its running great! My carb is almost 20 years old, so the needle jet was out of spec
@robhayter48410 ай бұрын
The stock needle are absolute crap rich as hell off idle
@chalo2125 ай бұрын
JD jets are extremely over rated. over priced. Just buy the regular Jetts for your carb. 1 thing that did help was octane booster, Pump gas is 92 or 91, I add VP MADITIVE and its now crispy AF. I add like 50mm to 5L so bottle lasts a long time
@mattgraham4368 Жыл бұрын
This is how to fix it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2Hcm4mDd9-iaqM
@terrywilson13624 жыл бұрын
Yet another problem with KTM 😂
@evanjohnson54804 жыл бұрын
I had to re jet my kawasaki and honda as well shit for brains. Its pretty standard in carbed bikes reguardless of brand. Stop trying to hide your love for Ktm by pretending to hate.
@codenamenoob49734 жыл бұрын
It's pretty typical to make fun of the most successful brands
@tomaslight3 жыл бұрын
those who do not like orange KTM, buy KTM with white frame. Then can buy all bling in blue colour :)
@terrywilson13623 жыл бұрын
Oh no, no love for ktm, just like a Harley, you are paying for a name
@terrywilson13623 жыл бұрын
It's common knowledge that ktm's have more break downs and little things wrong with them, you've got too much shit for brains to accept it
@robhayter4849 ай бұрын
How many turns out on the air screw was you in the end ?