Common Questions About Lectron Carburetors Part 1

[@mikeshem7665]

I bought an Lectron H-Series for my 1991 Honda cr125r a few months ago. And I definitely think it's an awesome carburetor. It has certainly been the best upgrade purchase I've made over the years. I have never had such smooth throttle response until now. I didn't need to do anything with the Lectron carburetor I bought, except to install it. Great video!

[@howardwoods342]

Bought the lectrpn H series for my 2021 yz 250x. Combined with v force reeds and a gnarly pipe and turbinecore 2 silencer, the bikenis just amazing. No jetting issues, runs great in all weather temps, all elevations power is super smooth and more usable, and it lugs like a 4 stroke down low. Oh and it totally rips on my friends nasty 97 ktm 360sx, and that bike is insane. Best investment ever. Even had a friend telling me its a bad idea dont do it, he rode bike once now he wants one lol

[@jamespolucha6911]

I would love to get one of these carbs but my stock carb is running so good with no issues, I’m on a 2018 te300 at sea level and ride summer and winter to about 10,000 feet so it’s just hard to fork out the money for one but if I do I will make sure I get one from you, thanks for the video

[@650nelson]

I bought one for my 2003 ktm 450. Gas mileage went down to 22 mpg from 40. Fresh engine, clean air filter, no air leaks. What should the metering rod length be from the factory? Pete

[@slaverace1]

Pete: If your fuel consumption got worse, the metering rod is set too rich. Start with half turn increments counter-clockwise and you will also gain performance. If you need assistance, call our store @ 719-475-2624.

[@2WheelDerness]

@@slaverace1 is this carb leaking gas if bike is on the ground?

[@diegoarredondo7720]

I’ve recently have bought one of these carbs for my 07 yfz 450 and for some reason I’m not able to get the bike to idle

[@spuddog110]

Hey Jeff. So I bought a used ktm 300 but sadly the original owner got dirt throughout the engine and I need a complete rebuild. Before I needed the new engine I got a carb clean cause the carb had dirt in it. I was having a lot of problems with bogging and I was wondering if it was my carb but the shop thinks it’s a air leak and the need of a new engine. Should I invest in switching my stock carb for a lectron carb?

[@slaverace1]

First things first. Rebuild the engine before opening another can of worms.

[@speezy1414]

How often do you suggest cleaning them/ and or do you need to at all? Or just have a while send it in and get it rebuilt?

[@slaverace1]

If you ride a lot, send it in once a year for a refurbish.

[@speezy1414]

Jeff Slavens is there any way to manually drain the fuel bowl on these things? I don’t like to leave fuel sitting in it when I store it for weeks to months!

[@slaverace1]

@@speezy1414 Shut off the fuel and let it idle until it quits. The remnants will evaporate out the vents.

[@jasnkay]

Poor idling on a YZ125X with recommended Lectron carb. The float bowl is possibly leaking as dust sticks to the bowl easily. Any idea's to solve poor idle/staling all the time.

[@slaverace1]

Adjust the metering rod. Go leaner 1/2 turn.

[@peersupportcounselor1904]

have you any feedback on replacing a cv on a 1200 hd sportster

[@LostEmpires]

great video !! thank you Jeff!

[@satyasegrave-daly6852]

Can you run a pod filter on the lectern and it will just auto adjust the jetting to give it more gas?

[@slaverace1]

A pod will require a richer metering rod.

[@mtnseekerone]

Just chill out I love it.

[@paidzues9974]

Hey I have a a 2001 Rm250 with a 265 kit and I blew the top end because of it being too lean & couldn’t seem to find the stock setting with the idle screw and the power jet screw turns outward on the lectron carb . Any idea of the stock setting please .

[@slaverace1]

Sorry, I don't have that setting. Your Lectron has a serial number on it. Get that number and call Lectron and they will confirm the specs.

[@paidzues9974]

@@slaverace1 where is the serial located? & thanks for the reply 👍🏽

[@quantumtechcrypto7080]

Make sure rubber boot is seated right or sand will fill throttle body and that’s bad. Yeah.

[@CCP600]

I can’t get my carb to start unless I pull on throttle a tad. I kept trying with idle screw at different settings even all the way up and and only starts when slightly cracking throttle. Have any ideas? I also adjust fuel

[@slaverace1]

Hard starting usually indicates the carb is lean on the metering rod.

[@CCP600]

@@slaverace1 ok thank you.

[@kawasaki000000000000]

So I have a question when you purchase one of these systems does the kit provide a part number to order new ones

[@slaverace1]

Sorry, I'm not clear on your question.

[@kawasaki000000000000]

@@slaverace1 I was thinking about getting one of these systems and was wondering if you buy one and say you need to get another cable do you need to go through lectron or do they supply a part number in the box for a replacement one.

[@slaverace1]

@@kawasaki000000000000 We stock all of the replacement parts. They are on our site. slavensracing.com/shop/lectron-carburetor-parts-accessories-tools/

[@The.Daily.Commuter]

My yz125 sat for 8 months and now the carb overflows the air box and I can’t rev above half throttle because it just dies

[@slaverace1]

Time to tear down the carb and clean the float needle and seat. What are you waiting for?

[@davidcart28]

Hello I have an 250 husky 2015 it has a 36mm stock do I use a 36 or 38 top videos mate

[@brannonmeador1792]

Doesn't matter

[@slaverace1]

36mm

[@Banshee421x]

How do I know what starting set point to set the metering rod?

[@slaverace1]

Just call us with the rod #.

[@17madracki17]

thanks !!

[@ir8d8rads]

I would like to install Lectrons on my RD350. It has been a bitch to jet with my setup. But I'm not buying any Lectrons until they include the damn adjustment tool free with every carb. If I spend $900 on carburetors it isn't breaking Lectron to give me the $2 tool I need to properly adjust them. This "You can use pliers but it isn't recommended" garbage would stop if everyone got the tool. It would also be nice if they included 3 different metering rods with + and - with the selected rod. This doesn't compare with jets for OEM type carbs because jets cost less than $10 each and I can buy brass everywhere. This way if I install the carbs I will have what I need on hand and I won't have to spend another $50+ and wait for the mail. ...Unless they can guarantee that their recommendation on rods for my bike will run right out of the box with what I have installed. Now that would sell me. With the damn tool...

[@highwayman1218]

Agreed.... I think its pretty silly the tool isnt included with these things...

[@marc96accord]

Love these carbs but the throttle sticks on them

[@slaverace1]

Sticking indicates the slide is worn out and needs replaced. We have them in stock.

[@drujames272]

Just watched and sorry but a bit painful description , you didnt even mention if going in on the needle was richening it or leaning out 🙄

[@slaverace1]

Hello: The video title is "Common Questions", not "how-to-tune a Lectron". We have a separate video on that topic.

[@Ben-mj9cc]

Bro I can’t find any videos on how to clean one it’s so annoying

[@zachariahbowen558]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqWyYZyiedSHaqs Jeff my bike is doing this just not as bad. I bought a lectron carb and its still kinda doing this. Do you know what might be causing this?? Thought it was a lean condition. So i mixed my gas from 40:1 instead of 50:1 and used half race gas. I know moving the ratio that direction is ultimately making it more lean correct but i thought more oil then gas would cool the cylinder temps down?

[@rayy1988ra]

make shure ur intake and air boots are tight that can affect a idle.

[@rayy1988ra]

and yes if u add more oil to your mix ur leaning ur bike out, more oil means less gas which means lean cause ur bike runs on air/fuel not air/oil, less oil ur riching ur bike which will lower ur cylinder temps yes, rich bikes run colder.

[@rayy1988ra]

rich bikes run colder which is why u will see spooge "oil" coming from ur exhaust cause ur motor is running cold and not burning off all the oil.

[@jimster1111]

this thing doesnt have a drain plug? i let mine sit for 3 months now it wont start, i go to drain the gas and theres no way to do it. no drain plug and no way to remove the fuel lines without cutting them. you literally have to take the seat, tank, and carburator off just to drain it. big miss for me.

[@slaverace1]

Jimster: The fuel just pulls off, no cutting needed. No need to pull the carb to drain it. Before parking it you can just let it idle until there is no fuel. FYI, there is nothing to plug up in Lectrons but if stale gas is the issue you will need to get it out of the float bowl.

[@wheelie63]

$ 20 for the adjustment tool ? there is problem #1, right there..........how about we make it out of plastic for $1.99 instead......geez.

[@slaverace1]

I use my fingers to make adjustments. Go ahead and waste riding time and make one out of plastic for $1.99. It will probably take $50 of your time to make that $1.99 part.