Raising NC30 needles

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emto
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Raising NC30 needles

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Does raising the needles using extra 0.5mm shims eliminate the "fluffy throttle" feeling?
My throttle has a very pronounced response lag in the low to to mid-range that I'd love to get rid of. The carbs are sorted in every other way i.e. clean, jetting, balanced, float heights etc.

Any thoughts appreciated.
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Re: Raising NC30 needles

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It has worked for me in the past.

A good half exhaust system also gives more midrange power, I only noticed thei when I put a standard system back on, the bike was a bit breathless.
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M3 washers are around 0.55mm thick, I've used those. PM me if you want some. I'll post some out.
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Re: Raising NC30 needles

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Thanks lads,

I've already got a half Ethos system on it so I'll go the washer route and see.
Thanks mavisravis, but I've got some 0.5mm shims already.
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When you have the carbs off to put the washers in make sure the pilot screws are all adjusted properly also, 2.25 turns out for a half system is the go.
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