!985 200X: Pilot screw.

[Glenn]

The factory manual gives two different settings for the pilot. :wtf:

In the "Specifications" settings, it lists the pilot setting (for after 1983) as "1 and a 1/2 turns out." In the "Fuel System" section, it lists (for after 1983) the pilot setting as 2 and a 1/4 turns out.

Which is right? I have to rev my machine a bit to keep it started when it's cold out. I have the pilot set for 2 and a 1/4 turns out. I'm wondering if that's too rich?

[1985 200s]

Clymer says 83 1 3/4 turns out 84 and on 2 1/4 turns out. Also needle jet 3rd groove on 83 and 4th groove on 84 and up. 83 carb should be a PD62A and 84 on a PD62B. 83 main jet 110 84 on 108 main jet.

[Glenn]

So far, seems that 2 and 1/4 is correct.......

[haywood71]

One way to find out is warm up the engine and turn the pilot screw in 1/4 turn every minute until the engine dies due to lack of gas and then back screw out 1 turn.

Tried that once when I had the stock carb and it was right at 1-3/4 turns out for my 1983 just like both clymer and honda manuals state.

There are actually quite a few typos in the official HONDA manual that I have.

Jeff

[Glenn]

Thanks Jeff! It's always a challenge when you get two different settings in a manual.

[kilabeez0]

wut other typos are there?

[Glenn]

Originally posted by kilabeez0
wut other typos are there?

:shrug: Types of what? Pilot jets?

[kilabeez0]

Originally posted by haywood71
One way to find out is warm up the engine and turn the pilot screw in 1/4 turn every minute until the engine dies due to lack of gas and then back screw out 1 turn.

Tried that once when I had the stock carb and it was right at 1-3/4 turns out for my 1983 just like both clymer and honda manuals state.

There are actually quite a few typos in the official HONDA manual that I have.

Jeff

No, typo's. errors.

[Glenn]

I read it too fast. ;)

Most usually have to do with the slight differences between the 1983 and the 1984-1985 years. At least, that's what I've found.

Anyone know what size the stock pilot is on my 200X? That's one thing I could not find in the book.

[haywood71]

Glenn

The stock pilot jet size listed on www.powersportspro.com for an '83-'85 is 40.

My stock '83 carb had 40, I just checked.

Jeff

[Glenn]

Jeff, awesome! Thanks again!

What's the next size up?

I don't think my stocker has anything stamped on it noting the size.

[haywood71]

Glenn

42 would be the next bigger size, pilot jets for Keihin carbs go in the following order;

35,38,40,42,45,48,50 etc

For your carb you want the '21 series' keihin pilot jets.

Jeff

[Glenn]

Awesome! Thanks Jeff!