Post by scooteraddict on Sept 8, 2011 5:40:20 GMT -6
I came across an article that I found interesting. .innovatemotorsports.com/resources/rich.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">
.innovatemotorsports.com/resources/rich.php Although it talks about turbocharging, it explains the principle of running too rich can have an effect of a poor running engine.
In the short, this quote explains it all. "Therefore a richer mixture releases less energy, lowering peak pressures and temperatures, and produces less power."
Recently I have experienced this effect due to a bad enrichener which was making my bike run very rich. The end effect is that when the bike required high torque under load (mainly going up hills), I would loose power and it would seem like it was bogging down. Once I replace the enrichener, and tuned the bike with a new jet, it is running like a champ. I was able to achieve more power for hill climbing and higher speed on the flats.
For those who post that they can't get power for hill climbing, please take note that this might be a cause for your problem.
In the short, this quote explains it all. "Therefore a richer mixture releases less energy, lowering peak pressures and temperatures, and produces less power."
Recently I have experienced this effect due to a bad enrichener which was making my bike run very rich. The end effect is that when the bike required high torque under load (mainly going up hills), I would loose power and it would seem like it was bogging down. Once I replace the enrichener, and tuned the bike with a new jet, it is running like a champ. I was able to achieve more power for hill climbing and higher speed on the flats.
For those who post that they can't get power for hill climbing, please take note that this might be a cause for your problem.
