I'm starting to get used to my freshly rebuilt '94 FE350. I have put a lot of time on it clearing trails, where I'll ride a while, and then get off and cut limbs & vines for a while, but it's Husqvarna clutch keeps it from being a really good "finish" trail working bike (putting up and taking down arrows for the enduros and hare scrambles). I really like the engine size and how the power builds. I intend to eventually make this my dual sport bike.
The engine starts easily, and runs pretty well. The only issue that I am aware of is a tendency to bog when I apply the throttle too quickly (from closed to WFO). Occasionally, when faced with a mostly vertical rock ledge or big log jump, I will get excited and twist it so quikly that the engine will flame out completely.
As long as I roll on the throttle, this isn't an issue. The power is smooth, strong, and progressive.
I figure it's more a problem with my "two stroke wrist", but "What do I know?". (My primary bike is a 2006 Gas Gas DE300, and, except for a 20 month stint riding a '94 Suzuki DR350, I've mostly ridden large bore two-strokes for the last 35 years.)
The reason that I'm asking for help, is that I am scheduled to ride in Idaho with some friends the first week in August. I'd like to take the FE with me as a back-up bike, but am clue-less as to the jetting I will need to run in this Del Orto carb.
I live at 120' above sea level and usually ride at elevations between that and 3000'.
In Idaho, we will be camping at 4500' and riding at elevations that normally top out just below 10,000'. Most of the trails stay at 8500' or below.
I do okay with two stroke jetting, and Mikuni and Keihin carburetors, but in this case, I really am a newbie. The carb is, according to what I've read on this forum, the older style Del Orto with the "flip up" type choke lever.
Can someone please give me some jetting specs for riding at Idaho elevations, and point me to a good place to purchase jets and needles in the US?
Thanks in Advance!
Jim Cook
The engine starts easily, and runs pretty well. The only issue that I am aware of is a tendency to bog when I apply the throttle too quickly (from closed to WFO). Occasionally, when faced with a mostly vertical rock ledge or big log jump, I will get excited and twist it so quikly that the engine will flame out completely.
As long as I roll on the throttle, this isn't an issue. The power is smooth, strong, and progressive.
I figure it's more a problem with my "two stroke wrist", but "What do I know?". (My primary bike is a 2006 Gas Gas DE300, and, except for a 20 month stint riding a '94 Suzuki DR350, I've mostly ridden large bore two-strokes for the last 35 years.)
The reason that I'm asking for help, is that I am scheduled to ride in Idaho with some friends the first week in August. I'd like to take the FE with me as a back-up bike, but am clue-less as to the jetting I will need to run in this Del Orto carb.
I live at 120' above sea level and usually ride at elevations between that and 3000'.
In Idaho, we will be camping at 4500' and riding at elevations that normally top out just below 10,000'. Most of the trails stay at 8500' or below.
I do okay with two stroke jetting, and Mikuni and Keihin carburetors, but in this case, I really am a newbie. The carb is, according to what I've read on this forum, the older style Del Orto with the "flip up" type choke lever.
Can someone please give me some jetting specs for riding at Idaho elevations, and point me to a good place to purchase jets and needles in the US?
Thanks in Advance!
Jim Cook
