Hey guys,

Looking for some input for my 99 XC 700.

I've only started to tune this one for the past couple of days but could use some input to save time.

Looking for a better midrange needle.

From past experience, I've tuned other XC 7's for -5 to -10C using this combo.

Stock pilots
R-1371G needle
180/185 mains

My thinking for -30C would be

Stock pilots
R-1370G needle
Stock Mains

I don't want to wait until it's -30 outside to install/tune the Tempaflow, so I draw upon the almighty knowledge of this forum for help :D

Thanks

what is that if farenhight. I am running 180 main in my 98. With no concerns down to -20f.

jet chart is about one size for every 10°. mike

Sooooo :confused:

It's no takers on the needle choice :(

I'll post back when it's -30C

just raise the needle you have. mike

Mike, let me introduce you to Mad. Mad is going to change those needles. The questions are to which one, and will it work any better? :lol:

Al

Yup, thats me :D

Looking for the ultimate set-up all the time :D

Anyhow, I don't know if anybody is following this post but I have got input from an independent tuner that has actually tested at -35C and set-up with stock pipe was as follows:

35 Pilots - 1/2 turn
R-1371G needle in #3
185/190 mains

Thanks

Mike, let me introduce you to Mad. Mad is going to change those needles. The questions are to which one, and will it work any better?umm, ok. i dont get it. mike

Mike,

What Al is trying to say is that Mad is the mad tuner. He has helped me a great deal with my machine that I had last year. Everything I did that he mentioned really worked well. Once Mad gets something in his mind, that is the way it is going to be. He ought to be called "madtuner"!!!!!!

By the way Mad, just bought a '99 700xcSP myself. Piped, clutched, etc. As always, I'll be watching to see what you do.

Originally posted by madsledhead@Dec 9 2004, 10:00 AM
Yup, thats me :D

Looking for the ultimate set-up all the time :D

Anyhow, I don't know if anybody is following this post but I have got input from an independent tuner that has actually tested at -35C and set-up with stock pipe was as follows:

35 Pilots - 1/2 turn
R-1371G needle in #3
185/190 mains

Thanks
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I am sure this is what my buddy has in his 99 xc 7! just didn get the tempaflow.... sleds in the want ad now!

Not much going on here so I thought I might stir the pot a little....

<<<<Looking for the ultimate set-up all the time>>>>


So Mad, are you going to be putting a real suspension under it when you get it to run right?

Have you installed/considered installing a 2" handlebar riser yet?

instead of a riser on my xc, i installed bars off an indy. put a bar pad on and it looks pretty good. mike

<<<i installed bars off an indy>>>>

Whatever, makes a night and day difference in the way they feel on the trail...