1977 honda ct70 carburator main jet size

emso

Member
ordered a rebuild kit from factory motorsports and was sent two different main jet sizes. One is a 70 and the other is a 65. Checking the manual it shows that the std size is a 58. My bike is rebuilt stock and the carb is original. Should I try the sizes sent to me? or go with the 58? Quite a difference in size and I don't want to damage my rebuilt engine.
thanks
 

69ST

Well-Known Member
Most of the rebuild kits I've sourced (elsewhere) have had #62 or #64 mains. Recently, I got one with #66(!) which was way too big. These machines were jetting on the lean side, back in the era when you could get real gasoline. Fast forward to 2017 and oxygenated fuel and it seems that most do quite well with #62, plus/minus one size.

FYI, stock-from-the-factory mains ranged from #58 to #64. I've yet to run across a CT70 carb with #64...only a couple of Daxes, from the early `70s. No idea why there'd be that much jetting difference; they used the same carburetors.

The bottom line is that it's really up to you to learn how to dial-in the main jet size and jet-needle setting. Reformulated/oxygenated fuel has change the game a little. That most often means going 1-2 sizes bigger on the main jet, but not in every case. I'll second smitfire's recommendation and at least try the #58 first. If it runs properly, leave well enough alone. Main jets don't really wear out, or oxidize. Brass is very stable.
 

Holeshotdan

New Member
I have a 1971 CT-70 with the stock KEIHIN CARB on it. The original main jet was a #65 & the pilot jet was a #35. Needle is set on the #3 clip from the top. Can someone help me on what's the best set up for the stock carb and who would carry these old jets ? Thanks Dan
 
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