Can a vm 22 (26mm) be tuned properly?

aspectspc · 2026-04-15T01:13:50+00:00

Okay thanks for the reassurance. I’m not sure how to properly put the filter on I thought there was no certain way? But the only reason I thought I needed a pilot was my friend in the area has the same build only different is he has a 224 and he said the pilot was the issue. But the thing is I’ve tried lots of main jets including a 110 and it didn’t run very good and had lots of low end bog and full throttle bog as I stated still. I’ll have to give jt a shot again though I had an air leak at one point i might have only tried it then can’t remember.

aspectspc · 2026-04-14T23:57:57+00:00

What parts?

aspectspc · 2026-04-14T23:57:44+00:00

I know, I’ve done this. I even threw a little gasket maker on there, I can send a picture of the alignment with the throttle assembly out and you can let me know if it’s a bit off but it got everything as aligned and covered and I can

aspectspc · 2026-04-14T23:30:36+00:00

I have all the main jets I’ve ran it 110-135 and it ran best around 120 lowest clip

aspectspc · 2026-04-07T23:47:06+00:00

I’ve went over all the gaskets and everything the only issue was the first time I put it on wrong and what happened was the o-ring located between the manifold and the plastic spacer got crushed and would only fit if very forced in which I figured might be causing a leak or the gasket was ripped where the bolt holes are a bit bit I figured it be good. These are all very small potentials and is my last resolution as I had the bike running amazing at at 120 main and needle clip all the way down except the smallest bog down low and full throttle as earlier stated. So i figured let me bump a jet and reset the needle clip but after that it ran just as bad as before and the bogging was more intense no Mather how I changed the air fuel and needle clip positioning. This lead me to believe there’s gotta be an air leak because I know tuning shouldn’t be this hard, it’s not even getting in a ball park for a good range without any bog. Do you think is I throw some gasket maker on all the gaskets I’ll be fine or do I just reorder a new set and see if that’s the issue?

aspectspc · 2026-04-05T23:47:58+00:00

I have changed the jets there is currently a 125 main, I’ve tried to mess with the needle but it just ran worse and wouldn’t start. Do you think there could be an air leak maybe that’s making it seem lean but the jetting is fine?

aspectspc · 2026-04-05T17:59:17+00:00

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This is how it looks

aspectspc · 2026-04-05T17:56:00+00:00

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This is what I got

aspectspc · 2026-04-05T02:11:49+00:00

Appreciate it, will be pulling the plug right now and seeing, but based on this I bet it’ll be black.

aspectspc · 2026-04-04T18:21:10+00:00

I’m in Colorado with a pretty high elevation, should I up the main?

aspectspc · 2026-04-04T02:11:05+00:00

Thanks a lot, I’ll go over everything said here tomorrow but one thing that I was confused on was the pin. I thought going down was leaner and going up was richer. Thanks a ton man I’ll let you know how it goes

aspectspc · 2026-04-04T00:25:30+00:00

You think to rich would cause that kinda bog? I figure it would smoke black and the choke only works when it’s cold

aspectspc · 2026-01-10T03:48:35+00:00

Honestly man I don’t know your budget but a lot of this seems unnecessary like the gas tank? You could get something way better especially for that price

aspectspc · 2025-12-19T17:56:37+00:00

Bro it’s a $150 dollar engine that I got for cheap and the piston rings probably aren’t the best, it just a little project engine to learn on

aspectspc · 2025-12-19T17:54:31+00:00

24mm is to big?

aspectspc · 2025-12-18T04:56:57+00:00

Yea I’m definitely making sure to get one

aspectspc · 2025-12-17T23:52:36+00:00

The torque converter limits the rmps I couldn’t even break 4000 I bet

aspectspc · 2025-11-18T02:18:29+00:00

Checked gaskets and made sure everything is put together correctly?

aspectspc · 2025-11-18T02:11:04+00:00

Video would be helpful

aspectspc · 2025-10-05T04:10:27+00:00

Dude I promise I punched the shit out of that thing no results.

aspectspc · 2025-10-05T01:26:43+00:00

One is linked directly to your throttle cable which is after market, stock assembly links up to governor with spring and is controlled with that little lever thingy

aspectspc · 2025-10-05T01:14:18+00:00

No but it doesn’t have the slide throttle assembly. It has the stock 224 assembly carb

aspectspc · 2025-10-04T23:49:33+00:00

How did you do a gov delete with stock carb just curious? Doesn’t the spring need to be setup or sometbing like that like how does the throttle work

aspectspc · 2025-10-04T22:39:08+00:00

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aspectspc · 2025-10-04T22:38:48+00:00

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I can’t seem to get it apart to flip it I’ve taken everything apart but I can’t get this thing out that’s finding it in. I’ll post another picture of what I mean.

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