1999 model - Best jetting with STOCK exhaust?

What is the best Jet/Carb setup for an otherwise STOCK bike? I'm in the process of bringing a '99 model R1 back to life. It is equipped with an Akro slip-on at the moment, but I'm going to put the stock system on it to make it as quiet as possible. I need to clean the carbs anyway, so while I have it apart, I was going to put the stock jetting back in the carbs, but I was wondering...Are the stock jets best for my needs?? I know a lot of Hondas come very lean from the factory and they benefit from richer jetting even without changing any part of the exhaust. Is there anyone here that can shed some light on this subject for me? Thanks in advance, Alan.

ya, you want a jet kit for sure. stock jetting is never what is best & with a jet kit you also get adjustability so you can fine tune. even though the guy is a fat head dick, Ivan probably has the best kit but that'll run you over 100.00 (I think, I haven't checked) or I think I have a factory pro kit you can have for 50.00

Does anyone have any SPECIFIC knowledge on this subject? Like WHAT size jets and carb settings to use?

Stock Settings US Model R1 1998 - 99: Fuel level 4.1 to 5.1mm below line on float chamber. Pilot Screw: 3 1/8 turns out Main jet: 130 Main Air Jet: (cyl 1 & 4) 60 Main Air Jet: (cyl 2 & 3) 65 Jet Needle: 6DEY5-53-3 Needle Jet: P-O Pilot Air Jet: 120 Pilot jet: 15 Starter Jet 1: 35 Starter Jet 2: 0.7 Butterfly valve size: 100 Source: Haynes Manual

put that in your pipe & smoke it. thanks for the SPECIFICS on that william.

Does anyone have any SPECIFIC knowledge on this subject? Like WHAT size jets and carb settings to use? Start out with a 132.5 main 120 pilot adjustable neddles from Ivans or fac pro. 3 turns out on the mixture screws Then just do some tuning to get it right.

120 pilot . my fz1 with basicly the same motor came with a # 15 pilot. 120 sounds kinda large?

my fz1 with basicly the same motor came with a # 15 pilot. 120 sounds kinda large? You are correct 15 is stock next up is 17.5 then 20 Sorry for the extra 1, but just think how fast it would have gone

You are correct 15 is stock next up is 17.5 then 20 Sorry for the extra 1, but just think how fast it would have gone how come I didn't think of that.:riding

You are correct 15 is stock next up is 17.5 then 20 Sorry for the extra 1, but just think how fast it would have gone well you were kinda right... 120 is the PILOT airjet size.....:sing::lol:lol:cool:

Another good info source is Mark at factory pro. Then it just comes down to tuning.