AboutBill Silver Expertise Need help with vintage Hondas from the 1960s? I am an expert with 250-305cc bikes in particular and most all of the other pre-91 models, in general. I do NOT claim to have a great deal of experience on Gold Wings, Cruisers, ATC/ATVs and dirt bikes.
Experience I have owned/ridden/maintained Honda motorcycles for 35 years. I have written five books on Honda repairs and collecting. I was a service manager for two Honda shops back in the 1980s.
Organizations VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club) of North America
Publications VJMC newsletter, as editor for two years and as contributing editor currently.
Question I am thinking about ordering Bub Jug Huggers pipes for my 2005 Honda VTX 1300S and I have heard that you didnt have to have a jet kit and you would only have to adjust you A/F Screw on the carb. I also heard that on the 05 and later models that you do not have to have a jet kit to run these pipes.
Answer There is a VTX website that can give you a better idea of what works and what doesn't than I do. You have to rely on the manufacturer's statements, to a certain extent. Generally, a little richening out on the mixture screw takes away the flat spot off-idle on most emission controlled bikes. That only works on the idle and transition to part throttle. After that, the needle and main jets get involved.
