Any room for improvement in this setup? E50 Magnum XK

Andrew B /
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As per the title, here's what I'm looking at.

Magnum XK

15mm bing (2nd richest needle, 2.17 atomizer or whatever it comes with, and 78 jet)

MLM 15mm intake

Metal mesh filter

3 shoe OEM clutch with "ESO" springs turned 2.5 turns in from flush (no fish scale)

Estoril pipe (modded to fit)

15x40 gearing

Stock 2hp hi comp head and cylinder (no head gasket)

Performance wise the bike runs well. Turns over easily, no air leaks, idles fine, etc. Clutch slips until around 3800-4000rpm and the butt dyno tells me it slips until around 15mph or so. Low end is still pretty meh unless i pedal a bit. Midrange is good and the ped tops out at around 35ish on the flats. I weigh around 180lbs.

I have a feeling the bike may be a bit lean in the lower rpms and rich up top. At speed, if I go full throttle it starts to bog and will die / foul the plug if i keep it pinned. Runs fine at 90% throttle.

I'm wondering if I'm missing something and there are a few mph left to squeeze out of it or if I should leave it alone and

be happy?

not interested in any kits at the moment. Thanks ya'll

Andrew (edited)

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