Fuel injection would be a blessing wouldn't it? Bimota struggled so best of luck!

I guess you can sieze on needles since they do affect the ratio, if only by a smaller amount than the main jets. Jetting is a black art, and when the engines / carbs get worn, who knows what is really going on inside them?
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