Every application is different, so although you may not need an HRC kit, it is a worthwhile investment, in my opinion. You never know when you are going to drop the oil injection, or when you are going to seize because some debris from the bottom of the tank blocked a tiny power jet (not scare-mongering... I've seen it happen - twice!) and some of the kit just isn't widely available separately.
Sure, you can go and buy a range of mains an a couple of slow jets, and depending on your location spend anything from $50 to $100 (jets aren't cheap here in the UK, but hey, what is?!), but if you then carry out more extensive mods you will find you could use adjustable needles (which warrant HRC holders and HRC emulsion tubes) and maybe the X and Y peices - both of which are not available as separate items, therefore finding yourself with the need to fork out $200 for the kit anyway!!
As Paul rightly says, most of it is not usually required for the street, but there are some who have found it invaluable... there are others I know who don't even run a full kit even though they race!
Horses for courses, but if you can get a kit, buy it I say... it's worth points in the Posers League if nothing else!! :lol:
I looked into producing a kit for NSR-WORLD.COM consisting of the usual basics but it just doesn't really pay. I would advise a Jha kit personally. Not only does it come complete with the X and Y peices, but also PJ blanks (if you want to use them) and a sticker!! Naturally their kit comes with the big mains because it's tailored for those who don't want to use the PJ's.
Andy.
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