Ed: Is that deflector plate you have just over the static hole on the front of the carb, or does it bend around over the venturi as well? Nope, no baffles yet (btw, yours look very nice!), the engine is staying quite cool, so I havent bothered with it - in all honesty, I didnt think about being able to lean it out a little more with better cooling, so thats on my to do list now. 6800-6900 sounds like the numbers on a 102, I have the older 100, according to Keith Baker, the best I can expect is about 6500 on the Mejzlik after break in - I just dont like the Mejzlik props, I seem to get better power (and less noise) from the NX or Menz even at lower rpm - personal preference I spose. I too am starting to believe all the engine needs is more fuel. Seems to smooth out more and more with time, and the RPM just gets better, up to 6k now with another 12oz through it.

Craig: thats exactly how I have it set up per Keith Baker, if I let the low end richen up, it tries to shake the tail feathers off at idle.

Thanks for the help guys, and any other input is appreciated!