misterbbq wrote on 11/08/12 at 05:02:26:'a' washer is necessary from what i've read....something looks rather wonky with that config though.
A washer is OEM in many cases, but mine does not have one.
So it is not necessary,......considering my bike runs fantastically

What does the washer do ? Does it change the flow rate....even worth mentioning ? I believe the washer is for the same purpose of most any other washer,....to elliminate the chance of either surface galling, and to making removal easier,...same thing.
I remember that my washerless main jet was very tight !