kz750 Twin Engine Lag

So I just finished replacing all of my valves shims so they are to spec. But now, I'm having an interesting issue with my right exhaust popping and the bike lagging/stuttering when I accelerate. I adjustment to the right carb pilot screw seemed to solve the popping issue at idle, but I'm still having lag issues when riding.

Also, stupid noob questoin. I was going to take of the crabs to make sure the butterfly's were still in sync, but I can't get the damn things off.

I'm running pod filters with a shorty exhaust and the bike was running ok prior to shimming.

Thanks all

Any ideas?

The symptoms indicate it's running lean. With straight pipes and pods, I have no idea what the carb setup should be.

What pilot/main jets are you running and what is the setting on the needle slot?

If the problem suddenly appeared, it could be some dirt or crud drained down and blocked a jet. Are you running inline filters?

How can I check what the pilot main jets? Sorry never worked on carbs before. Yes, running inline filters.

If it has the stock carbs, the pilots and mains are in the carburetor bowls. They can be removed without taking off the carbs.