I agree completely. The VF1000R That i had required two .030 washers on each needle with free flowing intake filters. Slow jet #38 changed to #40...
What CARB forgets is that when motorcycles and cars are tested that it is just for THAT altitude. Many Honda motorcycles only have one main jet...
Stuck in mail hell now. If I do not get carb parts today then I have to wait until Monday or Tuesday. Damn. I guess it is worth waiting for. [IMG]...
Why get involved with all of this??? Just set the floats like the workshop manual says and be done. Oh BTW if you just buy NEW float needles you...
I have never failed to get a set of carbs or even a single carb to respond correctly. Some are easier than others thats for sure. I have been...
I have worked in motorcycle shops where mechanics were always swapping engine parts, pistons, cams, carbs, you name it.
Now that it starts and will run I want to get the carbs to really respond. I am taking them off and I am going to do 4 things to them. I am going...
What kind of motorcycle? Don't tell me generation. Just tell me the brand, model, and cc's. Tell me how many miles are on it. Tell me if the...
Yes..thanks that IS the way I felt. A little payback for my hard work.
You should not have to pay ANYTHING to get you bike back from the police. If you paid any money you should go to your local newspaper and put the...
Today I took the carbs off because I felt that the engine just was not getting any gas. plugs dry. When I had worked over the carbs one of the...
A lot of work and expense for not much power. Then your sleeves are thinner too. Better check for offset on those wrist pins. Valve pocket...
Plus ONE. Thanks Maybe I should put +1 graphic on my bike? Like Mobile 1 oil? Or....Plus One
[IMG] I tried starting it up today. First thing the float bowls start leaking.... I tapped on them with a wrench and in a minute or so they...
Of coarse I will FoothillRyder!
I am working on my engine test stand now. Oil tank mounts. Gas tank mount. Exhausts bolted on. Carbs on and fuel line connected. Next is...
I understand now. The only time I have ever seen a braided covering on an air hose in the USA is on a bicycle tire pump.
Bryan88, I kept the valve from falling down by inserting a 1/4 inch rope into the spark plug hole. Piston at TDC. Must do. I did not used...
Yes ...I was able to get the valve guide seals installed after modification of my home made tool. See POST #155 above Bryan88
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