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    I got the tips out, and I put the old screws back in carbs because i am not about to give yamaha $67.00 for 3 flippin brass screws. How vital are these to the bike running? I found some for 6 bucks a piece at carb kit capital.com and was about to order them but didn't know how badly they effect the running of the engine.
    1979 XS11 Standard

  • #2
    From what I gather, its essential to have a good screw. Setting the idle without a tip on the screw becomes a ghost chase. Someone might have one kicking around or you can get a hold of andreashweiss, he will have one.
    '79 XS11 F
    Stock except K&N

    '79 XS11 SF
    Stock, no title.

    '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
    GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

    "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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    • #3
      You will want them to be in good shape. What type of carbs do you have? The old style have the screw adjustment exposed. The newer style have the screw burried inside the tower.

      It would be REALLY helpful if you went to the USER CP at the top of the forum list and edited your signature so it includes the model and year of your bike. This is just one of the many things where things vary greatly by what bike you have.
      Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

      When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

      81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
      80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


      Previously owned
      93 GSX600F
      80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
      81 XS1100 Special
      81 CB750 C
      80 CB750 C
      78 XS750

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      • #4
        You can machine a new point for the broken screw in a drill press. Grip the screw by its head, spin it at a fairly fast speed, and machine a new point by carefully rubbing a file and/or sandpaper against it. Have a good screw on hand to help you get the desired taper, and be careful not to take off too much at a time.
        Ken Talbot

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        • #5
          Originally posted by WMarshy View Post
          From what I gather, its essential to have a good screw.
          Classic!
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

          ☮

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          • #6
            Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
            Classic!
            Classic, yes, but YMMV and DAMHIKIJD might also come into play...
            Ken Talbot

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            • #7
              This might be what your looking for ... $6.00
              http://www.carbkitscapital.com/carb_...a&model=XS1100

              mro

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              • #8
                Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
                Originally posted by WMarshy View Post
                From what I gather, its essential to have a good screw.
                Classic!
                Thanks for pointing that out Phil! LMAO
                '79 XS11 F
                Stock except K&N

                '79 XS11 SF
                Stock, no title.

                '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                • #9
                  You will need to scrowl down about 21 items to find em


                  mro
                  BTW, you can use just a regular drill motor and some 220 sand paper
                  but if you can afford to replace em, I would.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
                    Classic!
                    Indeed, but then again, some gifts just keep on giving!!
                    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                    Previously owned
                    93 GSX600F
                    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                    81 XS1100 Special
                    81 CB750 C
                    80 CB750 C
                    78 XS750

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