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How do you adjust the idle on a 80sg. I saw a map showing the ajustment between carbs 2 and 3. But Im not seeing it. are the 78/79 carbs different for adjusting the idle. Does anyone have a pic of the adjustment for my carbs. Thanks guys.
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1980 xs11sg
16600 miles, soon to be a lot more
stock headers with free flow exhaust
mikes xs pods
#45 pilot jets
#130 main jets on 2 & 3
#125 main jets on 1 & 4 -
The idle adjusted knob is on the bottom on the late carbs instead of the top like the early carbs.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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Like Nate said, on the bottom front, in between carbs 2 and 3, the large knob.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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Phil, VERY nice looking carbs there!!
Here is a view of the idle adjustment screw for the later models as seen from the right side of the bike.
And here is the screw on an early model set. Note this is the airbox side of the carbs and it points up instead of down when mounted on the bike.
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81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
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Lol. Don, not mine, they're for sale on Ebay, $385.Originally posted by DGXSER View Post2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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Ohhhh...ok PHil. That seemed a little to glitz and glammy for you (way over the top for me also!). But for that price, they should come with a star on Hollywood Boulevard!
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 XS750Comment
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I paint mine with a brush.Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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My thought also was "DANG! Those are some clean and pretty carbs!" Then I find out they are ebay carbs. I will take my 52 dollar rack over those anyway! Well unless they are cheaper....
Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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thanks guys.1980 xs11sg
16600 miles, soon to be a lot more
stock headers with free flow exhaust
mikes xs pods
#45 pilot jets
#130 main jets on 2 & 3
#125 main jets on 1 & 4Comment
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youll know you found it when your hand starts burning
the price you pay for idle adjustments i suppose
id love a remote idle adjustment setup......1980 XS1100SG - almost doneComment
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Ambidextrous....A long thin screwdriver is your friend here. That and a cleaned and oiled idle adjustment screw.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 XS750Comment
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