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1980 XS1100SG 34mm carbs. Do they use the little rubber plugs on this model. It looks like they are on the parts list but all the carb rebuild kits I find for my model do not include them.
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Greg
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.
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Not all '80 carbs needed them; it appears that they were used on the early '80 units, but the later ones didn't need them. You'll have to check yours to see if you need them....Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
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'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
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'81H more parts...
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And to check if you need them you need to see if there is a cross over passage drilled between the main jet tower and the pilot jet tower. If there is a passage drilled between the two then you need the plug. If there is not a passage then you do not need the plug.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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Hi 'gu,
to expand on Nate's post, check the main jet size. If they are 137s, most likely (POs sometimes do really silly things) the idle jets are meant to be fed through the main jets and need the plugs. If the main jets are 110s the idle jets most likely feed from the float bowl and they don't.
If you get the carb kits from MikesXS the plugs are included but don't toss them even if they are not needed.
They are also an exact fit in the access hole for the idle needle where the brass anti-adjustment plug used to be.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
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