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    Pilot Jet...salvage?

    I had to work to get the #4 pilot jet out. But the others came out easily.

    I used penetrating oil and an Easy-Out...clearly the PO had trouble too, as the screw slot was pretty shot.

    Might I be successful in reusing this one by sacrificing a few threads at the top and cutting a new screw slot with my Dremel? Or must I replace the jet? If so...do I replace just one or better to do all 4?

    The number 45 is clearly stamped just below the threads.


    http://flic.kr/p/bwmqet


    http://flic.kr/p/bwmq2F

    Thanks! Sure appreciate the experience of you folks... : )

    1979 XS11
    1979 xs11special
    New to me fall '11
    Cleaned carbs, cleaned up overall winter '12
    Vetter Windjammer IV to be mounted w radio
    Trunk box to be mounted
    Tags: carbs, pilot jet, removal
  • #2
    If it was me, I probably would replace all 4, just make sure you order the BS30/96 type #45's. I wouldn't reuse the damaged one for sure. This supplier carries the correct type...

    http://www.mikesxs.net/products-39.html#products
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

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    • #3
      I agree with phil, they are cheap so just replace it.
      Nathan
      KD9ARL

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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.

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      • #4
        Given how much FUN it is to pull the carb banks, remove and replace the jets, then reinstall and connect the carb banks, do yourself a favor and REPLACE all those jets! They just don't cost much, the originals are 30+ years old and it is a PAIN to have to keep pulling the carbs because you where in a hurry or where a bit cheap the first time through. Trust me, there area LOT of people here on this forum that went through that route and now have new jets...
        -- Clint
        1979 XS1100F - bought for $500 in 1989

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        • #5
          Replacing!

          Thanks, all. Advice taken...I'll replace all 4 pilot jets.

          I've not touched the main jets. Should I go after them, too while I'm here? So far, I've tried to not remove anything that will cause me to have to retune them when done (or better I learn how to do that with new pilot jets anyway?)

          If yes on the mains, please point me to good I instructions on pulling them.

          Many thanks!

          -Eric ; )
          1979 xs11special
          New to me fall '11
          Cleaned carbs, cleaned up overall winter '12
          Vetter Windjammer IV to be mounted w radio
          Trunk box to be mounted

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          • #6
            Originally posted by EKphys View Post
            Thanks, all. Advice taken...I'll replace all 4 pilot jets.

            I've not touched the main jets. Should I go after them, too while I'm here? So far, I've tried to not remove anything that will cause me to have to retune them when done (or better I learn how to do that with new pilot jets anyway?)

            If yes on the mains, please point me to good I instructions on pulling them.

            Many thanks!

            -Eric ; )
            HERE are some written insructions on how to disassemble and clean the carbs. There are some pics I'm sure if you look around in the tech threads.
            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

            ― Albert Einstein

            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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            • #7
              Gotta do the mains

              They get really cruddy down in there.
              Unscrew the main screw & then take out the mainjet nozzle.

              I usually turn the carb over, & with floats out tap bottom of main nozzle with 5mm socket to get it satrted. Once it starts moving I re-soak it with penetrating oil, & it comes right out the top.
              Tom Clisham

              Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
              _____________________________________________

              '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

              '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
              stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

              79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

              79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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              • #8
                Ordered...

                Okay, I ordered pilot and main jets. I realize now that the main jets were in front of me and quite easy to unscrew...

                Tha mains looked pretty clean, but it can't hurt to renew them.

                Thanks, all.

                Riding ahead! Next up...bracket for my Craigslist Windjammer IV to pick up next weekend!

                -EKPhys ; )
                1979 xs11special
                New to me fall '11
                Cleaned carbs, cleaned up overall winter '12
                Vetter Windjammer IV to be mounted w radio
                Trunk box to be mounted

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