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Thanks guys. Do you think that since the tabs are still on and the bike runs really well after warmup that maybe i should just leave those screws alone? I would have to pry the caps off to turn them and i like having the caps on there since they are original. I dont think i took the jet out of the bottom of the bowl for the enrichment and clean it, so i think that is probably what my problem is, do you guys agree?
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Jeff
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You are going to need to remove the caps, pull the screws and clean the passages underneath. The caps could be put back on if you are carefulNathan
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The holes in the bowl were plugged, i unplugged them but havent put them back on yet. Thanks.Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
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That did it! Now if i could just get it to run right!Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
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I never knew that the 78/79 carbs had caps on the idle mixture screws. I've had four sets of carbs and not one had those caps.
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Ty
78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
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yeah, i am leaving mine on as long as i can. They have been on there for 12k miles now so hopefully another 12 thousand coming.Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
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If those are the same caps that are used on the 650's, they can be pried off and re-installed. Take a hair drier and blow hot air at them for a few minutes, to get them warm. There are a couple of tits on the underside that grip the needles. YMMV CZComment
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Thanks, thats good to know. I have a 77 xs750 and the caps are still on it too.Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
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I didnt want to start another thread. My bike runs really good now but pops on decel and i have read where i need to adjust my mixture screws. Wich way makes it richer? Is out richer and in leaner. thanks.Jeff
77 XS750 2D completely stock
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yep thats correct,Originally posted by jjz28 View Post
screwing them out is richer.pete
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08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
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