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  • achim1313
    XSive
    • Apr 2014
    • 10
    • Indianapolis, IND.

    #1

    1979 special pilot screw

    hey guys. The tips broke on my pilot screw. I wasn't sure what size or kind I needed to replace them.
    79 SF
  • bikerphil
    Master of XSology
    • Jan 2008
    • 8629
    • South Flori-DUH

    #2
    Make sure you get the broken tips out of the carb bodies. These will fit your SF...

    http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detai...923-00-00.html
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • achim1313
      XSive
      • Apr 2014
      • 10
      • Indianapolis, IND.

      #3
      i'm in the process of doing that right now. those seem kinda expensive o.o I thought they were like $7/pack of 2
      79 SF

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      • Schming
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Jul 2009
        • 2070
        • Pittsburgh,PA

        #4
        You may want to send a PM to Andreas Weiss, our parts guru, for the pilot screws, or post in the parts wanted section for your needs.

        Also the list of bikes, in the link bikerphil posted, that use the same screws, might be helpful to locate them on ebay
        1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
        1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
        1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
        1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
        1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

        Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8629
          • South Flori-DUH

          #5
          The pilot jets are 2/$7, good luck finding those screws any cheaper. They do come in some rebuild kits but you would be paying more but getting other parts you may not need.
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • achim1313
            XSive
            • Apr 2014
            • 10
            • Indianapolis, IND.

            #6
            I found a set of 4 rebuild kits for the same price as 4 individual screws so i'll just get the entire kits.

            I thought the screws and the jets were the same. I'm good with working on anything but the carbs of a bike. for some reason I have trouble totally understanding them. anyways guys thanks a lot for the advice.

            I started with a basket case and now have an amazing bike which was only achievable through all the help on here. After I get these carbs I should be all set!!!
            79 SF

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            • bikerphil
              Master of XSology
              • Jan 2008
              • 8629
              • South Flori-DUH

              #7
              Yep, be careful of those carb kits, many have the wrong type of pilot jets so check them carefully before installing them or just use your old pilot jets. GL
              2H7 (79) owned since '89
              3H3 owned since '06

              "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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              • Aches n Pains
                XStremely XSive
                • Sep 2009
                • 349
                • Reston, Va.

                #8
                Anybody know what the thread size is on pilot jets? I need to chase out the threads on a set.

                Thanks
                1995 KZ100P
                Pods, jets, pipes, cam adjuster, oil cooler

                1977 Ironhead - custom build
                Hot engine, custom frame, KZ front and rear, high torque starter, alternator conversion, Progressive shocks, Thunderheart wiring, Dyna ignition, oil cooler, Dakota Digital instruments, etc.

                Sold all my XS's to Eastcoaster but still love to keep up with you guys. This is the best cycle forum on the web.

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