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I measured valve clearances and they are way below spec. Going to have a mechanic friend who has the shims and tool do the adjustment. He says that to do it right you also have to synch the carbs. Is this correct? He also has the tool for that.
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When you make adjustments to the valves you should re-synch the carbs. Changing the intake gap does have some impact in the air passing throught the carbs. Maybe there is no big change, but don't you want to know that?Marty in NW PA
Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
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Re: carb sync
Hey Dean, be aware (if you aren't already) that there is a supplement to the clymers manual for the later models. The intakes spec for your bike is smaller than for the 78's!
Originally posted by laxdad
I measured valve clearances and they are way below spec. Going to have a mechanic friend who has the shims and tool do the adjustment. He says that to do it right you also have to synch the carbs. Is this correct? He also has the tool for that.Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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