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Ken, I really appreciate your pictures. I can't begin to tell you how helpful these are compared to just reading text about these procedures.
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1979 XS1100 Special with 81 carbs
Richmond, Virginia, USA -
Yup, Ken's gotten pretty good with his digital camera....
I ordered one from Harbour Freight. I am hoping I can finally establish that the float heights are correct and eliminate that from my carb woes.
Ben1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donorComment
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I use an old RCBS reloading caliper ( the el'cheapo ) so far it's worked well.S.R.Czekus
1-Project SG (Ugly Rat Bike)(URB)
1-big XS patch
1-small XS/XJ patch
1-XS/XJ owners pin.
1-really cool XS/XJ owners sticker on my helmet.
2-2005 XS rally T-shirts, (Bean Blossom, In)
1-XVS1300C Yamaha Stryker Custom (Mosquito)
1-VN900C Kawasaki Custom (Jelly Bean)
Just do it !!!!!Comment
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79sf, 4-1, 6660ft, otherwise stock...
Used my harbor freight digital caliper to work on the floats.
Didn't have my manual with me this weekend but attempted to set floats to 25mm. This reduced the fuel height from what it was before.
I measured as Ken did, with the depth gauge, trying to measure from the highest point, and with consistency, and with gaskets removed.
I also took the time to install 135 mains.
I've been trying to solve a midrange problem, but somewhere in the process, I seemed to have wiped out the bottom end. Well, with today's adjustments, it was about 35 outside and I started it on full choke, it ran that way for about 30 seconds, then I put it on reduced choke. It idled great. Then I eliminated choke and it was good.
Could only take it around the block - sleet rain, etc. Pulls from idle through the bottom end much better, no annoying lug.
I think the float height adjustments did the trick for the bottom end.
Midrange just seems to cut out on me - but when you advance past the cutout, it rips up to 8.5k rpms quick. If I can nail down the midrange, I'll be in business. I will fiddle with the needle position next go 'round for starters, but I think it really may be spark.
I've tested the vacuum advance with a vacuum pump and it seems to go full advance at 7 inches. ??
Anyway, I do like the caliper. Money well-spent.
Ben1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donorComment
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I do hope everyone that is measuring their float height(s) is measuring both floats in each carb. You can set one at one height and the other float can be different (attached yet independant).Pat Kelly
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1978 XS1100E (The Force)
1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
1999 Suburban (The Ship)
1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
1968 F100 (Valentine)
"No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"Comment
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Yep, both floats.1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donorComment
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Ben, I corrected my mid-range blubbering by removing the needle jets and cleaning them really well. There was a ton of crud in them.
Ed79 XS1100SF
78 YZ400E
81 SR500
79 RM250
77 YZ400D
05 RM250
78 CR 250 Husky w/TT500 motorComment
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