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    What do you use to adjust the idle mixture screws on your carbs? Any particular brands? I see Motion Pro has a 90 degree screwdriver but will that fit? Or just go to hardware store and get thin standard tip?
    1980 XS1100 SG
    Inline fuel filters
    New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
    160 mph speedometer mod
    Kerker Exhaust
    xschop K & N air filter setup
    Dynojet Recalibration kit
    1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
    1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

  • #2
    The only reason you would need 90 deg, is to adjust with the tank on, I use a long skinny flathead with the small tip and adjust from above the frame.

    Similar to this...

    https://www.amazon.com/Screwdriver-C...93&sr=8-1&th=1

    Or make your own... Click image for larger version

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    Last edited by bikerphil; 08-13-2022, 08:35 PM.
    2H7 (79)
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    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • #3
      I always take the tank off and flip it around. Front to back.
      Jeff Korn
      Original Owner 79XS1100 E
      Yamaha Warrior has come and gone

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      • #4
        I have the motion pro 90 degree tool but use that on carbs with air screw on bottom. On my XS11 i use one of my cut-off short screwdrivers with tank on or a combination of that and a long skinny with tank off.
        Beware when installing a kit, be sure all parts are exactly the same, often they are not. This is why i usually soak all original brass overnight and reuse it

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        • #5
          Jet Kit has been in the bike since around 1986 so no need to change anything around other than cleaning.
          1980 XS1100 SG
          Inline fuel filters
          New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
          160 mph speedometer mod
          Kerker Exhaust
          xschop K & N air filter setup
          Dynojet Recalibration kit
          1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
          1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

          Comment

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