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  • #46
    2 - 80 LGs bought one new
    81 LH
    02 FXSTB Nighttrain
    22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
    Jim

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    • #47
      I have that diagram and used it but still a tough fit.

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      • #48
        Note that the T's are closer to the petcock than the octy. Also notice the the petcocks are in back, not the front. DO NOT use any line with braid, internal or external, as it will not work well on our bikes.
        One thing you can do, see how #18 T is on the lines. Install #1 T the same way, but point them to the carbs on the other side. Have the left petcock T feed the right carbs, and the right the left side. This should give you a little more room for the lines.
        Ray Matteis
        KE6NHG
        XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
        XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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        • #49
          Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
          Quick question, why do you need four gauges? The way I've done balancing over the years is that you sync carb #1 with carb #2 then sync #3 with #4. After that you sync the two sides with each other, this only requires two gauges.

          Of course in my case being a cheap bastard I use a home made manometer made with two empty juice bottles half full of fork oil.


          Cool Guy Points given to LAB3 for knowing what a manometer is and using one... Altho the use for that method was standard for checking your float height/level.

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          • #50
            Originally posted by GNEPIG View Post



            Cool Guy Points given to LAB3 for knowing what a manometer is and using one... Altho the use for that method was standard for checking your float height/level.
            It's metaphysics, the numbers on the gauge mean nothing!

            https://youtu.be/zTLkiJUX05A?si=9UkG1e42_uu59gjn
            Last edited by LAB3; Today, 06:17 AM.
            1980 XS1100G

            I identify as a man but according to the label on a package of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four!

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