ZRX1200 Carb Conversion

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  • DiverRay
    Moderator
    • Nov 2004
    • 7821
    • Star, IDAHO

    #61
    Also, check the fuel line for partial kinks! I've had that problem with my Special.
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • IanDMacDonald
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Oct 2010
      • 3962
      • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

      #62
      Originally posted by Bonz
      That scenario is interesting... one and two running the same and three and four running the same. Typically 2 and 3 run lean because of heat trapped in the middle of the head versus 1 and 4 running richer because they get better cooling air along the outside.

      Did you keep the needles specific to each cylinder when you took the carbs apart? I don't know this for a fact, however does Dynojet use different tapers in their needles? It's not unheard of for different needles for inner and outer cylinders. If the needles are different they could be matched up on those cylinders leading to what you're seeing.
      Needles were the same. However, I'll need to take a step back, as when I put the OG carbs on this morning and started it, I developed a top-end rattle that I'll need to investigate. It'll be interesting to find out what the issue is. I'm not sweating it too much, even if it's bad.
      1979 XS1100F
      2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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      • IanDMacDonald
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Oct 2010
        • 3962
        • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

        #63
        Lol. I already know what it is, without going much further. Pulled the carbs off, and found two of the butterfly shaft screws misding. Probs some bent valves, but nothing that can't be fixed. I'll have time to pull the head off tomorrow and look at the damage.
        1979 XS1100F
        2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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        • Bonz
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Apr 2008
          • 3305
          • Palmer Lake, Colorado

          #64
          Holy balls, sorry to hear that. It's great to be able to fix that stuff though, I'm in the same boat if I mess something up royally, I'm able to fix it just takes the time to do it.
          Howard

          2001 ZRX 1200
          1982 Seca 750
          1983 Nighthawk 550

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