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    Pilot Screw CAPS

    Anybody know where I can get new ones or know what I can put in the hole after I am done setting up the carbs?

    #2
    silicone works,

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      #3
      Why bother putting anything in there?

      While silicone works to cover the hole, it really makes things nasty if you ever have to make an adjustment to the screw or remove it.

      Some "rebuild" kits have the caps included, I have always pitched them in the trash.

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        #4
        I too, wonder if anything should be there to "protect" the screw threads, because road grime, bugs, saltwater from the roads etc will certainly find it's way there. but SILICONE to me = bad ugliness after uniting with the zinc/aluminum of the carb body.
        I've actually considered small rubber plugs of some sort..???

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          #5
          Never gave it much thought, but the screws do seem to get stuck on neglected bikes, maybe with the help of the aforementioned road grime.... I put a dot of anti sieze on the threads on mine before reinstalling after hearing a lot of horror stories of stuck screws. Maybe a rubber plug is a good idea.
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            #6
            Wonder if pencil erasers would fit snug enough ???...easy to remove them too. Just a small nail and some super glue. Dab of glue..stick to eraser..pull out.
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              #7
              The only possible reason I can think of for replacing these caps or plugging the hole in any way is if you have some sort of super-zealous emissions inspection to get through.
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                #8
                Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                Maybe a rubber plug is a good idea.
                Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                Wonder if pencil erasers would fit snug enough ?
                Now that you mention it, I seem to remember somebody used the rubber plug for the pilot jets in the bowls to cover the screw openings.

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                hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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                  #9
                  I think it is beneficial to put something in here to keep the grime out. Considering putting metalic tape over the hole.

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                    #10
                    just order the correct caps, they're pretty cheap

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                      #11
                      I tried fitting "HONDA" pilot jet rubber plugs and they are too small. so the "SUZUKI" ones should be an exact fit. I remember trying the Honda ones in my carb pilots and the same result.. too small.
                      I probably won't have the bike much longer, and think they should be protected from the elements here in PA, but the replaceable stock ones are too much bother.

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