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Newbie has a few questions

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I was scared my first time too. (I know I just opened the door for a comment.lol) Just take your time. There not very complicated, just some of the old soft screws are a pain to get out. Use a really good screw driver! A cheap screw driver will screw you more than the screws. I usually do 1 carb at a time so I've got the others to look at if i have extra parts. Dip them in Berryman b12 carb dip. best $20 you'll ever spend.
 
I'm sure I can do it, but right now I want to ride it. I'll wait until the season is over. Besides, I will want to do all those part replacements you recommend and as I'm unemployed the extra expense should be avoided. Buying the bike was enough unnecessary expense, but I justified that by gas savings over my 12 MPG SUV! I really like the idea of buying a salvaged carb and giving it an autopsy so I can see all the tiny parts before I go into mine.
 
Chuck,

Ask local members for help. If you really want to save money, buying new orings and rebuilding would probably be cheaper than buying a second set of carbs (though they may be good to have around in the long run.

So over time, get the orings, get the dip, I would recommend one of those screw drivers you hit with a hammer (i forget what they are called) they are awesome for not stripping things. I could even loan you mine.

If you wait till all the pieces are in place the actual down time for the bike will only be a day or two.

When you do do the rebuild you may be able to find a local from the board that will help you... a GS user helped with mine.

If you're worried about cost take a look at my thread, it can get away from you pretty quick.
 
also unlike cliff I really am not an expert. Just offering some advice from having just been through a lot of individual problems.
 
detorn said:
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...I would recommend one of those screw drivers you hit with a hammer (i forget what they are called) they are awesome for not stripping things. I could even loan you mine.
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I believe you are referring to an impact driver or impact screwdriver.
 
detorn said:
also unlike cliff I really am not an expert. Just offering some advice from having just been through a lot of individual problems.
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You talkin' 'bout me?
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Really, I may have learned a few things but I'm no expert. I'm just happy to help when/if I can. Keep us informed.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
You're local to me. So is kerrfunk, who led me here. When I get ready to do it, you'll hear from me.

Right now I'm going to practice carb work on my stepdaughter's 1980 Kawa 250 LTD which ran fine last year after I unstuck the vacuum piston. Now it's running the same way (no power past 35 mph) even though the piston is moving free and the diaphragm is good. It must have a blocked passage preventing the piston from getting the right vacuum or atmosphere. From what I can tell it's carb is almost identical to mine.

detorn said:
Chuck,
Ask local members for help.
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It seems to run at normal temp, pipes are nice blue. I'll check the boots and box for leaks.
 
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