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Pulling the stator magnets

  • Thread starter Thread starter JimRobert
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JimRobert said:
Where are the idle mixture screws on this bike? I hope it isn't the screw facing upwards at the front throat of the carbs. If so they are all frozen.
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Guess what? :shock:

Yep, them's the ones. 8-[

First of all, make sure the plugs have been removed that cover the screws. Then dribble some carb cleaner or PB Blaster penetrating oil and flood the area where the screw is. Let it sit overnight. Repeat for a couple more days. Buy a new screwdriver that fits. If your toolbox is like most of ours, your tools are reasonably well-worn. You really need a new screwdriver with sharp corners that will not slip on the screw. An alternate is to grind a fresh tip on your best-fitting driver. Try to work the screws loose. If they only turn just a bit, work them back and forth, give them a fresh shot of PB Blaster, keep working them. Chances are that they are stuck for one of two reasons: 1) corrosion is binding between the brass screw and the aluminum body or 2) the o-ring is stuck and holding everything. Check the o-rings when you get them out. Polish the jets with very fine steel wool and use new o-rings, if necessary. Install the jets, start with them about 2 turns out, then fine tune when warmed up.

Lotsa luck.


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Steve said:
Guess what? :shock:

Yep, them's the ones. 8-[

First of all, make sure the plugs have been removed that cover the screws. Then dribble some carb cleaner or PB Blaster penetrating oil and flood the area where the screw is. Let it sit overnight. Repeat for a couple more days. Buy a new screwdriver that fits. If your toolbox is like most of ours, your tools are reasonably well-worn. You really need a new screwdriver with sharp corners that will not slip on the screw. An alternate is to grind a fresh tip on your best-fitting driver. Try to work the screws loose. If they only turn just a bit, work them back and forth, give them a fresh shot of PB Blaster, keep working them. Chances are that they are stuck for one of two reasons: 1) corrosion is binding between the brass screw and the aluminum body or 2) the o-ring is stuck and holding everything. Check the o-rings when you get them out. Polish the jets with very fine steel wool and use new o-rings, if necessary. Install the jets, start with them about 2 turns out, then fine tune when warmed up.

Lotsa luck.


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Thanks for the info. That is exactly what I figured once I read the manual that Harry put up the link for my bike. I have penetrating oil sitting on since last night. The plugs have been removed. I should have taken them out when I had the carbs pulled. Live and learn. They are a real B---- to get out too.
 
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