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techtalk:evo:carb01 [2019/08/04 18:06]
hippysmack [88-06]
techtalk:evo:carb01 [2019/08/04 18:32]
hippysmack [88-06]
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-This replacement needle makes it so much easier to adjust the idle mixture. \\+This replacement needle makes it so much easier to adjust the idle mixture. ​((Folkie of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=183642)) ​\\
 However, it is easier to count the turns by hand with this mod. \\ However, it is easier to count the turns by hand with this mod. \\
 A spigot was added to the face of the knob. \\ A spigot was added to the face of the knob. \\
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 Then the side nearest the air cleaner (right of bike) was marked to index when to stop turning to the right. \\ Then the side nearest the air cleaner (right of bike) was marked to index when to stop turning to the right. \\
 The needle was then removed, drilled and tapped (10 BA) for the spigot. \\ The needle was then removed, drilled and tapped (10 BA) for the spigot. \\
 +You can also drill hole through the knob from side to side and Superglue a screw in it. ((Hot Rod Sporty of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=183642)) \\
  
 |  Spigot installed to count the turns. ((photo by Folkie of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=183642)) ​ | |  Spigot installed to count the turns. ((photo by Folkie of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=183642)) ​ |
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 +This was done to extend the factory idle mixture screw. \\
 +A piece of 3/16" brass tubing and a knurled nut from the hardware store. \\
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 +|  Factory idle mixture screw extended. ((photos by tchuck of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=183642)) ​ ||
 +|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​carb:​idle_mixture_screw_mod_2_by_tchuck.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​carb:​idle_mixture_screw_mod_3_by_tchuck.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
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