CND Needles help please

rubicon1000

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• Feb 22, 2011

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hey i bought the cnd needles for my bs 34s Part #48-0663 and Part #48-0662, 2 of each and i took the stock needles out and was trying to figure out how these mount in the same hole need some help please. also any helpfull hints with running pod airs and some gordon scott drag pipes for getting and needle settings. anything will help thanks

 

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• Feb 22, 2011

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I'm not sure what sort of problem you would encounter installing the new needles. I installed a set and they fit in the same as the old ones. Something you should be aware of however is that the new Canadian needles are shorter (richer) than the stockers when set in their middle slot. You may want to start them out in the 2nd (from the top) slot. That will make them closer in length to the originals. With your pods and pipes, I would start at least 2 up on the mains (137.5) and you'll probably need one up on the pilots as well (45). Start with the mix screws about 3 turns out and fine tune from there.

 

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• Feb 22, 2011

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do i use the same clip that was on the stock needle cause when i placed it on the new needle it just seemed way to loose

 

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• Feb 22, 2011

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thanks for the input 5twins

 

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• Feb 22, 2011

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Yes, you can re-use the e-clip on the new needle. If it's sprung or damaged, maybe you'll need a replacement. I think Mike sells those as well.

 

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• Feb 22, 2011

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ok what i found under the metal disc with 2 screws holding down the needle was just a spring a small metal washer and the c clip with a pc of plastic around that witch lines up in a grove correct.

 

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• Feb 23, 2011

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Yes, that sounds correct, here's the BS34 needle assembly sequence .....

 

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• Feb 23, 2011

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ok thanks 5twins

 

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• Feb 23, 2011

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did you get the matching needle jets, too? Did this to a set of 34's for a friend, 3rd slot, runs excellent, two kick bike.