Recent content by bpd106

That's a good point! I was gonna run 'em in by hand to avoid that mess!

Thanks LittleBill!

What's the best/easiest way to remove the mixture screw plugs on the BS34's without destroying anything? I've got one carb (left) that seems to be running a little lean, and I have checked/replaced everything else except the mixture screw settings. Everything else is in sync. I just want to...

Burgs, I love that wheel/tire combo! Reminds me of the HD Flathead and Knuckleheads!

Here's my 81 Special II. Got it bone stock, with 7800 miles from a guy at work. Rebuilt rotor and it fired right up. Typical sportster tank with Hot Rod Flatz speed green single stage urethane paint, TC Bros lane splitter bars, a West Eagle metal flake seat, lowered shocks and alot of measuring...

Here's the '81 I just finally got done with. I've got a couple other things I want to do to it yet, but for the most part, I needed it off my lift to roll the next project up on it. It's pretty plain, but thats the way I wanted it.

I've got a set of gaskets on the way. If I can't get them to seal after trying it with the gaskets that are made for it, then I'll give JBM a call. It looks like when they put the vacuum tube in, it caused the mounting surface of the boot to indent slightly. I laid a straight edge across it and...

It looks like the left carb boot has a slight imperfection on the back flat mounting surface where it meets the engine flange which is causing the leak. I did the 'ol starter fluid test and the revs go up when I spray it near where I thought the little bit if mishaping is is. I'll prolly order...

Thanks! I replaced the ones on my Mik 42 with the allen heads. That is a great idea. bpd106

Got my carbs out to replace intake set up. I noticed that one of the float bowl screws on one of the BS34's is missing. Anyone know what size these are? I've replaced the ones on a Mikuni 42 before, but I can't remember what size they are, or if they're even the same. Thanks, bpd106

Well I put my new JBM carb boots on today and used a sheet of Mr Gasket 1/16" material and made my own gaskets. Low and behold, they're not sealing. I used the stiff paper type gasket sheet, almost cardboard like. Are you guys that are making your own gaskets using the cork/rubber type or the...

Thanks Fellas, Got her back in there! The one side was still in place. Thanks Again, bpd106

Okay, so I took the carbs off and did the fuel "T" repair that I found here on the site. I pressed the carbs back together and bolted up the lower support bar and the top plate. It was then that I noticed a very small ball bearing and a very small stiff spring laying on my bench. For the life of...

Ahh..sorry, I just found a post from a few days ago (after posting thin one) asking this same question!!

I got a set of the JBM carb holders on the way and was wondering if you guys think its necessary to use intake gaskets with these since they are completely rubber covered. The guy at JBM says he doesn't think its necessary, but it won't hurt anything if I do run gaskets. If I need the gaskets...