You really need to know whereabouts the mixture imbalance is in the Rev range. I would suggest doing a plug chop after an uninterrupted steady mid throttle for say 3 to 4 miles. Kill the engine and check the plugs then. If you let it idle or go onto the pilot circuit it will spoil the plug colour. If it still looks unbalanced you may check the starter jet plungers to make sure they or it are sealing properly. Just a thought.Good Morning All,
I am confident that this'll be my last post on the subject of my carburetors which evolved into more than I had anticipated. And ultimately, all for the good!
I never did get to ride last week due to a lingering weather system that brought rain every afternoon. I finally got out yesterday.
Take a look at the plugs.
Right cylinder...
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Left cylinder...
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The right cylinder appears to be right about where I'd want it.
The left is a bit rich and I'm thinking it's just a matter of some time and trial and error of mix screw adjustment to get it right.
Also, I am still on the B8 plugs.... but I do (finally) have the B7's that were recommended. I'm figuring on getting that left carb dialed in to match the right and then switch over to the B7's to be able to monitor any changes. Basically working on one adjustment at a time.
The bike is running fantastic! And I've got the collective guidance of everyone here that has taken the time to respond to my questions to thank. Also, I would especially like to thank (in no particular order) 5T, gggGary, Grizld1 and 2M. Two words come to my mind: Driving Force! Thank you guys so very much! I am making another donation to the site in the spirit of the patience and mentoring the four of you provided me.
After the Holiday's I will begin another thread with some general questions about this XS.... just conversational stuff b/c as of now it is mechanically and electrically sound!
Thanks again to All!
Pete
Try to have the bike level and check both sides without moving it. I have a small brass wedge I can use under one of the centerstand legs to level it up. I place a torpedo level across the front motor mount.
GREAT INFORMATION!
Zz
Howd it go for ya?GREAT INFORMATION!
I have a direction....
I will attend to the Advance Shaft
I will clean & polish the nipple and adhere it into the carb body.
I will revisit and verify the butterfly condition
I will ensure that I'm getting a flow through those pilot holes and the mix screw hole hole.
I will get into see my local small engine dealer
And I will report back later in weekend when through.
Thank you gentlemen!
I'm close. So, very close!
Pete
I have a direction....
I will attend to the Advance Shaft
I will clean & polish the nipple and adhere it into the carb body.
I will revisit and verify the butterfly condition
I will ensure that I'm getting a flow through those pilot holes and the mix screw hole hole.
I will get into see my local small engine dealer
And I will report back later in weekend when through.
Thank you gentlemen!
I'm close. So, very close!
Pete