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Had a minor issue develop where the left side carb would pop every so often. It wasn't bad, but eventually got to the point where it was time to do something about it. Assumed it was the carb boots as they are original (32,000 miles) and are holding the weight of the carbs and Uni filters (stock...
Hey all!
So... My bike was running decently and I wanted to mess around with it and get my idle smoother with no deceleration popping. Did a bit of research and found that it was most likely a lean mixture, though it could be a number of reasons. So I took the initiative to take off the carbs...
*I just want to state i have searched the forums,google and youtube and have not been able to find my awnser.
So i have a 1981 Xs650sh stock carb.
i rebuild it. Now im trying to put it back on the motor and it doesnt want to go on. Am i supposed to put the boots on the carb or engine first...
I'm wondering if any of y'all know if anybody out there makes stainless steel or aluminum billet carburetor manifolds/boots that fit Mikuni BS38 carbs? I know Counter Balance Cycles makes stainless steel ones for Mikuni's VM34 and TC Bros has an aluminum set for them as well, but I can't find...
How de HELL do you fit these to the carbs??!??!?!??!??!
I have been trying for the last HOUR to get ONE to fit, it's like it's too small!!!
Tried to smear a bit of oil on them, but that didn't help either!!!
PLEASE someone Help me!! I'm gonna throw my toys out my pram in a minute...