DanielBlack
XS650 Junkie
Good morning friends,
I've been holding off on tearing into my carbs on the suggestions I've read and heard about leaving well enough alone until it isn't. Also, I've been dialing in the prerequisite stuff such timing, fuel delivery, etc.
1) I was all ready to sync them, but I've found the vacuum barb port on one side (L) is blocked by a screw as expected, but the R is plugged in a more permanent manner. In the famous pic (2nd below) showing the positions of the vacuum ports, the R barb is already installed and I can't quite find a mention anywhere of this particular blockage, nor its removal. Your advice would be appreciated.
2) My fuel lines are mismatched, aged, and seeping. I was all set to replace them, but when I went at it realized I'd have to remove the carbs to reach in there. No big deal, I could remove them and reinstall with new lines. But if I'm going to pull them, I fully expect the 6yo Mike's holders to be shot and need replacing. Also, the fuel running down the side of the float bowl in the pic below is fresh, as of the last 100miles. It seems to me the time is here to pull the carbs, tear them down, clean them, and reinstall with new holders, MMM's rebuild kits, fuel line, etc. Would you all agree?
While I'm in the region, I'd like a lighter throttle, any way to go about that?
And yes, the Carb Guide's text floats through my dreams.
I've been holding off on tearing into my carbs on the suggestions I've read and heard about leaving well enough alone until it isn't. Also, I've been dialing in the prerequisite stuff such timing, fuel delivery, etc.
1) I was all ready to sync them, but I've found the vacuum barb port on one side (L) is blocked by a screw as expected, but the R is plugged in a more permanent manner. In the famous pic (2nd below) showing the positions of the vacuum ports, the R barb is already installed and I can't quite find a mention anywhere of this particular blockage, nor its removal. Your advice would be appreciated.
2) My fuel lines are mismatched, aged, and seeping. I was all set to replace them, but when I went at it realized I'd have to remove the carbs to reach in there. No big deal, I could remove them and reinstall with new lines. But if I'm going to pull them, I fully expect the 6yo Mike's holders to be shot and need replacing. Also, the fuel running down the side of the float bowl in the pic below is fresh, as of the last 100miles. It seems to me the time is here to pull the carbs, tear them down, clean them, and reinstall with new holders, MMM's rebuild kits, fuel line, etc. Would you all agree?
While I'm in the region, I'd like a lighter throttle, any way to go about that?
And yes, the Carb Guide's text floats through my dreams.