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Carb question
« on: 15.04. 2013 13:42 »
I made my first proper run out yesterday.
The carburation appears to have a problem: the bike ran smooth as silk at moderate throttle, (50mph) but when I tried to fully open the throttle she baulked. I'm assuming I need to raise the needle a click. What do you think?
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Re: Carb question
« Reply #1 on: 15.04. 2013 14:43 »
before you do that try the old trick of closing the choke whilst running, if it improves then yes lift the needle
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Re: Carb question
« Reply #2 on: 15.04. 2013 15:28 »
Thanks BSA-Bill. I'll give the choke a try.
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Re: Carb question
« Reply #3 on: 16.04. 2013 13:54 »
Today I stripped and cleaned my toot, (carb), fitted a heat insulator and raised the needle by one slot. Woohoo: I opened the throttle fully and before I looked at the speedo I was doing 65mph and could have gone faster!
Thanks for all your suggestions.
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