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Red Diamond
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« on: May 27, 2011, 12:22:30 PM » |
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Does anyone know whether this tool from Motion Pro is a good tool to use when adjusting the pilot screws without removal of the carb bank from the Valkyrie? Any info would be appreciated. TIA http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0229/ |
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Bobbo
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2011, 12:39:44 PM » |
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I haven't had good luck with it. The D socket is a little too large to fit well into the recess in the carb, and the 90 degree gear drive is very rough. You can't tell when you bottom the screw since the turning force needed to run the gear is more that what it takes to set the needle. I modified the socket by turning it down a little, and use flex or short drive tools to turn the screws.
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2011, 01:03:09 PM » |
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Thanks Bobbo, I won't waste the money.
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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2011, 02:55:32 PM » |
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this is the best honda tool to get if u can find one. honda discontinued it for some reason, it was org listed for the cbr900. do a google search, some sites still show it avail. Good Luck
it has a flexible spring head. been using it for yrs.
07MMA-MT3010B WRENCH PILOT SCREW
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Robert
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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2011, 06:59:53 PM » |
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I have one and like it but its not perfect like Bobbo said the fitting is a bit big I shaved mine down and lubed the gears now works well. The other thing is you will have to get used to the angle and feel to get a proper adjustment
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rodeo1
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2011, 07:35:14 PM » |
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i bought the head that fit the screws, cut off the end of one of them universal screwdrivers to use as a mount for the driver, about 3 inches long, looks like a little screwdriver. i have to pull the intake runners, but that is a peice of cake, don't need to remove the carbs.
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RonW
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2011, 08:26:16 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2011, 10:07:30 PM » |
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That's the one I have, it works great. I put some of the lady's nail polish on one corner to make it easier to count turns. It's easier to use with the intake tubes pulled, but can be done with them in place. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2011, 10:37:59 PM » |
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THE TOOL THAT CA EXHAUSTCOATINGS IS SPEAKING OF IS THE BEST, AND EASIEST ONE TO USE WITH EVERYTHING IN PLACE....IE INTAKES ETC..
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« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2011, 10:59:57 PM » |
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That's the one I have, it works great. I put some of the lady's nail polish on one corner to make it easier to count turns. It's easier to use with the intake tubes pulled, but can be done with them in place. |
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Patrick
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« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2011, 06:27:50 AM » |
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Once the pilots are removed, I cut a slot in the end for a normal screwdriver and add a bit of never-seize to the threads before reinstalling them..
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Patrick
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« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2011, 06:28:06 AM » |
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Once the pilots are removed, I cut a slot in the end for a normal screwdriver and add a bit of never-seize to the threads before reinstalling them..
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2011, 08:27:35 AM » |
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Thanks for the input from all.
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« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2011, 07:05:19 PM » |
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That's the one I have, it works great. I put some of the lady's nail polish on one corner to make it easier to count turns. It's easier to use with the intake tubes pulled, but can be done with them in place. I have this one also. A bit cumbersome with my fat fingers, but a little patience goes a long way with the tool. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2011, 07:41:08 PM » |
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Once the pilots are removed, I cut a slot in the end for a normal screwdriver and add a bit of never-seize to the threads before reinstalling them..
Same here Patrick! I have picked up that tip from you quite a while back on the original tech board.  Thank you!  |
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