pilot adjusting

art · Fri 12, Jun 2009, 20:22:59

where can I buy a pilot adjusting tool.I had the carbs rejeted off the bike an I reinstaled them but I need to adjust the pilots while the bike is running.thanks. Art

gregc · Fri 12, Jun 2009, 21:02:11

Got mine from cycle gear, was close to 100 dollars. But don't know how you could do it , without the tool.

Doc Moose · Sat 13, Jun 2009, 07:24:48

You can make one out of brass tubing. Fairly easy. Sorry, don't know the diameter needed. Anyone?

Doc Moose · Sat 13, Jun 2009, 08:26:26

Okay, got off my dead arse and got the mics out.

I measured the brass tubing: approx. .220" OD and approx. .180" ID . You then take a pair of needle nose pliers and insert it into the tube end, squeeze to make a flat section on the tubing so that it looks like a " D ". The tubing piece should be maybe 1 1/2" long, fashion a handle of some sort (I used a screw/nut combination) to the unflattened end and put a mark on it for reference when you start making the turns.

Don't over tighten the pilot screws when bottoming them, or it'll cost you!

BonS · Sat 13, Jun 2009, 09:17:45

If you want an inexpensive factory made "D" you can get it here:

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0242/

I just got mine and it fits. I'm going to Sears to pick up some of these:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00943401000P?vName=Tools&keyword=43401#descriptionAnchor

to help with turning the motionpro D tool.

Dave Weaver · Sat 13, Jun 2009, 09:18:09

Art,
Here is what I and a lot of others use. It is a bit that you can place in a socket. Also, go to tech board and search Motion Pro and read posts about adjusting pilots. Good Luck.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0242/

BonS · Sat 13, Jun 2009, 09:22:27

Quote from: Dave Weaver on Sat 13, Jun 2009, 09:18:09
Art,
Here is what I and a lot of others use. It is a bit that you can place in a socket. Also, go to tech board and search Motion Pro and read posts about adjusting pilots. Good Luck.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0242/

We think alike. If you're feeling really flu$h you can match it with:

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0229

art · Sat 13, Jun 2009, 15:04:43

thanks a lot I ordered the tool from motion pro. now I will be able to adjust an sync the carbs since I just got my vac. gages from harbor freight.This is a update on a help posting a while back on misfiring with my valk.While I'm at it I have some info for anybody in so.cal. on june 20 my son who owns doug douglas motorcycles in san bernardino at 24769 5th st is having a unvaling of the new triumph 1600cc on june 20th for anybody interested.I cannot go since I live in Or. an just got called back to work in the machine shop after being laidoff in Feb. with a $5 hour raise .an offer that I cannot refuse. Thanks again Art