rich

[N0tac0p]

bike seems to run rich, ie get a heavy exhaust smell.  i bought that tool for the jet,but wondering how easy it is to get in there , close and back off 2.25 turns (does this work?  or should i get a manometer?)


most of it seems to be a blind adjustment so i dont' want to screw it up.  already seem like i will have to remove pods.

[Patrick]

These critters do run rich. You'll really notice it in an enclosed area.
Its not hard to check the pilot adjustment, you may want to remove the intakes just to make it a little easier. Just be very careful when seating the pilots. I find 2.25 turns works best with 35s. Most fellas like 1.5-1.75 with 38s.

[Chrisj CMA]

change to a K&N air filter (with pre filter) and it should fix it right up

If that doesnt lean it out enough, remove the pre filter

[Chiefy]

I have fat hands, and using the small tool from Redeye was a bit of a pain, but I got it done.  But don't even think about doing it on a hot engine.

[9Ball]

bike seems to run rich, ie get a heavy exhaust smell.  i bought that tool for the jet,but wondering how easy it is to get in there , close and back off 2.25 turns (does this work?  or should i get a manometer?)


most of it seems to be a blind adjustment so i dont' want to screw it up.  already seem like i will have to remove pods.

you're confusing setting the pilot circuit versus synching the carbs.  The pilots can be set to a fixed number of turns and can be done either on the bike or on the bench whereas synching the carbs requires the gauges and a running bike.  Set your pilots first, then synch the carbs.

[cef2lion]

I found a nice series on You Tube about cleaning the carbs on the Valkyrie. In this link below
he talks about putting the carbs back together after cleaning. At 6:40 into the video he discussing
carb sync. He uses a process to manually sync the carbs on the bench prior to putting them on
the bike. He then checks the sync to verify with 6 gauges. I founds the video series well done
and informative. I have a D shaped pilot tool so I would skip his suggestion of cutting the end of the
pilot screws so he can use a screw driver.

Pt.8 1998 Honda GL1500C Valkyrie Project - How To Reassemble And Sync The Carbs	powered by Aeva

[N0tac0p]

didn't see teh adjsutment on that D head screw and how they do it on the bike?!

[Patrick]

Its there. Just don't try it when things are hot. The screw is set in a little boss which makes you do everything by feel. You may want to remove the intakes to get at them. Be careful. Its easy to screw up the 'D'. And bottom them very gently before turning them back out as to not damage/ring the taper. Its not too hard of an adjustment and is not very often needed [once in your lifetime], but, I remove them, cut a slot in them for a screwdriver, add a dab of never-sieze to the threads and have not had one 'stick' after that.