art
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« on: June 12, 2009, 06:22:59 PM » |
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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
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gregc
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2009, 07:02:11 PM » |
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Got mine from cycle gear, was close to 100 dollars. But don't know how you could do it , without the tool.
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Doc Moose
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2009, 05:24:48 AM » |
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You can make one out of brass tubing. Fairly easy. Sorry, don't know the diameter needed. Anyone?
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Doc Moose
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2009, 06:26:26 AM » |
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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!
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Dave Weaver
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2009, 07:18:09 AM » |
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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/ |
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art
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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2009, 01:04:43 PM » |
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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
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« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2009, 04:54:26 PM » |
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OH-oh! Connie, you're gonna be in troouuble!  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2009, 10:04:04 PM » |
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You can make one out of brass tubing. Fairly easy. Sorry, don't know the diameter needed. Anyone?
that's how us cheapskates do it, a piece of radio antenna and pliers and presto  |
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