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idle mixture adjustment
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From: slocomb al
idle mixture adjustment
hey yall
i've got a question for the carb tuners, how in the world are people getting to the idle MIX screw with the air filter on the bike, i get the bike warmed up and i just get frustraded
trying to get to the screw to adjust it, is there some trick i'm missing, or is it my fat hands, bike is a stock 95 low rider conv, air cleaner lid is stock also,
any suggestions would be welcome
i've got a question for the carb tuners, how in the world are people getting to the idle MIX screw with the air filter on the bike, i get the bike warmed up and i just get frustraded
trying to get to the screw to adjust it, is there some trick i'm missing, or is it my fat hands, bike is a stock 95 low rider conv, air cleaner lid is stock also,
any suggestions would be welcome
Last edited by BIGGERJIM; Mar 11, 2010 at 05:35 PM.
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I just take a stubby screwdriver and sometimes get my fingers burnt, on that crossover pipe, can't exactly explain it without doing it if you know what I mean. Maybe the last time I did it I had the air cleaner off, it's been a while since I've done it, now you got me wondering how I do it, might have to go out tonight and check it out again.
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First thing you need to do is find the right screw driver before you ever even warm the bike up. Make sure it fits good and it's not to long. Scribe a line down one side of the one you choose so you can tell how far you are turning it. Get your bike as hot as you can by riding it. Don't let it idle to get it up to temp. Set the idle low so you can hear the difference in the rpms when tuning.
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I can get to mine real easy, but I do not have a crossover pipe. Lots easier than getting to the idle screw. Guess you need one of those special idle screw drivers to get to that.
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hey yall
i've got a question for the carb tuners, how in the world are people getting to the idle MIX screw with the air filter on the bike, i get the bike warmed up and i just get frustraded
trying to get to the screw to adjust it, is there some trick i'm missing, or is it my fat hands, bike is a stock 95 low rider conv, air cleaner lid is stock also,
any suggestions would be welcome
i've got a question for the carb tuners, how in the world are people getting to the idle MIX screw with the air filter on the bike, i get the bike warmed up and i just get frustraded
trying to get to the screw to adjust it, is there some trick i'm missing, or is it my fat hands, bike is a stock 95 low rider conv, air cleaner lid is stock also,
any suggestions would be welcome
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there is a nifty little device on the market that will make it real easy to get at with the cover installed. http://cv-performance.com/index.php?...od&productId=1 Personally I think it's way over priced but it is kind of cool. It's one of those things you would like to have but don't want to pay that much for it, maybe at half that price I would consider it just for the simplicity and ease of making adjustments.
Here is a link to a pic o the one that I did: http://www.57panhead.com/images/Carb/IMG_1246.JPG
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I agree, it is way over priced. Also, I think it is too short. So, I made my own by modifying the stock one. I you have a lathe it is pretty easy. Just chuck it up on the smooth part and drill a shallow hole in the end where the screwdriver slot is. Then, solder a piece of brass rod in the hole. You can make the rod whatever lenth you want so that it extends below the float bowl and is easy to adjust.
Here is a link to a pic o the one that I did: http://www.57panhead.com/images/Carb/IMG_1246.JPG
Here is a link to a pic o the one that I did: http://www.57panhead.com/images/Carb/IMG_1246.JPG
Have you thought about your same idea with a speedometer cable soldered to the screw? That would allow for a near 90 degree bend and make it really handy...
