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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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I have heard that the throttle return spring on mikuni carburetors have three settings on them. I cannot get mine to return all the way closed. Does anyone know how to set it a bit more firm?

Second question..not related

Can someone explain to me how the fuse box works. I pulled it off and expected to see fuses behind it but it seems it does not come apart. There is a rubber backing on it. Does that need to be removed to get to the fuses? Both my brake light and horn are not working so I figured I would start there.

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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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Default RE: Mikuni return spring question

if the carb is not closing right, the cables are adjusted wrong and mis routed.

use the service manual for adjustment guidance, and change the routing of the cables.
 
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I dont believe it is the cables. I have tried adjusting them. I have also opened the cables all the way upand manually pushed the throttle open and it does not close by itself. The return spring seems very loose.
 
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