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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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I think my bikes previous owner screwed the fuel screw down too much. What kind of problems will it cause and can i replace anything to fix it? Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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anyone?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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you should be able to just replace the screw.
that should have been the only part that was trashed.

if it is messed up on the inside then i think your looking at a new carb.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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You can crack the carb throat or damage the screw seat which can give you problems adjusting the mix. Lightly seated is the way to go. The screw is difficult to get from HD (not a listed part), go to a Kawasaki dealer, some of their dirt bikes have a CV40 with the same screw and spring
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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i think ill just get a extended screw. thanks
 
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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Default RE: fuel mixture screw

Try this! www.directparts.com
Part# cp005 its a adjustable idle mixture needle very EZ to adjust with a knurled ****

Ride Safe!
 
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