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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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ok so lets say that the carb has never been ****ed with and the idle mixture was not drilled out....what is the setting of the idle mixture usually...all the way closed or what?? i accidently removed it thinking it was a jet and now am not sure what setting to put it at.....so what would be the best way to set it before i start the bike up again....i have just done the 1200 conversion and when iget my stuff back i want everything to go well
 
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Anywhere around 2 to 2-1/2 turns out from all the way in should be close enough to get you started.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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i heard the same.2-2.5 turns from closed is where you should start

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