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Nov 26, 2010 | 04:48 PM

#11

scottfisher

Road Captain

Joined: Oct 2010

Posts: 566

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From: rural ontario

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironhead tommy

My 77 XLH is all STOCK like your 78. It had a Bendix Carb also but I change it with one that had a MAIN JET.. No more SMOKE at all. I would ride about 100 miles and check the plug's for color. THE ONLY WAY TO TUNE A BENDIX CARB IS TO HAVE ONE WITH A MAIN JET..

I think you are refering to an adjustable main jet, right?

I have an older Non-adjustable Main jet Bendix carb. I also have an inventory of main jets because as I have changed things on my bike (pipes, baffles, mufflers) I have needed to re-tune the carb. Furthermore, the riding I have done has required some tuning on the road as well.

I have a magneto which doesn't leave clearance to just take the Jet out. I must pull the tank and carb to swap the Jet...but once you've done it a couple of times it only takes a couple of minutes.

I wouldn't change the carb....it is part of what makes the bike unique.

Nov 26, 2010 | 09:46 PM

#12

Blackcherry Low

Tourer

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 481

Likes: 2

From: Minnesota

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottfisher

Blackcherry: I glanced at your profile pic after my previous reply and saw your 07 and it didn't match your comment (see quote). I checked your profile. The '75 'ch is a great looking bike that should be displayed as your avatar. It looks like a bike you would enjoy riding and tinkering with for years.
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Yeah, I just picked it up in Sept, I had one identical to it 32 years ago when I was 17, when I saw it I had to have it. It is a blast to ride, but needs a little TLC which I have now started since the riding season is done here.

When I joined the forum I only had the 07 and that's of course why my avatar is a pic of that. But you're right, it will be fun to ride and tinker with.

Took your advice and added a pic of it to my signature, I had never even given it a thought.

And thanks for the compliment.

Last edited by Blackcherry Low; Nov 26, 2010 at 09:56 PM.

Nov 27, 2010 | 06:22 PM

#13

ironhead tommy

Cruiser

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 112

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From: Chicago, IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottfisher

Yes I have the New Bendix that has the Adjustable Main Jet. Make my Life a little more easyer. What great about it is that I check my plugs for color and if it's not the right color I just lean or make it fat. Right now It's set just right.