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So I was having issues with throttle response and the chock cable needed to be replaced. I have done some troubleshooting and I believe my intake gaskets are cracked or broken. I may have multiple questions in this thread since I have only owned the bike (my first bike) for a year and this is the first time I have completely removed the carb. Right now I have the carb partially removed with the throttle cables disconnected, the choke cable released (from petcock side), and fuel line disconnected. Right now I have, what appears to be a vacuum line on the back of the carb, only thing connected. I'm having issues removing it. Looking online there isn't much information on how to remove it other than people just saying "remove it". What is the best approach to disconnecting the line from the carb. I have tried just pulling on it to see if it will disconnect but I do not want to apply much force. What are my alternatives or should I just apply more force. Are there any other tips I should know about when I get further than this point?
apply a little force in a twisting moton CW & CCW to try and get the rubber connector to break loose from the nipple on the back of the carb'
The little one going into the boot could also be removed from the boot but it is usually more difficult as it is a plastic fitting with a barb on it so the boot on the carb is your best bet. I have sprayed wd-40 (a little) at the point where the boot and the carb body meet, sometimes it help it break free.
when you put it back on, put a little grease inside the boot opening that will push back on the nipple. It makes it go on easy and seems to help next time it is removed.
Use a pick with a 90 degree end and work it around under the fitting. Wouldn't hurt to have a new one on hand, if its old and brittle it will probably break when removed.
Unfortunately, once the small air passages get clogged even slightly, it time to replace the carb. Running wires through the passages enlarges them enoughto screw with the carb. An S&'S carb will last the remaining life of the motor.
Last edited by Goose_NC; Mar 15, 2019 at 07:04 AM.
Unfortunately, once the small air passages get clogged even slightly, it time to replace the carb. Running wires through the passages enlarges them enoughto screw with the carb. An S&'S carb will last the remaining life of the motor.
I agree, especially the age of the carb and it being questionable on how it was serviced/stored all those years. But if money is an issue for the OP, it's with a shot and hence why I offered up the S&S alternative, which is what I would personally do.
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