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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 07:01 AM
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on a '87 evo FLT with (non-CV) Keihen carb, what is the initial adjustment for the idle jet screw located on top of carb near manifold. The manual says this is preset and not to be adjusted but...
 
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on a '87 evo FLT with (non-CV) Keihen carb, what is the initial adjustment for the idle jet screw located on top of carb near manifold. The manual says this is preset and not to be adjusted but...
You can remove the plug and adjust it yourself. Turn it in until the motor stumble and back it out until you find the smoothest idle spot.

Don't get hung up on the number of turns; give the motor what it wants.
 

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http://www.harley-performance.com/ha...arburetor.html

Start here for info on tuning a CV Carb. Probably about 1.5 to 2 turns open from fully seated to start with. Then adjust per tuning guide.
 
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After removing the plug, turn it out 1˝ turns, then fine-tune.
 
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