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Idle mixture screws

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Jacobern97, Jun 27, 2024.

  1. Jacobern97

    Jacobern97 New Member

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    I pulled my carbs apart again after realizing i didn't clean everything that needed to be cleaned and when I peeked into my idle air screw slots I realized that 3/4 are gonna need to be extracted. Does anyone have a part number for these so I could order through my dealer? I looked on ebay and on Babbits but I'm not sure if I'm blind or not using the correct term. The really pointy ones with the spring and washer/oring. Thank you

    1983 yamaha maxim xj550
     
  2. Simmy

    Simmy Well-Known Member

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    All 4 will need to be removed. When you say extracted I assume you mean removed with a screw extractor.
    Your local Yamaha dealer will be no help here.
    XJ4ever.com will be your easiest access to replacements.
    Click on the link at the top RH corner of this website to learn more.
     
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    minimuttly Active Member

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    Yes and be prepared to be patient, careful and er patient...
    Sometimes they can be taxing, but left hand drills, left hand taps even, can be worth buying.
    If you think you're on the verge of cocking it up, ask someone on here if they will do it for you, better than asking for a new body...
     
  4. Jacobern97

    Jacobern97 New Member

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    Unfortunately I'm in Canada and with shipping and the exchange puts most things higher than I'd like to spend with Chacal (I believe that's XJ4ever?)
    Fortunately, my local dealer is able to get them - I stopped in today. $18 bucks plus tax for one that comes with springs, washers and o-rings. As for some other parts it seems like the only person in the world with parts is Chacal, such as sync screws. So I may be placing and order anyway if I can't find a parts bike.
     
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    Why are the screws not removable? Froze or the screwdriver slots too buggered?
     
  6. Jacobern97

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    Slots are buggered. I got 2 out so far haven't had a chance to work on the other 2
     

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