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Mixture Scew Adjustment

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by xjlenordski, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. xjlenordski

    xjlenordski Member

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    Story so far (short version):

    Bike not in service for several years.
    Replaced filters, fluids & plugs.
    Carbs Ultra-sonic cleaned, bench synched & floats wet set.
    Valves back in spec (shims & gaskets from Len).
    Petcock rebuilt & filter installed.
    Front & rear disc pads replaced. (waiting on new s/s brake lines)

    I will have some time available on the weekend to try & get it going.
    The mixture screws are set at 2 1/2 turns out from the bottom....will turning the mixture screw OUT further make it leaner or richer? (I'm pretty sure it will make it richer, but I want to make sure before I start).

    Cheers,

    Tim
     
    xjlenordski, Feb 8, 2012
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  2. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Out = richer
     
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  3. xjlenordski

    xjlenordski Member

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    Thanks Len....I thought so.

    I will be puting another parts order together soon!!

    Cheers.

    p.s. Do you ever sleep??
     
    xjlenordski, Feb 8, 2012
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Never, I can see no point in doing so.......... 8O
     
    chacal, Feb 9, 2012
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    schmuckaholic Well-Known Member

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    Great. How about I swing out your way, and we go hit up a Waffle House at 3am? :mrgreen:
     
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    just out of curiosity whats the base line settings for the mixture screws? 2 1/2 seems pretty far out to start with.
     
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    2 1/2 ~ 2 3/4, generally. The "book" says 2 1/2, but that's often too lean.
     
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