Minnesota Carb Clinic Is Any Body Interested????

We ended up working on the #2 XJ1100 and a 2001 1100 V-Star needed and oil change. What pain that was. We had to take the front exhaust pipe and foot rest loose to get at the oil filter. Was just a good day to hang around and get some maintenance done.

I'm working on my #1 1100 for next weekend. I have to pull the carbs and I'm going to check the valves and change oil. See you guys next weekend for our little road trip.

MN

 

I can't figure out why Yamaha didn't change that design on those V-Stars a long time ago. The 650 is the same and you'd think when they came out with the 1100, they would've made it easier to get at the filter without having toremove the exhaust pipe. No, they came out with a filter re-locator kit (about $200) instead. What a scam.
I almost bought a V-Star until I found out about the filter problem, then I decided to get the 1100 Honda Shadow instead. And I'm glad I did.

 

I was up fishn and couldnt make it the 9th. I'm picking up another 550 tueday to work on too. So I'll have a couple sets of carbs to get working on soon. I wish my bike was ready to go for the 16th

 

Blackout550,
I have you on the list for the ride on the 16th. So now your not going to make it? Let me know, so we don't sit and wait for you if your not going then. >PD<

 

Blackout550,

I just picked up an Ultra Sonic cleaner from Harbor Freight. Works great So if you want to strip your carbs and come over you are welcome to use it.

 

yeah count me out on this one sorry. It came up to soon. I need to get my bike in tip top shape for the season. But I'd like to go on a couple this summer.

Yeah maybe I'll pull them and take them over and try it out. They seem pretty good but It just might need a little cleaning to get the floats working better etc. Also I may need a new petcock or new seal in it or whatever. seems to leak a little even when in on position. I'll let you know when I maybe will stop by. thanks!

 

OK, we're down to 9 riders now.
I was almost wanting ot cancel the ride after the weather this morning. It was cold , windy and damp. Dress warm!
I will charish those heated grips now!!!

 

Just incase...
If you run into a problem and can't make it Saturday morning, I'll have my cell phone on, so call me if your going to be late (we can wait then) or if you can't make it for some reason.
My cell #is 980-6001

 

This sucks!
I am not riding in the morning now. I had something that needs my attention and won't be here in the morning.
I'll make sure I make it to the next ride for sure.
You guys go ahead without me and have a good run. I've just got a problem that needs my undivided attention right now. Thanks for understanding. PD

 

We have another successful carb session done and Kyrrinstoch's 550 Seca is a runner. I took it for a spin and it runs mint. This one worked out so well since we were the only two at the last carb clinic. I was able to teach one on one. He also synced the carbs on the bike and it needed very little adjustment.

I'm going to try another Clinic here in June. Order your parts and let me know when you guys are ready.

MN

PS I will be in my shop working on a few bikes. I have an air box to install, Carbs on another 750, 2nd gear on that 1100 (I have been stalling on this one) Fork seals on my 650. Stop by and see whats up.

 

yeah I'm going to take my rack off and inspect it today and see what I maybe need, and inspect my petcock as it seemed to leak alittle last time i took my tank off. I really need to make the next one or atleast stop by for some help on them. And then get it running again and color tune etc.

 

Any idea for when the next one of these will be happening?

Though it's running well, I still need to colortune mine and would like to do some "fine tuning" now that it's been running again.

 

I know this is an old thread, but just wondering if another of these has been planned.