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SE Michigan carb clinic?

Discussion in 'Eastern US and Canada' started by pygmy_goat, Aug 11, 2010.

  1. pygmy_goat

    pygmy_goat Member

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    Hey everyone,

    As far as I know the Michigan carb clinic died in committee this year so far. I know it's already late in the summer but there are still a bunch of riding days left and we ought to have well-tuned bikes, right?

    I don't have a garage, so all I can offer is help. I think I could take apart and put back together Hitachi carbs in my sleep.

    (ps, I timed myself for a total tear down and put-back-together session, and I can do the whole thing, cleaning every part, in 2 hours. Beat that ;) )

    Anyway, I haven't done as much colortuning and synching as I would like, but I want to get my bike in nice shape so I'd gladly help out if someone with those tools/garage wanted to participate. What do you say? Any takers? And anyone else who needs to get maintenance done?

    Sean
     
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    Sean I have the tools and a garage. my carbs are clean and my bike idles great and runs well but I need to do a little fine tunning. It boges bellow 3000. Get back with me and we can set up a day and time.
     
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    That would be awesome. I'm moving this weekend, but hopefully I will have time to work on my bike soon because I intend to commute on it! I might be able to do 9/11 or 9/12. Would either of those work for you?
     
    pygmy_goat, Aug 13, 2010
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    09.12.10 should work. Get back with me a week before to confirm.
     
    rtanner, Aug 14, 2010
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    hey guys, is this an open invite? i just got an 82 xj650 about 2 months ago...been working on it and im in the final step....the carbs...im cleaning them right now, but i will need to do all the tuning when i get them put back on.
     
    unclesid, Aug 20, 2010
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    Hey guys there have been some changes at work, I will need to put this off for a while. I will stay in touch.
     
    rtanner, Aug 24, 2010
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    That's ok. Let me know if you still want to do it sometime though. My bike could be running better.
     
    pygmy_goat, Sep 8, 2010
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    im still interested too...keep us posted.
     
    unclesid, Sep 8, 2010
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    I would be interested also. I'm new to the vintage bike game and can use all the help I can get.

    Rich
     
    dhg001, Sep 18, 2010
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    so we should shoot for a date in the spring eh?
     
    unclesid, Oct 7, 2010
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    This would be awesome I'd love to learn this stuff. Count me in for bringing my bike a chair and a case of beer.
     
    Tegyauto, Oct 16, 2010
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    I am both interested in this, and have a garage and tools. Unfortunately, I live in NC Ohio so the logistics are sometimes problematic. TBH my poor 550 has been languishing for a few years, but my aunt who bequeathed it to me has now passed away and so I have become determined to restore her to her former glory.
     
    Peli, Oct 17, 2010
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