South East Michigan Carb Clinic....2009

Alright, here it goes.

I have a garage, I am currently rebuilding my own carbs from the bottom up(valve job and gaskets and exhaust work to boot). I have a 2 car garage with a drive through bay that can get plenty of air flow to do tuning. I have two large work tables that can be used and all the basic tools and then some. I Will have a large compressor and some house fans on hand.

I am located in Ypsilanti, within 5 minutes of both U.S. 23 and I 94. I would venture to say that I can fit 4 bikes in the garage with plenty of working room. Very wide driveway and room in the back of the house(garage opens front and back) so up to 8 bikes can probably be worked on at time space wise. Tool wise, probably have enough to work on 3 bikes at a time depending on whats being done. Now with that being said, the limiting factor would be the number of colortunes/manometers/and YICS tools.

I would like to have this either the first or second saturday in April if there is enough interest.

Almost Finally, I will be making a homemade manometer for synching per a post here. So it would be pointless to have it if we can't as a group come up with the following:

1. Colortune
2. YICS Tool
3. More than one carb tune

I'd be willing to build a couple manometers and YICS tools at one time if people are interested since I'll have to build my own anyways.

And finally, at least ONE person experienced in tuning/syncing would be needed. Otherwise I'm happy to have 8 newbies bumbling around with me, but I promise it will take ALOT longer. And if there is an expert out there I'm MORE THAN HAPPY to part with some beer/pizza for their time if necessary.

-CaniculaVeritas

 

I can devote the whole Saturday and even the next day in an emergency/tons of fun breaks out to this event if need be also.

 

I am interested.
I have the time but not many tools and very little skills.


1st Bike
2nd season of riding

 

Hey LAN MAN, this is also my first bike and second season of riding!

I'm a pretty quick study and have been drooling over doing this for to past year. My mechanical skills are good, been wrenching on cars since i could drive them (many motorswaps) but this is my first adventure into carbs. I like to say I've got the theory down pat but need the lab experience.

 

hmm, my carbs are fine, wouldn't hurt to check them, but i wouldn't mind at all coming down, but the only thing is that my parents wont let me... sigh...probably wont let me, and thats a pretty far drive, i think/

 

Thanks, caniculaveritas.

I'm in the same situation as Schooter (minus the parental units part), the bike's running well, so it's not in dire need of tuning.

I know next to zilch about carbs though. If nothing else, I'd love an opportunity to watch and learn.

 

Yeah Schooter its about a 3 hour drive from elkton... and not a very scenic/fun on at that. Nurse, if we get enough interest you should come down just for that reason.

 

I would try to make it. My bike is running good so I would most likely lend a hand to whoever needs it. Unfortunately I don't have any experience with these carbs. I'm more than willing to bring extra tools to help speed things up.

 

I am in the Cleve Ohio area, 2.5 hrs, I am interested!! Keep in touch!!!!

 

I can probably make April 4. Have colortune, YICS tool and a sync gauge.

No XJ, but if you guys do it then I'll try to come for awhile.

 

Hey y'all, I'm over here in Indiana (3.5 hrs away from you) and need to get the carbs straightened out- she won't run without choke, and at that it's not steady...

I'd be interested in joining you on the 4th maybe if someone can help me get it running right. The following weekend is no good (wife's bday).

I'll try and keep checking back. -J

 

It's about 3 hours for me too with the border crossing, so I can see if I can get there as well -- I can bring my colourtune and Morgan Carbtune with me as well.

Might be my last time crossing the border, once the passport requirement goes into place June 1....

 

Anybody know how far is Chicago from the local... I really need to check out how to do carbs.

 

Ok for you long haulers, the map to ypsilanti is here FYIGoogle Map

 

I'm interested. I've got the colortune, motionpro, aux. fuel tank, and a great brush to clean the YICS passage.

When is it?

D

 

Heck yea I'm interested and willing to take advantage of any expertise offered me WRT bike maintenance.

Of course, the last ride of the season in November ended with gas pouring out of the carbs, so some carb maintenance may be a first priority for me...

Other than that I'd love to help out/hang out/ whatever and the Ohio- Mich drive is always a nice one.

I can say I'd be about 90% depending of course on the exact date.

 

Hmm- gas pouring out of carbs? Sounds familiar.

Also- for Chicago distance- I'm in Indiana now, and it shows 2.5 hours for me. So from the north side of Chicago, I'd figure 3.5 to 4 hours. (Depending on what Lakeshore and 94 are like!) -John

 

Doh- sorry its 3.5 hours for me- and 4.5 to 5 hours from Chicago... Read the mapquest thing wrong.

 

April 4th is the official date now. Please start RSVPing on this thread so we can get an official list going. My bike "should" be ready for it that weekend. If not we need a few people who actually need it and a few who are actually experienced. So when you RSVP please post what your bringing, what you need to do, and your experience.

 

I can definitely be there.

 

Barring some sort of major problem I'll be there too- will need contact info and address to plug into gps tho.

Experience level is "novice" on the bike. I work on my own cars but haven't done much on the bike except switch out headlight, change plugs, change oil and filter and swap the fuelcock out.

The carbs are a mess- she won't run without choke- and the idle is crazy. Blip the throttle and she'll wind up to 4500 rpm and stay there a LOOONG time. The starter is also sticking- If I have time, I'll try and work on that before hand.

I don't have any specialty tools but I'll try and bring the tools I'll need and maybe some sorta food or "pop" or something if it would help out.

 

Weather permitting and wife not coming up with something else for me to do I'll be there.

I will bring:
- Aux fuel tank
- YICS tool
- Colortune plugs
- Sync gauge

 

As long as its still on, weather permits, and I get a few early spring rides in before hand ill show up. I've actually been dying to get some expert advice on tuning/tweaking and ill be kicking myself all year if I miss it!

 

I was all set to come down and help/tune until I found it is on the 4th. I have plans for that day that I can't get out of. Maybe somebody will have another tune day.

 

Count me in!!
I'm Bringing my '82 Maxim w/clean carbs..
(food, drinks???)
Need to tune carbs--sync--air-fuel mix
Good auto mechanic--good honda 4 wheeler machanic--OK street bike mechanic
What time?? The DW and i are camping near by, i am flat towing my truck w/ the bike in the back.
Please PM me with further details..




please post what your bringing, what you need to do, and your experience.

 

Hello???? Anyone there??? Is the clinic going to happen???

 

I'm still planning on coming! I'm sure OP will let us know if things don't work out.

 

I checked with the weather man a few minutes ago and it's looking like the weather will cooperate.

I got a PM with the address, and I know the date but nothing about the time. Is breakfast at 5:30 or 6:00 :lol: .

 

I'd like to come too! I went to Carl's carb clinic last year and it was a great time, everyone got a lot done.

Unfortunately, I haven't taken care of some of the issues that were identified last time But if I can get things running well enough to get down there, I'll join you guys.

I'll also be waiting on parts from chacal, so if they don't arrive in time, there's no point in me trying to tune with valves out of spec and possible air leaks in my throttle.

But, if all goes well, I'll come.

 

* BUMP *

Has anyone heard anything recently from the guy who's supposed to host this thing? I haven't gotten any PMs or otherwise, and there doesn't seem to be an answer to Carl's question, so is this thing gonna go down?

 

I have not heard a word either!!! Kinda bummed, I have a reservation at a local camp ground and a bike that needs a tune!!!!

 

Look like we are going to get a little snow Friday night

Anyone know what is going on?

 

STILL ON!!! Sorry I've been MIA lately, personal life got pretty hectic. My bike however will not be ready to tune =( I've got the engine out right now on the bench, ordering shims soon thursday/friday from chacal (unless someone has some extras and lets me know the numbers =) ). I think you guys will be impressed by my "bench engine testing rig". Even though mine won't be quite ready I'm more than willing to help with other bikes.

I'm willing and would like to get a semi early start.....say 8-9am. The only constraint is that I had a last minute event come up for the evening that I have promised myself too. Therefore I would like to be done with everything by 4pm. And if anyone has a hefty box fan bring it with, we can never have too much air flow!

 

Weather looks like sat is the good day of the weekend, 53 and mostly sunny =) PM me for contact info. or email me at aaron*dot*bebee*at*gmail*dot*com.

 

ALSO! There is a coney island within literally 500 feet of my front door so if you want breakfast/lunch/dinner before heading out just hop on over there...good food with good prices.

 

Probably ought to shoot MiCarl a PM with directions; my ex just screwed up my Saturday (it's my weekend w/my 8-year old) but we still might run over.

 

Already have them. Thanks for thinking of me.

 

where are we holding this?

ive got to work until 2pm but if its nearby and people think they might still be there i could swing by and kibitz...

my bikes are A) not running (550) B) crashed (750) C) needing fork parts (900) so i could hover like an annoying fly

 

I haven't gotten the directions....anyone help a guy out?

Early is good...assuming my bike actually runs by then. Letting it sit all winter = stupid.

 

pm or email me for the address! aaron.bebeeATgmailDOTcom! It's in Ypsilanti/East Ann Arbor

 

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Good luck guys I got work sprung on me at the semi-last minute. Although, someone mentioned needing some big fans, I have a few that you can borrow if whoever was coming from North Ridgeville wants to pick them up on the way.

 

on the way- trailer rental took an hour+.

 

Aaron, thanks for hosting this, it was nice meeting you. Once you get yours up and running, we'll need to plan something.

Carl, thank you for providing the tools and expertise.

 

Aaron, thanks for having us. It was a good time and nice to meet all.

Jamie, since you're posting I'm guessing your XJ runs fine with the YICS tool removed? :wink:

 

Thanks Aaron. Let's see about rides this summer and let's have another work day when your bike is ready--I have plenty left to do.

Yes, I am inviting myself over to your garage (great place to work, btw).

 

Thanks Aaron. Let's see about rides this summer and let's have another work day when your bike is ready--I have plenty left to do.

Yes, I am inviting myself over to your garage (great place to work, btw).

 

It was my pleasure. Just tweaking on Jamie's bike and getting the satisfaction of watching the gauges move and the flame change was awesome.

 

Hey Aaron-

Thanks for hosting the clinic, and thanks to Carl for the guidance and help. I've purchased most of the screws the PO had managed to strip out and shove into these carbs and I got a nice extractor set for those buggered pilot jets. Next I'll be sourcing all the other stuff.

It was nice meeting all of you and I hope next time we meet up mine will be running!

Take care and thanks again- John

 

Hey all, I'd be in for any clinics coming up... I have been told that I need to do some carb work and I don't know how to do it, nor do I feel comfortable enough to dive in alone. I'll be glad to come where ever as well. I'm in the South Bend, Indiana area.