I never use a fuel tank.
warm engine, take off tank and balance 2 carbs before float bowl empties.
done this with 4 pot bikes too
3Vd Carb Sync
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Posted 13 May 2020 - 07:40 pm
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
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Posted 14 May 2020 - 07:48 pm
Thats impressive, do you have enough time before they empty? (Ive never done this before btw) Will be doing it Sat
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Posted 15 May 2020 - 06:24 am
Thats impressive, do you have enough time before they empty? (Ive never done this before btw) Will be doing it Sat
literally your turning one screw to match up the dial needles. Rev a few times to ensure it settled and that's it.
how long would you think it would take?
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 15 May 2020 - 06:32 am
The first time I always do anything, I like to take extra time to make sure I've done it right, and like I say, I've not done this before! I'm sure it will be a breeze!
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Posted 15 May 2020 - 07:28 am
Haaa takes me about 30mins!! A bit like wheel balancing I get mesmerised. Am lucky if it's done before the TANK runs oot of fuel. :0)
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Posted 15 May 2020 - 11:27 am
The first time I always do anything, I like to take extra time to make sure I've done it right, and like I say, I've not done this before! I'm sure it will be a breeze!
do your homework and find the adjusting screw first. that's the hardest part
Haaa takes me about 30mins!! A bit like wheel balancing I get mesmerised. Am lucky if it's done before the TANK runs oot of fuel. :0)
Ha Ha, what yer loike
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 15 May 2020 - 12:07 pm
Remember to let the gauges settle without the screwdriver against the screw or you can easily throw it out by slight pressure if you hold the screwdriver in place.
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Posted 15 May 2020 - 01:49 pm
Thanks for the tips guys, I really appreciate it! I know where the screw is, just annoying to have to remote the battery, as well as tank, but I'll be alright once I've done it once!
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Posted 15 May 2020 - 03:02 pm
For carby fiddling I use an Italian set of special tools with bevel boxes to go round corners. Somehow them clever Italians made them with next to no backlash in gears.
Edited by leehenty, 15 May 2020 - 03:26 pm.
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Posted 15 May 2020 - 04:08 pm
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, BikeVis bullet LED's under front nose,Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins Adventure Spec Tool tube under rear rack, left and right sides with custom alloy mounts.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
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Posted 16 May 2020 - 09:23 pm
I got so fed up with faffing about getting the tank off to gain access to the carbs that I put in a pair of fuel cut-off taps underneath the tank. I'd previously replaced the original fuel hoses with thick walled bulletproof piping which didn't help wrestling the fuel tap out. Now I just lift the rear of the tank, close the taps and disconnect the hoses there. Then I connect a remote fuel tank, gauges etc, make a cup of tea and footer away to my hearts content with no obstructions.
It's like elastic waisted trousers, you can be about your business in seconds !
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Posted 17 May 2020 - 09:32 am
For carby fiddling I use an Italian set of special tools with bevel boxes to go round corners. Somehow them clever Italians made them with next to no backlash in gears.
That'd be perfect for my Honda Dominator, everything is in the way. 
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Posted 17 May 2020 - 09:52 am
Curly have you had to raise the tank at the bolt on ?
Edit... you know i fitted fuel line plastic seperators in the same place but i found they became quite fragile after a few months, keep an eye on them.
Edited by dablik, 17 May 2020 - 09:54 am.
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Posted 17 May 2020 - 09:43 pm
Curly have you had to raise the tank at the bolt on ?
Edit... you know i fitted fuel line plastic seperators in the same place but i found they became quite fragile after a few months, keep an eye on them.
No, the tank's in position, just not fitted the bolt.
And yes, I remember the topic about the separators. That's why I didn't fit them. These fuel taps cost almost nothing and can be visually checked easily enough. But the thinking was, if the only time they'll ever be operated is when I lift the tank and if the plastic doesn't disintegrate they should last long enough.
Of course, I do carry a pair of short made-up Kunifer jointing tubes if there is a leak while I'm riding......
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Posted 18 May 2020 - 06:26 pm
I like your take on that curly! With the amount the tank has been on/off just recently, that would have been handy. I have just replaced all my fuel lines too. I've no idea how old they were, but whilst I was there it made sense.
So...I successfully carb synced at the weekend. As I had replaced the fuel lines I purposefully bought a bit too much so I could run a longer line and get the tank further out of the way and so therefore safer, and ensure I could get it as far away from the battery as poss. I used a placcy bag for the pos cable as to negate any possible grounding. Made sure a good fuel supply and no leaks before I started. They were a bit out, but not too bad. They are both now about 250mm. (In spec for 3vd).
So...I successfully carb synced at the weekend. As I had replaced the fuel lines I purposefully bought a bit too much so I could run a longer line and get the tank further out of the way and so therefore safer, and ensure I could get it as far away from the battery as poss. I used a placcy bag for the pos cable as to negate any possible grounding. Made sure a good fuel supply and no leaks before I started. They were a bit out, but not too bad. They are both now about 250mm. (In spec for 3vd).
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Posted 18 May 2020 - 06:36 pm
Well done that man.
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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Posted 18 May 2020 - 07:03 pm
Woopwoop
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Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built
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Posted 18 May 2020 - 07:43 pm
Well done. Bike looks to be in great condition, bet it looks the biz with the alloy swinger and Corbin seat.
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Posted 18 May 2020 - 08:54 pm
result
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
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Posted 18 May 2020 - 09:28 pm
Cheers chaps!
I think she looks sweet Studley, but I do love her so. She's rough round the edges, but doing alright for an old-un!
I think she looks sweet Studley, but I do love her so. She's rough round the edges, but doing alright for an old-un!
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