Carb linkage not touching idle screw

[GigaWhiskey]

Still working on this thing, yes thing. I have lost that lovin' feeling for the time being.

 

I cannot get the idle screw to touch the linkage even with it screwed all the way in. Does the "A" sync screw have anything to do with this? Is there an adjustment on the top cable that controls this.

 

I can get it to touch the idle screw if I push down on the linkage. I have the cables disconnected at the round thing where all 5 cables meet. I have also sprayed deep creep in there but that does nothing.

[MiCarl]

Way Way Way out of sync can cause that. One of the butterflies holding the whole bunch open. Should be able to see if that's it looking down through the air box.

[Snaggletooth]

Rick......

 

Been through this myself. First of all, if you had the carbs apart did you use an assembly plate when you put them back together to make sure they were all flat and in line?

 

These carbs will play havoc with your brain if they are not on axis.

 

Next.....yes.....the carb sync is way off whack. I thought I had mine right the first time and had the same problem. Once I figured out what was going on I backed every thing off, did a bench top sync off the bike and started over. Once I did the bench top sync the rest came close and was able to dial them in.

 

No problems since. Check them in the spring and mid summer for a tweak if needed.

 

Mike

[GigaWhiskey]

I looked at the butterflies and yes, #2 was open and #4 just a tad. Moved A and C and could see them all close together.

 

Hooked all the cables again and it feels much better and actually sits at about 1k. Still a bit rough though but I did not have the airbox on either, lol.

 

Mike, I had them out but not apart. Now before me, I have no idea. So, I do not actually know if they are flat and inline/axis. I probably should take them apart and make sure it is right, lol.

 

Yea, sync was way off whack. I knew that. I had a suggestion to back everything off so I did. And, then everything was not feeling right at all.

 

I did get an education on this one. Cables, where all 5 meet, how to take them apart and put them back together and learned that A and C play a role I did not think of - adjusting the butterflies.

 

I'll get the airbox back on, synced and buttoned up. I still bet it wont feel as right as I would like. I might hit up some of the local guys to see what they think - like V7Goose, BVinson and Rick Butler. Since I have only messed with or really payed attention to mine, I really do not know what I should expect and not expect. Maybe what I think is not right is actually the way it is. I prolly should expect a little roughness with no YICS and 6 solid engine mounts.

 

I feel better now but still need to work on that lovin' feeling. Needle is on low.

 

Thanks MiCarl & Mike