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10-19-2005, 08:34 PM
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| Puddle Runner   Join Date: May 2005
Bike: 2007 GSX-R1000 Black/orange!
Location: Fort Hood, Texas
Posts: 352
  |  jet kit install .. help?
I got this Vance&Hines Stage 1 jet kit.. and I've been putting off installing it, so I can read the service manual, search the forum, and read up on carb synchronizing online. Today I pulled off the airbox to get a hands-on look at the carbs, so I can see where it all is, and I ran into a few questions. 1. Do I have to pull the carburetors completely off of the engine? The float and jets seem to be on the underside, but I'm not sure.. 2. One of the instructions states "Locate the needle shrouds provided. With cutaway facing up and towards the engine, use the shroud tool provided to press over stock needle jet." I'm having trouble understanding that.. if anyone needs a scan of these instructions, I can do that. 3. Is there a mixture screw [and plug that I need to drill through] on every one of the four carburetors? 4. Can I sync the carbs with a regular old vacuum gauge that I get from Auto Zone? I want to make sure, before I buy it.. because I can't return it when I'm done.. I pulled out the assembly from Carb#3, and it seems that I put it back in correctly, but the bike had a real hard time starting, and it hesitates when i ride.. almost feels like a cylinder misfire.. [almost.] Anyone know what I screwed up? It had to be in the jet needle assembly, because that's all I messed with! Maybe I turned the jet needle? Vance&Hines has proven to be unresponsive in their customer support.. so the advisements of you all are much appreciated. Ride on wind! |
