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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by motorheadtilldead, Jun 16, 2011.

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  1. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

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    I've never had much luck using WD40 checking for an air leak, carb cleaner works much better. if you didn't use a little lubricant when you installed the carb it may not have sealed up tight, i use a light layer of vaseline or other grease type lubricant on the inside of the rubber boot before I install the carb. (Here's the fun part) lubricant the rubber boot stick carb in and turn slightly to line up the cover mounting slots.
    OR you damaged the acceletor gasket when you installed.
    HarleysLR, Jun 17, 2011
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  3. motorheadtilldead

    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    Thanx alot bro!
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  4. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    No, you do not absolutely need to change the main. Go in increments so you know how the changes you made affected your issue. :D
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 17, 2011
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  5. motorheadtilldead

    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    Hey thanks a ton guys! When I get her rippin you'll be the first to know!
    motorheadtilldead, Jun 17, 2011
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  6. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Cool, where in Wisconsin are you from?
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 17, 2011
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  7. motorheadtilldead

    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    I am in prairie farm, half hour east of new richmond. But I'm FROM st. paul;)
    motorheadtilldead, Jun 17, 2011
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  8. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    OK, I have been to New Richmond a few times for car shows that they have there or used to anyways. Have you herd of Hutchinson MN? That is where I am from.
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 17, 2011
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  9. motorheadtilldead

    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    Yep heard of it, but never been there, if I have its been a while. Do you know how to send mobile uploads to the gallery here?
    motorheadtilldead, Jun 17, 2011
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  10. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Nope
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  11. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    download the tapatalk app to your phone, iphone, Droid, Blackberry, you can access the forum from your phone, and upload images.
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  12. motorheadtilldead

    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    Killer thanx !
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  13. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    So where you at with your issue??
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 17, 2011
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  14. motorheadtilldead

    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    Got me a 45 pilot jet and dyin to put it in but savin for sunday for when the bro comes over, he was here for the cab surgery failure so want him to be here for the victory:) "sundaydoneday"is what we call it.we been knocking s**t out every sunday for years so holding our for the epic victory! can't wait to post on the payoff, will report asap!
    motorheadtilldead, Jun 18, 2011
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  15. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Cool, I hope that you get it figured out.
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 18, 2011
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  16. cowboy

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    Sounds like you have a good plan , good luck & let is know how it goes
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  17. motorheadtilldead

    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    S.O.B update, after one busted knuckle, near stripping of pilot jet while attempting removal on bike, carb came off AGAIN... Already has a effin 45 in it!>-{ do I go right to a 48?
    motorheadtilldead, Jun 19, 2011
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  18. Lucifer

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    No...a 48 pilot is way to big for a 883...when you covered the mouth of the carb and it ran good is a sign of an air leak...did you try this method for finding intake leaks

    http://bike-talk.com/forum/tech-tips/13159-checking-vacumm-leak.html
    Lucifer, Jun 19, 2011
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  19. motorheadtilldead

    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    I will now
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    motorheadtilldead New Member

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    changed out mani gaskets since they did test bad and it revs or way better but still don't come off bottom end clean unless you role throttle on real slow, think its real close. Gonna exchange 45 pilot for 46 or next size up.
    motorheadtilldead, Jun 19, 2011
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  21. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    good deal on the intake gaskets , now just one step at a time on the jets ,& you'll be there in no time at all
    cowboy, Jun 19, 2011
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