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    #16
    Originally posted by rideOn View Post
    Can't tell you what 4-1 pipes the P.O. installed but mine did the same when i got it. I dipped the carbs, shimmed the valves that needed shimming and she runs much better. Purdy much did what everyone is saying. She maintains idle now, no matter the length of ride. I'm still fine-tuning the fuel/air mix from doing plug reads, but real close!

    Good luck! I loves my eight fiddy
    Did you notice a big improvement in performance over stock exhaust and air box? How about noise level?

    Brian

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      #17
      Well, I haven't been able to get them back on the bike yet. Hardware store run for bolts took much longer than I anticipated. Also, I had to go back for snap ring pliers.

      So.. finally back working on them again.. and I've royally f'd up I think.

      Drilling the first slide didn't go so well.. the hole is completely cocked. So much for eyeballing it.

      Does anyone know if I'm completely screwed with that mistake? I notice the replacements go for $85, and they're a replacement for the OEM, not the originals. Am I into this for $85 or $340 to keep them the same? Can this run as is with a slightly crooked hole?

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        #18
        FOLLOW the instructions EXACTLY in your Dynojet kit. EXACTLY. Do that, and clean your carbs as suggested. DO NOT change your pilot jet size. The DynoJet kits say specificly in them that they are designed to work with your STOCK PILOT SET UP. If you change that, you'll end up rich and sloggy down low, and the bike will run like $hit after a couple of weeks when your plugs are caked with soot..

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          #19
          Originally posted by vicimus View Post
          Well, I haven't been able to get them back on the bike yet. Hardware store run for bolts took much longer than I anticipated. Also, I had to go back for snap ring pliers.

          So.. finally back working on them again.. and I've royally f'd up I think.

          Drilling the first slide didn't go so well.. the hole is completely cocked. So much for eyeballing it.

          Does anyone know if I'm completely screwed with that mistake? I notice the replacements go for $85, and they're a replacement for the OEM, not the originals. Am I into this for $85 or $340 to keep them the same? Can this run as is with a slightly crooked hole?
          As long as the hole is the correct size on one side or the other you'll be fine.
          Its not as bad as you think. Get that carb done and move on to the next one.. It gets easier.
          Pics would be awesome too!
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            #20
            Originally posted by TheCafeKid View Post
            FOLLOW the instructions EXACTLY in your Dynojet kit. EXACTLY. Do that, and clean your carbs as suggested. DO NOT change your pilot jet size. The DynoJet kits say specificly in them that they are designed to work with your STOCK PILOT SET UP. If you change that, you'll end up rich and sloggy down low, and the bike will run like $hit after a couple of weeks when your plugs are caked with soot..
            Correct. No need to chamge the pilot with this kit.
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              #21
              Originally posted by vicimus View Post
              Well, I haven't been able to get them back on the bike yet. Hardware store run for bolts took much longer than I anticipated. Also, I had to go back for snap ring pliers.

              So.. finally back working on them again.. and I've royally f'd up I think.

              Drilling the first slide didn't go so well.. the hole is completely cocked. So much for eyeballing it.

              Does anyone know if I'm completely screwed with that mistake? I notice the replacements go for $85, and they're a replacement for the OEM, not the originals. Am I into this for $85 or $340 to keep them the same? Can this run as is with a slightly crooked hole?
              I dont think it will make a hugely noticeable difference, however, if you decide and others disagree, I HAVE a set of slides for your carbs id be willing to part with for MUCH less than $85 a shot

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                #22
                TheCafeKid: I may have to take you up on that.. but I'd like to try out mine first to see if there are any noticeable issues.

                Octain: Thanks for the help & encouragement!

                Unfortunately, I'm into my 3rd carb and I've come across ANOTHER issue. Man, am I a pro at this or what?? Actually this time it's not my fault.. but I've got no idea how to proceed.

                The PO snapped one of the float posts. I'm guessing he hit it too hard with the punch. It was half glued in there with something, and very rickety.

                Anyone have an idea of how I could get that sucker re-attached & hold up to the fuel in there? I don't have any welding skills.. so that's not really an option.


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                  #23
                  Has anyone tried Hi-Temp Lab-metal for something like this? It's an epoxy that states it's resistant to gasoline. Bet my apartment will smell great after I've thrown a carb in the oven for an hour!

                  The other idea is to drill down the center of both sides and mount it on a copper post. It looks like the aluminum is very brittle though, so I'm not sure if that will cause even further damage.

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                    #24
                    I've never done it first hand but I heard on here that some have had success using JB weld on the bowl post.
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                    78 GS1000
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                      #25
                      I picked up some Permatex Cold Weld.. says it is impervious to gasoline and can withstand extreme temperature changes (up to 650 Fahrenheit.)

                      I've read of JB Weld not really holding up in this application, so I hope that this other one will work better.. I guess time will tell. I'll try it out tonight.

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by vicimus View Post
                        I picked up some Permatex Cold Weld.. says it is impervious to gasoline and can withstand extreme temperature changes (up to 650 Fahrenheit.)

                        I've read of JB Weld not really holding up in this application, so I hope that this other one will work better.. I guess time will tell. I'll try it out tonight.
                        Keep us posted!
                        Other than that how's it going with the carbs?
                        You're soaking em for at least 24 hours each arent ya?
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                        78 GS1000
                        04 HD Fatboy

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                          #27
                          I probably have a carb body if you need one already been dipped.....

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                            #28
                            For now I'm going to try the Cold Weld. I did it in a 2 step process. First, I attached the post and left it for a few hours to dry. Second, I scuffed up the edges a bit with a file and applied an outer coating that will hopefully stay in place. After 16 hours drying time, it should be good to go! Unfortunately it's raining outside, so it'll have to wait until tomorrow before I see if it will actually run!



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                              #29
                              Hi,

                              That looks pretty good. I hope it lasts. Keep us informed. This is a common problem with these old carbs.


                              Thank you for your indulgence,

                              BassCliff

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                                #30
                                I agree with Basscliff, looks good. Carbs look clean too cept for that old gasket leftovers.
                                I used a curved prick and some WD40 to pick it out.
                                There again, keep us posted!
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                                82 GS850
                                78 GS1000
                                04 HD Fatboy

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