carb plugs anyone know much about them

[Anonymous]

okay my question is why is there a rubber plug covering a jet and can u leave the plug out

[wrench]

Re: carb plugs anyone know much about them

okay my question is why is there a rubber plug covering a jet and can u leave the plug out

Why not try it and let us know how it pans out

[Scud]

The jet in question, I believe, is the pilot jet circuit. This jet is solely for the purpose of idle and low rpm operation. If you pull that plug you will more then likely run way rich and foul plugs. Only a small amount of fuel is needed for idle and 'pulling the plug' will add way too much. But as Wrench said, try it and let us know the results, I am interested also.

Scud

[Anonymous]

My understanding is that the plug needs to be in place.

[earlfor]

Re: carb plugs anyone know much about them

My question is this: If the engineers designed the carbs so as to need those plugs and included them, why would you think you can leave it out? NO, if there was no reason for them to be there, then they would not be there.

Earl

okay my question is why is there a rubber plug covering a jet and can u leave the plug out

[Jackrp]

Re: carb plugs anyone know much about them

okay my question is why is there a rubber plug covering a jet and can u leave the plug out

The answer is "Yes" you can leave the rubber plugs out, done it myself, BUT! the down side is, your bike will run like S#@! so if it were my choice I'd put them in.or if you do leave them out carry a lot of spare spark plugs so you get home again.

[wrench]

Re: carb plugs anyone know much about them

My question is this: If the engineers designed the carbs so as to need those plugs and included them, why would you think you can leave it out? NO, if there was no reason for them to be there, then they would not be there.

Earl

okay my question is why is there a rubber plug covering a jet and can u leave the plug out

But Earl i thought engineers designed things so that you could fix them

[earlfor]

Re: carb plugs anyone know much about them

Well John, y'know how it goes around here. LOL My aircleaner is too hard to put back in, can I leave it off? My carb jets are difficult to screw in, do I have to put them in? I dont see why there are rubber plugs, do I need them? My tires keep losing air, can I leave the wheels off.

Uhhh, problem, my bike doesnt run and it doesnt roll any more. HELP!

:-) :-) :-)
Earl

But Earl i thought engineers designed things so that you could fix them

[ptm]

Do the VM carbs on a 78 750 have those plugs? I'm about to dive into my first carb rebuild this weekend and I thought I had all the parts I needed. I've read several threads that mention those plugs, but I'm not sure if my carbs have them. I don't see anything like that in the schematics.

[Anonymous]

carbs

VM's don't have them, they have other fun things to contend with so don't feel left out, and them there screws that you can turn in on the top side and bottom of you take them out count the number of turns in first then take them out do not screw them down tight, only very lightly

[jtcrespo]

Re: carb plugs anyone know much about them

Well John, y'know how it goes around here. LOL My aircleaner is too hard to put back in, can I leave it off? My carb jets are difficult to screw in, do I have to put them in? I dont see why there are rubber plugs, do I need them? My tires keep losing air, can I leave the wheels off.

Uhhh, problem, my bike doesnt run and it doesnt roll any more. HELP!

:-) :-) :-)
Earl

While we're on the subject Earl, The oil in my bike keeps getting dirty and there is a small leak that I assume was "engineered" into the motor because I see sooooo many posts about oil leaks.
My question is this: Can I just leave the oil out?

shineoneforme - Don't worry, we jest with you out of love!

[earlfor]

No, the rubber plugs are only required on CV carbs.

Earl

Do the VM carbs on a 78 750 have those plugs? I'm about to dive into my first carb rebuild this weekend and I thought I had all the parts I needed. I've read several threads that mention those plugs, but I'm not sure if my carbs have them. I don't see anything like that in the schematics.

[earlfor]

Re: carb plugs anyone know much about them

Dear Crespo

Your problem is that your oil is in a liquid state. Add 5 lbs of talc to 3 quarts of epoxy resin and pour it into the crankcase. No more leaks.

Abby :-)

While we're on the subject Earl, The oil in my bike keeps getting dirty and there is a small leak that I assume was "engineered" into the motor because I see sooooo many posts about oil leaks.
My question is this: Can I just leave the oil out?

shineoneforme - Don't worry, we jest with you out of love!

[jtcrespo]

Thanks Earl!!! I knew you would know

[earlfor]

What are friends for? :-)

Earl

Thanks Earl!!! I knew you would know