The float numbers were high so it would have been running rich
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Whilst you can go up a size on the pilots it's normally not necessary even with pods, just open the screws a bit.. say 3.5 turns ish
The float numbers were high so it would have been running rich1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
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Originally posted by salty_monk View PostWhilst you can go up a size on the pilots it's normally not necessary even with pods, just open the screws a bit.. say 3.5 turns ish
The float numbers were high so it would have been running rich
eBay carbs arrive today and I will be swapping out the broken carb for a good one. We'll see how it runs after this is done.1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
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The painter just sent me some pics of the tank and seat. The red is a candy red over metallic gold. It hasn't been clear coated yet. He will color sand it with a 5000 grit and then spray clear coat over all the edges where there was mask. He will then color sand it again and then clear coat it. The mask lines will be indeterminable. He's asking me if I want to go with a matte clear or a gloss clear. Any opinions?
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Holy SH]T! That paint job is AWESOME!Rich
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I'd go for a semi gloss or matt on that paint job personally. When it's done well (which that is...) it looks great.1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!
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I wonder if it would be possible to make the candy red glossy and deep, with the white and black a matte finish? Now that would be special. 👍 looks great eather way🌞My Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
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81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
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Originally posted by erki52 View PostCan you swing by Plymouth (the UK one) and pick up my tank and panels etc. and get them painted as well please. Makes mine look like I painted it in the dark by the side of the motorway.
Originally posted by storm 64 View PostI wonder if it would be possible to make the candy red glossy and deep, with the white and black a matte finish? Now that would be special. looks great eather way
Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View PostHoly SH]T! That paint job is AWESOME!
Originally posted by salty_monk View PostI'd go for a semi gloss or matt on that paint job personally. When it's done well (which that is...) it looks great.1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
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DANG that looks nice.
I like the lettering. It might stave off a few of the "what kinda Harley izzat?" questions.
And yes, I've seriously gotten that question while standing next to a Suzuki. Indiana is not that far from Milwaukee...1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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Wow, that looks great! I am still a fan of high gloss. Though, the with the type of build you have going on, the matte should look awesome. Kudos to your paint guy.'83 GS 1100T
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Quick update...I choked up the money for some DNA filters. Thankfully....these filters actually fit between the carbs and the frame! I can't believe I ordered these on Tuesday and they arrived today(Friday) from....Patra, Greece! Whoa!
I also purchased a Kuryakyn oil catch can for a Harley Davidson. It came in Chrome but I painted it texture black like the engine.
I don't think I like the red fuel lines and breather lines. I'm probably going to change these out for black.
I received the eBay carbs yesterday and rebuilt #3, swapped out all the mains for 100's and set the floats at 23mm. #4 carb on the eBay set also had a broken float post. I will be starting the bike up later today to see how it runs.
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Originally posted by Spyder View PostI like those pods. Cost? Link? Might be a good alternative for me over K&N for my GSXR.Special 'D' shape "Billet Aluminum CNC machined top" Clamp On filters specially designed for the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100. Developed to clear the frame at cylinder 1 & 4, it can be used in many custom applications where space is and issue.
$257 ouch.....1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
1980 Suzuki GS550L cafe project Link
2019 Yamaha MT-09
2016 Honda CBR650F(wife’s bike)
2001 Honda CBR600F4i(Son's bike)
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