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    How to raise the needle?

    The larger pilots are brand new. The bowls are spotless each time I take them off. And each time I go back and forth with the different pilots, I've inspected them and they're perfect. But I go ahead and soak and clean them anyway just in case. I understand pilots can get dirty and clogged but...
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    How to raise the needle?

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    How to raise the needle?

    Effort indeed! I’m glad to hear that. Trying to get the fuel level spot on is an exercise in frustration and a real test to one’s patience. Will try sanding down the needle spacers next and report back.
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    How to raise the needle?

    Thanks Nessism! This is what I was looking for! So the way to reduce the thickness, if I want to keep it reversable, is to use a stack of washers. Any suggestions on step size? I understand that it depends on what the bike needs, but should I just go in .5mm or .25mm increments each time until I...
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    How to raise the needle?

    Ah.. ok. There’s an e-clip in the mix. I understand now. I already have 1 over pilot and mains. Last I settled on 2 1/4 turns out and I’ve been riding like that for a while. As it is now, it’s 2 turns out with the fuel level at 2.5 - 3 mm. I reduced the pilot because increasing the fuel...
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    How to raise the needle?

    I thought that adding washers lowers the needle. Not raises it. No? And I don't disagree about adjusting the pilot. I've been everywhere from 2.5 turns on the stock pilots, to 3 turns out on larger pilots. It runs great at all of those settings, but the hiccup at the transition is always there.
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    How to raise the needle?

    82 GS1100. Stock air box (missing snorkel if that matters), 4-into-1 delkevic exhaust with baffle, one size up main jets and pilot, valve clearances all within spec. I've been chasing down a stutter at 1/8th throttle for a while now and it seems to be right at the transition between the pilot...
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    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    My new latest thing. Early AM rides on the back country roads. Not a soul in sight!
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    Question about Float Height

    Reviving this thread for an additional question.. I've been having some issues with a "stutter" between 1/8 and 1/4 throttle, only after warmed up. When cruising around 3200 rpms in 3rd or 4th gear, when I apply the throttle the bike will, for lack of a better word, hiccup for a second then...
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    Funny you should mention that. I have been chasing down a "stutter" at the transition between the pilot and needle handoff so I was double checking my float bowl heights (that's a whole different story) and after the bowl was filled I would gently blow into or apply light suction to the vent...
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    Nice! Lots of good information there. Who knew this was actually a thing! The part I found most interesting was the explanation about how the side winds cause a pressure equalization between the bottom and top of the jet causing the fuel flow to stop temporarily. I don't run pods (stock air...
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    Ah ha! I thought I had seen an image like that before. From a different angle, for an 850 no less. And yea, you're right, I can see what appears to be the top edge of it in the fiche image. Mine does not have that snorkel, and instead just has an open hole on the bottom. Not sure I'll ever...
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    That's how mine are configured. Im not sure if that's where the disturbance is occurring or from the opening at the bottom of the airbox. Do you know if the bottom of the airbox should be open, or if there's supposed to be a boot over the opening? I saw one airbox that had a boot that routed...
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    Blue Side Badges

    I have an 82 1100GK. The side badges are in good shape, but they're kind of bent and I keep having to press them down to "re-stick" them on the ends. I started looking for replacement badges and everything I find has red GK letters. Even photos of other GKs all have red badges. However, mine...
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    Duh! I'm a dummy! I totally forgot about those. They are in place and properly routed. However, they do route to the back side of the airbox. The forced air could be coming under and around the back side of the airbox. Right where those tubes sit.
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    As far as 'm aware, the only tubes attached to the carb body are the vacuum line for the fuel petcock, and the fuel line. I don't think there are any vent tubes.
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    Actually, it's an 82 GS1100GK (de-K'd) So essentially it's a G. The lack of fairings may play a part in this which is why I added that fact.
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    Thanks for the validation!! At least I know I'm not totally crazy. What you describe is exactly the same thing I'm experiencing. What I suspect is the crosswinds are forcing too much air into the airbox, making a temporary lean condition. The underside of the airbox is exposed from both 10:00...
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    No pod filters. Stock airbox. Everything is stock except the jetting. Larger pilots and main jets.
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    High Headwinds Stutter

    This is a strange one. I went for an 80 mile ride yesterday and it was VERY windy out. I was cursing along at about 70 mph or so and occasionally I would get hit by a huge gust of wind, either from straight on or from about 10:00, (nearly head on). The bike would start to stutter, almost like it...
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