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Ok, so I'm thinking again... in the world of carb tuning, starting from scratch, what do I do first - carb sync, fuel screws or TPS? I am wondering if each problem is masking the effect of another shortfall. E.g. fuel screws not set right affecting sync, or TPS (which I have not checked yet) affecti...

Now having a think about it, and a discussion this morning with a colleague, as you can probably tell from the pics I did the carb sync with airbox off, but intake stacks just pressed into the carbys. BUT..... I also tried to do the fuel screw setup like this as well - i.e. no airbox :? So maybe I n...

A picture paints a thousand words.......... Front carb showing Carbtune vac takeoff and Jack Flash thumb screw; https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4460/37226279264_a2b903f450_b.jpg Rear carb thumb screw; https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4487/37226279044_fbcf35b3de_b.jpg Permanent carb sync lines; https://...

Ok guys, got an update. Received Carbtune vacuum takeoffs and thumb type fuel screws. This weekend I pulled the carbs off, installed the vac takeoff and plumbing for the permanent carb sync setup, installed the thumb screws at 2 turns out as recommended. I als ochecked the operation of the s.e. valv...

Thanks for the replies guys. Yesterday idle sat sweet on 1500. - Broken choke fitting was me, however I will check the boot staying in place over the fitting, may fit a small cable tie for security. - The 'carb fart' is noticeable at 2000, but bloody obvious at 3000rpm, and actually misses/dies ever...

Ok, so I wrote that last post while at the park with the kids. Got home and thought I would see how it started. Initially started fine with choke about 1/2" out. As temp increased, pushed choke back in a bit at a time. Idled a bit rough at 1000 - 1100rpm, then died. Took a few goes to get it go...

So yesterday I finally got to give it a kick in the guts! Just running distilled water to help flush out the glycol in the cooling system. Fuel screws set at 2 and 1/8th on the front and 2 1/2 turns on the rear as it was on disassembly. Obvious average operation due to getting fuel through initially...

If it helps for next time : http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=25686&hilit=choke+brass With regard to the brass fitting, I followed the schematic to within 0.1mm of dimensions shown (lathe at work is no spring chicken!). When reassembling the choke fitting to the cable the fi...

Now I have a couple of questions for the more educated/experienced VTR enthusiast. 1. I cannot seem to find a colour label on my bike around the tail frame anywhere. But my bike is red, so can I assume it is indeed R-157 Italian Red? 2. Jetting. I realise this is bit more complicated than a simple a...

Another update after waiting too long for trans continental shipping! While having valve covers off for mccts, checked valve clearances. Front left intake 0.18mm Front right intake 0.16mm Front Left exhaust 0.31mm Front right exhaust 0.31mm Rear left intake 0.19mm Rear right intake 0.18mm Rear left ...

Well a small update. Krieger manual ccts installed and engine still turns over by hand. PAIR removal done, I just made up my own block off plates, and will cap off the airbox when I reinstall it. Carbs are reassembled, just waiting on delivery of new float bowl gaskets and the brass Polaris choke fi...

Hey Salty Dog, yeah I reckon I got a good buy, just needs to be brought up to scratch mechanically. I'd be checking the Battery (and buying yourself a tender). Already done - battery good. Replacing all fluids, engine oil, brake, clutch, radiator, the lot. Brake & clutch done, oil & filter n...

cybercarl wrote:Looks like you are missing the two K&N rubber triangular block off's that fit in the corners under the filter then.

Can you elaborate on these (pics)?

Are they possible to buy, or not really worth it now?

sirch345 wrote:Out of interest is your airbox being run without a lid seeing as it looks like the screws are still fitted, unless of course you re-fitted the screws after removing the lid for safe keeping

Chris.

The window is not yellowed, but full of gunk. That reservoir window opened up to this;



So I tend to trust whats in the window!