Triumphrat

Hi there. I just put a jet kit on my speed triple and need to adjust the mixture screws on the bottom of the carbs.

What tool can I use to do this so that the motorcycle is running and I don't burn your fingers completely off my hand?

I am hoping someone out there has a creative solution other than "go to the dealer". The dealer is sick of seeing me come in for $2 parts for my carbs

j98sprint

I just saw one in the Whitehorse Press catalog. And I know Motion-pro Tools sells one too.

j98sprint

tango

Flat head screw driver bit, a piece of rubber fuel line, the type that is nylon braided.

Cut a piece of fuel pipe app' 3/4" long and push it onto the bit, then get a needle and paint, (i use model enamel) 1/4 the pipe with paint marks, bingo.

On my Trophy I can do two from the right hand side and the other from the left with no burnt hands.

At most it would probably cost you a buck 50.

Or if you're feeling extremely flush you could buy Triumph's own service tool from your dealer.

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Slinky

I use a screwdriver bit also, but count the flats by feel as I turn it. That way you get 6 divisions per turn.

If you are careful you can turn it with finger & thumb without sustaining 3rd degree burns.

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MickMaguire

I must be missing something here - If ever I tweak mine I just wait until the engine is cold.

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Aww....Mick, you take all the fun out of wrenchin... :-D
Larry

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2003 T-100 (790cc), NARK, NH Togas, 8100 rpm rev limiter, 158 main jets, 42 pilot jets (less than 1 turn out on pilot screws), stock needles--no shims. 13 A/F ratio from 1100 rpm to 4000 rpm; 12 A/F ratio from 4000 rpm to 6000 rpm; 13 A/F from 6000 rpm to 8100 rpm.:D
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And then you generate your own heat :wink: :wink: say no more. :-D

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davie.

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Slinky

The point of tweaking them when hot is that you get instant feedback (via the idle speed) as to whether the tweak was a good idea or not. At the optimum mix the idle will be highest.

That is assuming the tweaking is experimental, and not just setting them back to stock.

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tridentt150v

I purchased the motion pro tool, it works but barely on my TBS. The centre carb has minimal clearance and the bend in the tool is too long. If I attempt to adjust the middle carb, I have to lever the screwdriver in and the pressure of this 'jacks' the carb up about 1/4-1/2". You also tend to loose all feel with the setting and cannot tell if the screwdriver tip is engaged in the slot or not. I would NOT recommend this tool for a TBS. It is probably OK on other models.

For sale = one motion pro screwdriver for adjusting centre carbs.

I'll be buying a workshop one I reckon.

PS Tried the rubber hose idea, not a real goer for the TBS either, not enough room and the tip wants to escape out of the mixture screw shroud

[ This message was edited by: tridentt150v on 2005-04-09 19:59 ]

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MickMaguire

You are right on that point of course Slinky. I guess I dont do all that much tweaking and just do it over a much longer period. Like several days adjusting in small (1/6 - 1/3 of a turn) increments then looking at the idle, taking note of which way it went and adjusting as necessary. I also note how it rode after each adjustment.

I must admit I just picked up the motion pro tool cheap on ebay just because it was cheap. However, from tridentt150v's comments I may still use my wait till it gets cold method. :-D

[ This message was edited by: MickMaguire on 2005-04-08 08:37 ]

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Just remember; an awful lot of the free advice you will get on forums is worth exactly what you paid for it. There will always be somebody trying to convince you to do something really stupid, just because they did it or want to do it.