Triumphrat

brownbomber

I'm in the middle of adding new exhausts and the Air Box Elimination process. I've completely removed the carbs to get a good view of what I'm doing, and my observations and questions are as follows:

1) Those carb screws are cheap!

2)The mains were easy to remove and change but the pilot jets are way down deep in there! When i finally found a flat head screw driver thin and long enough to fit, that sucker wouldn't come out! Am i doing something wrong? Do I need a special tool to remove pilot jet screws?

How do I remove the pilot jets without stripping them or damaging the carbs?


[ This message was edited by: brownbomber on 2007-04-23 00:06 ]

pabonne

You don't need a special tool but make sure the screwdriver you're using fits perfectly. I have an electrician's one that fits just right with zero slop. It actually has an insulated sleeve that fits the diameter of the hole just right.

I think the idea behind the "cheap" bowl screws is for them to fail before you do any damage to the soft casting. However, I did replace mine the first time I had the bowl off. Just don't over-tighten when you put it back together.

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2003 790 (black, not Black) KARK'd, K&N Cones, Staintunes, 130/42 jets, 2.5 turns out, BC Superbars, CRG LS mirrors, Generic Rubber, 16t

Why? Too many H-D's.

Sheepdog

Bomber...it's not that they're cheap. They are made of brass and are therefore very soft. Use a new screwdriver that fits the hole perfectly. Trim the sides with a file if it's just a little bit too big. Stabilize the carbs with one hand and push and turn with the other. Approach this with controlled strength and you'll be okay.

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2003 Bonneville T100 and 2007 Moto Guzzi California Vintage

webonnielad

Bomber if you have the a Leather-man the Flat blade on that is a perfect fit.

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790cc 2003 T100 Bonneville. 18T Front Sprocket, AI Removed, 125 Mains, 40 Pilots, Thruxton Needles, 1 Shim,3mm Air Hole, Mixture screws 3 1/4 turns out left carb, 3 turns out right carb, Unifilter, NH Belmouth, NH Classic Togas with no mutes inserted, Stock Ignitor Unit. Hagon 320mm rear shocks & progressive fork springs. Last measured. 61.60 hp, , Max torque 48.40 in 5th gear at the rear wheel at 7200 rpm, 105 mph in 5th at 6500 rpm.