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Anyone Remove The Idle Mix Adj. Cap with the Carb Still on the Bike?

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Default Anyone Remove The Idle Mix Adj. Cap with the Carb Still on the Bike?

I want to access the idle mixture adjustment screw but the cap is still on the carb. Is there a way to remove the cap and access the screw without removing the carb? It looks like it can be done. Anyone have any tips?

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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yes get yourself a small drill and a drill stop for it,then drill plug. 1/8 drill and stop.

REPEAT do NOT drill without stop on drill or you will mess up mixture screw big time.
then insert a screw in plug and pop that baby out of there,just remember the factory numbers of turn on mixture screw.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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i forgot you will need a right angle drill set up
i used my air right angle air drill
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RATROD HOG
i forgot you will need a right angle drill set up
i used my air right angle air drill
wut he sez,yo
 
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I drilled mine out without removing the carb.I just wiggled the carb off the intake manifold.Then flipped the carb and drilled the cap off.When I drilled the cap it actually caught and started to spin.The cap just about fell off.I didn't even come close to hitting the screw.
 
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