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Novice mechanic ,can I rejet myself??

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Old 08-07-2006 | 12:31 PM
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Default Novice mechanic ,can I rejet myself??

Looks lijethe air filter wont be ahuge issue but rejetting seams like it mite be over my head. Any suggestions/ help appreciated

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Old 08-07-2006 | 01:07 PM
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Default RE: Novice mechanic ,can I rejet myself??

Go to the DIY section and read about how to jet and tune a CV carb, only you can determine if it's something you want to tackle. You could look around where you live and talk to others, you never know, someone might offer to help.
 
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Old 08-07-2006 | 04:37 PM
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I found the procedure to be quite easy. I used an article from the DIY section, but I found it included way too many unnecessary steps. Basically, when you have the air cleaner off just pull/wiggle the carb out of the manifold (the air cleaner is what holds it in place). With the carb pulled slightly away from the bike drill the cap over the idle mixture screw. Then, very, very carefully remove the four screws from the bottom of the carb with a #2 phillips screwdriver. Don't touch the float once the bottom cover is off and just use a flat screwdriver to replace the jets. The rest of the details can be found in the article, but I was able to do the rejet without removing the carb from the bike competely and I had plenty of room to work (with an extra person helping to hold things occasionally).
 
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