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Post by andyp9181 on Apr 27, 2009 10:30:21 GMT
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Post by andyp9181 on Apr 27, 2009 11:55:00 GMT
no matter, i have just orderd some form wemoto for £40, not as cheap as ebay but at least i'll know they will fit.
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Post by bear on Jun 19, 2009 11:12:57 GMT
While having my exhaust changed yesterday (more on that soon, but suffice to say I'm over the moon) we noticed that no.1 seal was leaking fuel and probably taking in air.
I'd attributed the lumpy running to the hole the size of Belgium in my old can but this won't hae helped.
Question - How easy is it to replace the inlet rubbers? The Haynes Big Book Of Lies says take the tank off (which I assumed needed to be done anyway), and then disconnect a few pipes and other things. If I have a helper to support the carb assembly, do I need to take it right off or only enough to gain access to fit the rubbers?
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Post by andyp9181 on Jun 19, 2009 14:36:32 GMT
hi, it's a pretty easy job, this is what you will need to do 1. first remove the black petrol tap of the petcock (you cannot get the tank off otherwise) undo the two mounting bolts holding the tank then remove any pipes connected to the tank. make sure the tap is in the "on" position and not prime, as this will let all the petrol out! the tap is a vacuum fed so no fuel will spill. 2. take off the air box to allow access to the carbs (fiddly job as there are breather pipes underneath) i covered the tops of the carbs with some plastic to stop anything falling inside 3. you will need to take off the throttle position sensor connector and the choke cable, then loosen the carb rubber clamps, wiggle the crabs until they release, you may have to wiggle the carbs at lot! 4. get a piece of wood about 1 1/2 ft long to go across the frame (i used a piece of 1 by half inch), lift your carbs onto it so they are supported leaving the throttle cable connected (best way). 5. take off the old rubbers and replace with the new ones, it will be hard to get the crabs settled as they are new, maybe a squirt of wd40 would help to seat them, don't for get to put the clamps on first! they fit in a grove on the rubbers, the rubbers fit on a notch on the engine as well so make sure they are lined up, then just put ever thing back and your done! easy   |
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Post by bear on Jun 19, 2009 16:16:34 GMT
Thank you so much.
This is one of the reasons I really like this board. You ca find a problem one day, and then be well on your way to be solving it with everyone's help the next.
Cheers again.
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Post by CD on Jun 24, 2009 8:42:55 GMT
The TPS needs special sockets to remove so if you can get the carbs off the bike without taking off the TPS its worth the effort.
Another thought - if the carb clamps are rusty get some proper replacements. Unfortunately, spares shop jubillee clips are too wide.
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