Does anyone know where i can get a tool to adjust my a/f mixture or does anyone have a special way to adjust it? I am trying to adjust that as well as my idle speed. The only problem i am have is, adjusting the a/f screw. Also, is there a "stock" position the idle knob needs to be in before adjusting everything. I have only been riding my X 1300s for 1 month and i am trying to get everything adjusted. It was garaged by previous owner for about a year. I've cleaned the carb and now adjusting the a/f and idle.
Not sure what you mean by "special way to adjust it". Are we talking tools or settings. I would set mine about 1.75 to 2 turns. Watch the plugs once or twice in the next 1000 miles. as far as tools you can trim a flat tip screw driver to fit the hole that the "D" screw sets in and its pretty easy to adjust with filter off. I kinda rounded the edges on mine so it didnt grab the side of the hole. Once it is set I dont see any reason to change it, why didnt you set it after cleaning, would have been easy with carb off.
Not sure what you mean by "special way to adjust it". Are we talking tools or settings. I would set mine about 1.75 to 2 turns. Watch the plugs once or twice in the next 1000 miles. as far as tools you can trim a flat tip screw driver to fit the hole that the "D" screw sets in and its pretty easy to adjust with filter off. I kinda rounded the edges on mine so it didnt grab the side of the hole. Once it is set I dont see any reason to change it, why didnt you set it after cleaning, would have been easy with carb off.
I didnt know anything about adjusting it until I heard someone mention it. This is my first cruiser so, im still trying to get the use to the "cruiser" world. Thanks for the reply. I will take care of that tomorrow
I also found where someone used an old .22 cal. shell case, flattening one side to slide over the "D" screw. Glensvtx garage makes a tool to adjust it, a little pricey for a one time adjustment. http://glensvtxgarage.com/aftool.html. Of course some folks think you gotta adjust it like its an old Holley or something.
A .22lr casing with one side bent a little will work. Otherwise check out Glen's permanent a/f screw. It's worth the money because when the "mod bug" bites (and it will!), you'll wish you had it!
I ordered a motion pro "D" socket from Amazon. Was around $5 or $6. Used a wobble head extension on a 1/4 driver and it worked well. Just a pain in the ass to get it in there. I was able to do fine tuning without a problem. Just have some patience.
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