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<blockquote data-quote="OldWrench" data-source="post: 152280" data-attributes="member: 232"><p>I don't want to throw a wrench into the thread, but I do have a question. Dan and Joe had done an in creditable job of experimenting and working with the single carb setup, be it single or double barrel, and your documentation of the process is great. If I'm reading Offcenter right he just wants his bike to run well, and has had a lot of frustration with the stock carbs. </p><p></p><p>When I got my 83, it ran terrible. I rebuilt the carbs that had probably ten year old fuel left in them. Replaced the 40 mm manifold O-rings, and balanced that carbs. I have had absolutely no trouble with the carbs and the engine runs beautifully. I said all that to ask what is really wrong with the stock carbs that so many people are having trouble with? </p><p></p><p>I just recently met a guy that has the an 82, couldn't get the carbs balanced. I found on of the Manifold O-rings leaking, and two other vacuum leaks at the ports where you hook the vacuum gauges to. There was nothing wrong with the carbs. I'm wondering if that is something that is missed frequently? </p><p></p><p>My 83 is full dress with oversize windshield, I average a little over 40 mpg running an average of 60 to 65.</p><p></p><p>Dan, Joe, I admire the work and dedication you have put into the single carb setup, and as you have said, the EPA has made if very difficult to modify fuel systems today.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldWrench, post: 152280, member: 232"] I don't want to throw a wrench into the thread, but I do have a question. Dan and Joe had done an in creditable job of experimenting and working with the single carb setup, be it single or double barrel, and your documentation of the process is great. If I'm reading Offcenter right he just wants his bike to run well, and has had a lot of frustration with the stock carbs. When I got my 83, it ran terrible. I rebuilt the carbs that had probably ten year old fuel left in them. Replaced the 40 mm manifold O-rings, and balanced that carbs. I have had absolutely no trouble with the carbs and the engine runs beautifully. I said all that to ask what is really wrong with the stock carbs that so many people are having trouble with? I just recently met a guy that has the an 82, couldn't get the carbs balanced. I found on of the Manifold O-rings leaking, and two other vacuum leaks at the ports where you hook the vacuum gauges to. There was nothing wrong with the carbs. I'm wondering if that is something that is missed frequently? My 83 is full dress with oversize windshield, I average a little over 40 mpg running an average of 60 to 65. Dan, Joe, I admire the work and dedication you have put into the single carb setup, and as you have said, the EPA has made if very difficult to modify fuel systems today. [/QUOTE]
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