What do i need to tune the carbs?

to the last few questions, it vibrates quite a bit on idle and when riding. Especially through the tank. Serviced - well needs it but has only been like spark plugs, oil and filter, tyres, brakes, change regularly but not more than that. I seem to remember my sister synched the carbs about 2 1/2 years ago. The exhaust is quite sooty! but not overly, the airfilter hasnt been touched since then as well.

So, in the greater scheme of things, just give the bike a bloody good service, and c if it rides well, then consider rejet if i really want to.

Just thinking if i need to replace airfilter (is it reuseable?) then aint i best getting a BMC and then rejetting after all that, or just putting a new standard one in?

Cheers

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Ash999

to the last few questions, it vibrates quite a bit on idle and when riding. Especially through the tank. Serviced - well needs it but has only been like spark plugs, oil and filter, tyres, brakes, change regularly but not more than that. I seem to remember my sister synched the carbs about 2 1/2 years ago. The exhaust is quite sooty! but not overly, the airfilter hasnt been touched since then as well.

So, in the greater scheme of things, just give the bike a bloody good service, and c if it rides well, then consider rejet if i really want to.

Just thinking if i need to replace airfilter (is it reuseable?) then aint i best getting a BMC and then rejetting after all that, or just putting a new standard one in?

Cheers

Carbs can go out of sync in about a week, so they are probably well out. That could be your problem straight out

[jambo]

Go through everything for a main service, an airfilter that's 2 1/2 years old with any sort of regular use will be pretty gummed up and quite restrictive, which might be why your exhaust is sooty. I'd go for a fresh BMC or other washable filter, and possibly a little dyno time to check if it needs re-jetting?

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Like Viney says, carbs are probably out but not worth checking till there's a clean filter, plugs etc, and after 2 years, have the valve clearances been checked? Carb sync is affected by everything else so get the bike up to scratch then do it.

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by Ash999

So, is the fuel smell when running carb balancing or fuel mixture

Could be any of the above as well as float height/needle wear.

First thing is to check it's all working right, before jumping into things like jetting etc. A basic reset all to standard is the best first option.