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  1. Peder_y2k
    So did the actuator Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    All well and good, and I'll likely build a mechanical one just for the heck of it..... and because I've got all the materials already...........somewhere in storage. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Carb Stix is my response. The motorcycle speed shop near me primarily uses the Motion Pro Carb Stix, a 4 tube mercury manometer, but also has several others including the Carbtune and various mechanical types. They say it works best and is most accurate, but use the others where the Motion Pro is unsuited. This speed shop builds and tunes drag bikes and track racers as well as service regular bikes. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    mc tuner shop techs will tell you a mercury manometer is most accurate. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    They don't cost that much, just buy one. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Flat tire

    Peder_y2k replied to dna9656's topic in Watering Hole

    Sounds like you didn't do the 'spit bubble' test for the valve stem like everybody else does in tire work, even if the work performed by someone else. I carry spare valves, a stem tool, and electric compressor for those kind of events. You should do the same..........what's the boy scout motto again........BE PREPARED Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Heat helps keep yer feet warm in winter. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    I LIKE. your motorcycle boots as seen in bottom pic....... Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Air in system will self purge first time you ride. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Well that was pretty jam handy for sure. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Only fluid behind those covers is coolant. The cover keeps the plug from popping out. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
  12. Peder_y2k
    I use an angled air chuck. My scooters have 90* metal stems and the air chuck works on them slso. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    If I lived there and had to rebuild, it would be a well constructed geodesic dome with a rapid pressure equalization sytem designed for tornado response to keep the building from exploding from sudden external depressurization as the twister goes by. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    I put a heeltoe shifter on my first Venture but went back to conventional after a couple seasons because I couldn't relax for realization my heel could easily accidently cause an unwated/uncluthed gear change. Now I won't ride a bike with a heeltoe system, unless it is an old relic Harley like I first learned on. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    No Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Most times I just guess at spelling 4 sillyible woids. Spillchuck is too cumbursum. Besides, I'm using a vurtual keybord on my phablet with fat finners. Pete
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    What about using a spay electrical contact cleaner? Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Hmmmmm......I'm thinking corrosion under the hose is contributing to the leak and the pressure change exaserbates it. Take the hose off and clean the inside of the hose plus the aluminum fitting. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    I resemble that remark!!!!!! And I went to Walmart (1.5 miles) for my Rotella. I also wear a bigger shirt to hide my fat Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
  20. Peder_y2k
    I use a single strand of copper wire from some 16ga. wire. Soft, yet stiff nuff to do the job. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    WOW you work fast! How did you clean the pilot jets? Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    When I first got my 750 Shadow, I thought it would be a good 'round the region' fun bike, but alas, IMHO my 88VR does a better job, so the Shadow was sold with no regrets. Then I got a Yamaha Virago XV535 for $200 and it is great for 'around the block', but that's it. My 88VR is truly my 'go-to' machine and the first one I think about when considering an outing..... and it gets over 44mpg routinely no matter what. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
  23. Peder_y2k
    Carb cleaning, especially the primary (pilot) circuit, plus carb synchronizing will fix the issue. What's happening is one carb is not contributing at idle thru about 2500rpm, then the secondary circuits start working resulting in the surge of power. Try the Seafoam method first. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    Vacuum leaks, pilot screws set lean needing adjustment. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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    On my 88, the pressure in the rear system holds steady for weeks. It loses some pressure simply turning it on to check pressure. My bike has the Progressive Springs in front and needs no air pressure help. Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
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