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2-8 FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetors
Idle Speed Inspection
Idle Speed Inspection
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Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
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With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to both sides.
If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the throt-
tle cable may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed,
or it may be damaged. Be sure to correct any of these
conditions before riding.
WARNING
Operation with improperly adjusted, incorrectly
routed, or damaged cables could result in an un-
safe riding condition.
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Check idle speed.
If the idle speed is out of the specified range, adjust it.
Idle Speed
1 300 ±50 r/min (rpm)
Idle Speed Adjustment
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Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
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Turn the adjusting screw [A] until idle speed is correct.
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Open and close the throttle a few times to make sure that
the idle speed is within the specified range. Readjust if
necessary.
Carburetor Synchronization Inspection
Synchronization Inspection
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Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the
ground.
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Warm up the engine.
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Check idle speed and adjust if necessary.
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Pull the vacuum hoses off, and attach vacuum gauge [A]
to the vacuum hose fittings on the carburetors.
Synchronization Adjustment
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The pilot screw is set at the factory and should not be
removed. But if necessary, check the pilot screw opening
as follows.
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Turn in the pilot screw and count the number of turns until
it seats fully but not tightly, and then remove the screw.
This is to set the screw to its original (correct) position
when assembling.
Special Tool - Pilot Screw Adjuster, C [A]: 57001-1292
NOTE
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Each carburetor has different opening of the pilot screw.
When setting the pilot screw, do not refer to the specifi-
cations which show mean opening of the pilot screws.