Re: syncing carbies!

Russ Hamm <[email protected]> Thu, 9 Mar 2006 21:51:34 -0600
Newsgroups gmane.recreation.motorcycles.svrider.general
Message-ID <[email protected]>
Thanks all!  I'll check out these solutions.

I just got my new mirrors and extenders on the SV from HoleShot.  Pictures
comming soon (it was too dark to take pictures, but not too dark for a test
ride!)

-r

On 3/9/06, Jim Stewart <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Russ Hamm wrote:
> > When my SV (2001N) is cold, opening the throttle from idle is
> chunky.  Once
> > it warms up (no more than 5 minuted) it's fine.
> >
>
> Classic case of too-lean idle mixture, Russ.  The solution is to remove
> the
> carbs, remove the anti-tamper plugs, and adjust the idle mixture
> screws.  For
> stock exhaust and stock air cleaner the screws should be set 2-1/2 to 3
> turns
> out from lightly seated.  I use 2-1/2 for stock exhaust and 3 for
> aftermarket
> exhaust.
>
> While you're in there, you should shim the needles.  Easily done.
>
> These two adjustments make a huge difference in driveability.
>
> When the temperature is 50F or so in the morning, my '01 SVS warms up in
> about
> one block...
>
> -js
>
> --
> Jim Stewart
> http://www.strappe.com
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