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Lean mixtures off idle

Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:26 pm
by Stevo
Hi Guys
I have a 1981 Prolink, I overhauled the carbies, but runs lean off idle and at low speed, I did not remove the idle jets ( apparently to do this they have to be drilled and tapped to pull them out?) My main question is the carby kits I got had 6 rubber plugs, where do they go? there were none installed when I stripped down the carbs, are they for earlier models? Also where can I purchase a set of slow speed jets? Have since found a post re removing the slow jets for cleaning. My carbs had mud in the bottom of bowl, so slow jets are probably blocked.

Thanks, Steve

Re: Lean mixtures off idle

Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 11:39 am
by spencer
Rubber plugs are only for 1979 carbs. Get jets from Sirius:

https://www.siriusconinc.com/pro-detail ... ct_id=1191

Also, if you don't already have it, you should get a copy of Mike Nixon's book:

https://www.motorcycleproject.com/text/ ... _carb.html

Re: Lean mixtures off idle

Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 9:24 pm
by Stevo
Thanks Spencer
I thought the plugs must be for earlier model but was not 100% sure, The amount of muck that was in the bottom of the bowl makes me think the slow speed jets are probably partially blocked. I think that book would be a good investment.