Carb Installation Question

[RC166LVR]

Got my carbs back from Mike Nixon and am ready to put the things back on and have read the posts on the subject. I'm ready with the silicon spray and heat gun but have a question.

Would it be easier for the processs if you installed the carb insulators (new from TIMS) on the carbs beforehand then install the assembly onto the head or is the visibility such that inserting the carbs into the insulators already on the head is the best way ?

BTW, I can't recommend Mike Nixon highly enough. He did a magnificent job on my carbs and is a true professional in every sense of the word. We are all fortunate to have Mike's services available for these classic bikes.

Any thoughts ?

Pleased in San Antonio.
Gary Dunham

[NobleHops]

Hey Gary.

I believe that the best practice is to secure the insulators to the heads, loosen up the clamps on the carb side all the way, lube them, attach the throttle and choke cables to the carbs and thread them through the frame, heat the insulators till they stink, and POP they go right on. If you have a ProLink there is some 'clocking' of the insulators that is needed, to get them in the proper orientation.

Rereading your post, if your insulators are new and flexible, I don't think you'll need to heat them as far as odor, or possibly at all

N.

[Kool_Biker]

For what it may be worth, I've found that having the engine side clamps loose as well positively aids the entire process.
Once the carbs are fully home, you tighten down all twelve clamps.

The same is also true when (heaven forbid) you have to remove the carbs ...

Aris