Thread: Took carbs off today for cleaning (87 Ninja 750)

If you don't have them, here's some carb cleaning information: Carb Cleaning 101 By M. Shively The elements of internal combustion engines are: correct fuel/air ratio, spark at right time, and adequate cylinder compression. There are many passageways and openings to check and clean. All are important in function and when obstructed or not working properly, have subtle to radical effects on engine performance. Vacuum leaks and...

And wouldn't you know it, the shop left a pice out of the carbs when they (fixed) them. I pulled the main jets out of each carb, but only three of the little pieces which the needle jet slides into...where in there. I don't know how this would affect the bike, but one of them simply was not there. IMO, they never did clean them. The carb that was missing the little piece appeared to be the only one that actually had been taken apart....

Some kits are universal in the fact that they will work for several models. Because of this you may end up with parts in your kit that are not for your specific model. It's been my experience that most universal kits are not the best quality, but if it works that's great. The needle jet is stationary and the jet needle slides up and down but whether it's because of terminology or just the way you stated your problem, I'm...