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Old 07-25-2012, 12:13 AM   #94 (permalink)
redyaris
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There is also a reasons for the manufacturers getting rid of the adjustability of the slow speed circuits and that is that most people fidle with them until they are poorly adjusted. Mine are properly adjusted at the manufacturers specifications, the throatle responce from idle is instentaniouse which is a good indication that they are adjusted properly. I am responding to a situation I encounted in the recent heat wave in the USA. It is not a trivial matter when riding accross the contenent. Even Honda recognized the problem, and made changes to the cooling system in 1985. I have been working on motorcycles and small engines for 30 years and have adjusted a carb or two...
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