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  1. s_alt

    Stuttering at low rpm

    Hey all, Been working on my R100T 81' and notice some kind of stuttering when at low RPMs or my throttle is at about the 1/8-1/4 turn. I messed around with the jets and what not when I had done the carb rebuild and updated the exhausts and it runs great except when im in first and second gear...
    • s_alt
    • Thread
    • carb lean mixture rich stumbling throttle
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Airheads
  2. Y

    '78 R100/7 -- idles great, coughing when warmed up; Mikuni VM32 carbs

    So, I'm at a bit of a loss here. My '78 R100 has been gone through and gone over for the better part of this year. New wiring, Motogadget brain, new ignition coils, and (of course) new Mikuni VM32 carbs. It's a long story that's probably too sad for a forum like this :) Anyhow, I've had help...
  3. grover1949

    R65 High Idle After Backfire

    A few days ago, my '83 R65 backfired twice through the right carb while I was trying to start it. I added more choke and it fired and ran nicely... except: Now, after about 20-30 minutes of riding, when the engine is hot, it doesn't want to settle down to a regular idle. If I am slowing or...
  4. S

    '78 R60 carb deposit

    Hello, Anyone know what this gunk is in my left carb? it's only in the top half, not in the float bowl, & didn't come off in the ultrasonic. Bike is new to me by a few weeks, & had 58442 on the ticker. Looks like soda blasting is in order, no? Thanks, Steve
  5. S

    Float needle clip?

    I've got Bing CV carbs taken from a '84 R65LS on my '71 R75/5. I've had an intermittent problem over the last couple of weeks where fuel will suddenly start spilling from either one of the carbs onto my shoe as I ride. If I remove the bowl, tickle the float a couple of times, and put the bowl...
    • sneakers563
    • Thread
    • carb float needle clip leaky carb
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Airheads
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