whm1226
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I got a used 1989 K100rs. It had a rough spot at 2500 RPM and an increased idle ( about 1100 rpm). I discovered a vacuum leak by spraying carb cleaner around the intake manifolds. I replaced both the manifolds and the bushings from the air box to the throttle bodies. It really smoothed the bike out but the idle speed then increased to about 1500 RPM. Checked for leaks again but found none. I could not get the vacuum settings right. Numbers 1, 2 and 3 bypass screws needed to be turned way out while number 4 was almost seated/closed.
I read the excellent 2008 thread titled "K100 the throttle body adjustment?" which lead me to question my TB settings. I removed the Throttle Bodies again to check. While doing an examination I found that with the throttle fully closed, I can see daylight around the butterfly in number 4 throttle body but not on 1, 2 and 3.
There are three adjusting screw for the TB factory adjustments I see no way to adjust number 4. This leads me to believe that someone has tweaked these screws. The blue lacer is still on the screws but I suspect they have been moved to adjust for the vacuum leak. I did not move them and I have a Clymer manual that clearly states not to touch these screws.
My questions:
Should number 4 butterfly be closed as well or is there any reason that it is "special?"
If the above mentioned procedure, from the 2008 thread has to be done, are there any other tips or 'gotchas that one needs to know?
Am I better off purchasing a used throttle body on Ebay or Beemerboneyard?
Any advise would be appreciated.
I read the excellent 2008 thread titled "K100 the throttle body adjustment?" which lead me to question my TB settings. I removed the Throttle Bodies again to check. While doing an examination I found that with the throttle fully closed, I can see daylight around the butterfly in number 4 throttle body but not on 1, 2 and 3.
There are three adjusting screw for the TB factory adjustments I see no way to adjust number 4. This leads me to believe that someone has tweaked these screws. The blue lacer is still on the screws but I suspect they have been moved to adjust for the vacuum leak. I did not move them and I have a Clymer manual that clearly states not to touch these screws.
My questions:
Should number 4 butterfly be closed as well or is there any reason that it is "special?"
If the above mentioned procedure, from the 2008 thread has to be done, are there any other tips or 'gotchas that one needs to know?
Am I better off purchasing a used throttle body on Ebay or Beemerboneyard?
Any advise would be appreciated.
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