How to adjust the butterfly valves on carbs?

Started by MaaloX, May 05, 2011, 02:25:21 PM

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MaaloX

CV Carbs 98 750 Monster

I am in the process of rebuilding the carbs and I noticed that the butterfly valves will not close all the way together. I have adjusted the screw and I can see them being adjusted but on one side the throttle body does not close all the way .  I can see this clearly because I am using a flashlight in back while I adjusted the screw...Without the use of the flashlight from behind I would not be able to tell....
Should I not worry so much until I do the carb sync? I had it running this year already but wanted to make sure if there was something I was missing that I got it right before putting everything back together......
1998 M750, SBK forks, FP Jet kit,  K&N Air Filter, Shorty brake clutch levers, CA Coils, 15 42 gearing, carbon fiber cans,

Cloner

You're OK as long as they're close.  Syncing with a manometer will set them to the same manifold pressure, which typically means the same minimal throttle opening.
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MaaloX

Thanks Cloner that makes me feel better about putting it all together.

It is very minimal space I am talking about here but just wanted to get that second opinion.  I will be syncing this weekend. And its supposed to be nice this weekend so I need to get it out on the road.

Every time I am stuck in my garage working on my bike, and I hear the roar of others ripping through there gears down the road I get a bit salty.
1998 M750, SBK forks, FP Jet kit,  K&N Air Filter, Shorty brake clutch levers, CA Coils, 15 42 gearing, carbon fiber cans,