virgin carbs

[Kevin]

I have uncovered vision #3, it's a 82 with 5k miles. I pulled the plugs to get to the mixture screws, they were set at 2 1/2 to 3 turns out. It seems everyone has to set the front carb close to 5 turns out to get them to  run good. It should be up and running this weekend.

[Night Vision]

does it have the vacuum flapper? or regular?

[Kevin]

It has the flapper.

[h2olawyer]

The dealer I bought mine from did the airbox / jet update before I bought the V.  His mechanic also adjusted the mixture when he did the airbox.  They used an exhaust analyzer to make the adjustments.  I never had the advantage of having 'virgin carbs' even though there were only 6 miles on the V when I bought it.  Even after the work they did, I always had the minor Vision stumble @ 4k.

The dealer (Thunder Motors in Steamboat Springs, CO) was run out of a small, renovated chicken coop.  They had a tall chain link fence for security and kept the new bikes under an old equipment shed which had only 3 walls with the long opening facing north so the bikes were not subjected to any sun / UV.  Kind of like a loafing shed for livestock, only longer.  When I bought the V, they had a second (black) Vision and an XJ650 which looked a lot like a British bike.  I nearly bought that XJ, but I'd had my mind set on a Vision for the previous 18 months.  Never regretted the choice - even after all the stators!

Thanks for the info, Kevin - nice to know what the 'factory' settings were.   8)

H₂O

[Tiger]

 8) Wahooo, another Resurrection...Congrats Kevin 8)

                 8).......TIGER......... 8)

[Re-Vision]

Took my 82 carbs off and reinstalled the original carbs after replacing broken front carb starter plunger.  Also replaced air box, though the only difference I see between them is that new one is much cleaner with a new filter too. I'm fairly confident that all the hoses are on correctly, but its difficult to start and dies if I don't keep the RPM up.  Even though this bike only has 6600 miles on it, should I overhaul the carbs and adjust the jets or find someone at ROV to help me.  I know there has been a ton of stuff written about carbs but I still can't find a clear and understandable picture or diagram of all the various hose connections at both ends. Haven't ever overhauled a carb but I'm willing to learn after the local cycle shop said they probably need vatted and would only charge me $260 (two hours per carb).  Who knows? Maybe thats a reasonable price, I just wish they were someone I knew well.  BDC

[QBS]

Contact Vnary, long time old school bike tech, and general all round "good guy",  Rick G. regarding having him clean your carbs.

[Walt_M.]

Whatever you do, don't let anybody dip your carbs for 2 hours! It will destroy the throttle shaft seals and they will just say, 'too bad about that'.

[Kevin]

If you want I can go through your carbs for you.