83 fuel air mixture settings

[Superfly]

Hey All,

The Bike is still not running right, and I wanted to double check the fuel/air mixture settings for the 83 carbs.  From reviewing old posts, I have been starting with 2 1/2 turns out.  Is this the current numbers that we are using?

[Lucky]

that's a basic # for getting the bike started.
use the drop idle method for dialing it in.
--get the bike warmed up, cap off the YICS & one at a time, turn an idle screw in till the bike just begins to run rough. then back the screw out 'till it runs rough again.
--set the screw in the middle of this setting.
--repeat for the other carb.
--hook up the YICS, set the idle speed & go for a ride. make 1/4 turn adjustmets as needed.

--Lucky

[Superfly]

Thanks Lucky. 
The adjustments on the 83's are in a much better spot then the 82's!

[silicon_toad2000]

yeah i agree the adjustment on the 82 sucks, I have a long skinny flathead screwdriver that just makes it.

[jasonm.]

ON  the all carbs it will vary due to manuifacturing tolerances of the carbs and condition of the engine. But mine with 52.5 or the stock 50 pilots have been 4 turns out +/- 1 turn. I got an '83 set that was sealed at the factory off a low mileage 83. They were both 4 turns out ft & rear.