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VM26SS Throttle slides
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 5:43 am
Author: Mowjoe
Is it an easy task to remove the slides in these Z900 carbs as I want to check the needle positions. Any help appreciated!
My Haynes manual has let me down again!!
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:28 am
Author: Ginger Bear
You just need to remove the carb tops, then the shaft that connects them all together, then they're out.
Be careful undoing the small screws down inside the slide that keep the needle retained, they are soft!
I give them a sharp tap (screwdriver & hammer) and keep the pressure on the screwdriver whilst giving them a sharp twist. Hopefully that'll work for you as well.
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:46 am
Author: Mowjoe
Thanks for your reply GB
Can this be done with carbs fitted or take them off?
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:33 am
Author: Ginger Bear
Working around those top frame tubes will be a real ball ache, if possible at all. But refitting the carbs if you have airbox rubbers will also be a ball ache.....
If you use individual filters (K&N etc) I'd have the carbs off. [/u][/i]
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:08 am
Author: Mowjoe
Airbox rubbers newish and still supple so will have a go tomorrow maybe.
Thanks GB
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 7:51 pm
Author: Z1parR
As GB said , the screws are soft .
Try a few different Phillips screwdrivers until you get best fit .