Since Mick already knew the correct jets I went ahead and ordered everything.
K9 Rebuild/Upgrade
- Thread starter 82ndAirborne
- Start date
Appreciate it. You guys are lifesavers!
Mounted the Spike today. I put the VANCE & Hines back on to make sure the filter was not interfering with the air/fuel mixture. Seems fine. The new Carburetor will be here next week. Question: The top Mounting Bolt on the carb seems easy enough to get to. The lawn guys came and I had to stop and put the tarp back on. I didn't get a chance to look at the bottom Bolt. Can I get a Socket in from the opposite side...between the jugs?
Good luck.
When I replace jets on the new Carburetor, are they supposed to be screwed in tightly or gently?
Also, can the bottom bolt be easily accessed from the opposite side between the jugs?
Just bottom them out. No Gorilla
It can be accessed from the left side. Not easily but it can be done. Just an all around pain in the ass.
Ha...you mean like everything else! I've got to get this thing in the paint shop before Winter sets in. I may leave everything like it is for now, get the wheels on and all the brakes. We'll see how it goes with the weather. Sure do miss my shop. Thanks.
Good news...I think. Just got a call from Frankie at FSD. He said he would start back in two weeks...everything is already set up. Said he would build mine first. I'm going to have a one-off set made if he can do it. (Pic) We'll see how it goes.
Attachments
He called on his personal phone and asked me not to share it. However, if he's actually back in business then his site will start accepting orders. Also, he did tell me to announce on the Forum that he's back. Have you filled out the Contact info from his site? If not, its at the bottom of the page on his website.
No problem.
Little more progress today. I put the rear wheel on and did a little bit of polishing. Also, installed a new battery. Fenders should be ready in a week or so. Space Coast has the mounting bracket for the Forward Controls so waiting on that, hopefully not too long because it was a small package...another $1,040. I still have to Chrome the Primary Inner and Outer. So, total Chrome cost $8K. They did a fantastic job so I'm not complaining.Tomorrow I'll try to install new Ignition Cover, Motor Mount Bracket, Head Bolt Covers, Rear Belt Guard, and Plug Wires. If i have time I'll try to install the License Plate & Wiring. Ordered a new Cam Cover and an Arlen Ness Oil Pressure Gauge & Rocker Box Bracket. I like how easy the cable Mounts to the oil screen for easy inspection and cleaning. So, overall a decent day.
Attachments
Little more accomplished today. Rear Axle covers, Passenger Pegs, Ignition Cover & Plug Wires, and Head Bolt Covers. I didn't use any loctite on the Ignition Cover because I saw that it needs to be removed in order to get to the bottom Carburetor bolt. Starting to look like a bike again. I have alot more polishing to do to the Front Wheel before I mount it. Also, I need to polish and rebuild both brake Calipers before they can be mounted. Still plenty of things left to do but feeling better that I'll at least be able to get it to the paint shop before Winter Set in.
Attachments
Looking great 
Looks fantastic!
Thanks Mick. Question for you. If Frankie at FSD makes these pipes for me (pic) would the carb jet setup you gave me for the BLOW exhaust be the same? I'd like to install the new carb in two weeks and prefer to change the jets before I install it.
