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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: s25mjohnson on 19 April 2023, 10:27:17 am

Title: Carb mixture setting
Post by: s25mjohnson on 19 April 2023, 10:27:17 am
Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a make of offset screwdriver to adjust mixture screw.
Also has anyone had experience of using a Gunson Colourtune kit to set the mixture correctly.
Finally, if I decide to have a go at servicing the carbs, any recommendations for refurbishment kits.  Yambits sell a kit for £11 approx per carb but that doesn't include new jets etc.  Had a quote of £350 ish to refurbish the whole carb set and told the parts are around £30 per carb. Thinking I should know how to do this myself (without buggering it up!)
Bike was off the road for two years and stuttered  a bit before the revs got up.  This cleared up somewhat after an hour or so on the road.  Something sticking and now freeing up?  20 years old so probably worth a refurb by now. Oil, filters and plugs all new.
All advice welcome
Title: Re: Carb mixture setting
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 19 April 2023, 12:46:42 pm
Look at the Yamaha service manuals in the download section for the correct carb settings for your model.

Rebuilding the carbs isnt difficult - getting the foccers back in can be a bit tricky though.
Title: Re: Carb mixture setting
Post by: darrsi on 20 April 2023, 09:32:01 am
Wouldn't hurt to put a whole bottle of this in a full tank and let it run its course.


https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-and-fluids/fuel-and-oil-additives/stp-complete-fuel-system-cleaner-petrol-400ml-310075.html (https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-and-fluids/fuel-and-oil-additives/stp-complete-fuel-system-cleaner-petrol-400ml-310075.html)
Title: Re: Carb mixture setting
Post by: s25mjohnson on 22 April 2023, 08:17:27 pm
Good idea - bought some!
Title: Re: Carb mixture setting
Post by: darrsi on 22 April 2023, 08:33:18 pm
Good idea - bought some!


You can put the whole bottle in, but make sure you have a full tank.
Replying to you made me buy some too  :rollin