Removing broken mixture screw

StuartWags · Post by **StuartWags** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 1:46 pm

I thought it was time to sort out the carbs. suspected that the something was not right on the front pot. When it came to reset the mixture screw, it is stuck solid (front). Got a spare parts set, also stuck solid.

Any advise on getting them out please.

I am running on my default spare, spare set that is my base line But was going to modify my other set with a 6 Sigma jet kit i have.

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 2:57 pm

There very brittle so take it easy ,
Gt85 helps .
I used a pin hammer and a sharp nail to tap it round

StuartWags · Post by **StuartWags** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 4:54 pm

Tried the pin hammer and punch technique to no avail.

I think i will try a soak in paraffin, and some heat next. Then it if that don't, drill and stud extractor.

One body is already looking like a write off and i was hoping to get a good set out the two.

Assuming i do get them out, are replacements available and where?

adyf · Post by **adyf** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:06 pm

I prefer plusgas lube ,really penetrates if left over night ,sounds daft but if you can make a little plastecene funnel/dam and fill with plus gas will shift it.

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:48 pm

Replacements are available from the superhawk forum and are better made look up thumb screw

Jamoi · Post by **Jamoi** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:55 pm

I used an easy-out to remove a seized carb screw...

But I was VERY lucky!!

StuartWags · Post by **StuartWags** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:49 pm

Jamoi wrote:I used an easy-out to remove a seized carb screw...

But I was VERY lucky!!

i need lucky too

StuartWags · Post by **StuartWags** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:50 pm

lloydie wrote:Replacements are available from the superhawk forum and are better made look up thumb screw

Yes i saw them just wondered if anyone had a batch this side of the water?

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:59 pm

A batch ! No but I have them fitted to mine

StuartWags · Post by **StuartWags** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:03 pm

this is not going to be easy ..... is it .... i will be so p155ed off if i cant salvage it .... but there you go

NZSpokes · Post by **NZSpokes** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:39 pm

StuartWags wrote:
lloydie wrote:Replacements are available from the superhawk forum and are better made look up thumb screw

Yes i saw them just wondered if anyone had a batch this side of the water?

Just buy some off JackFlash on Superhawk. Best tuning part for the bike ever. They are as good as they look.

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:39 pm

I have a scrap set of carbs due to using easy outs, they split the brass and then the ally surround.

Jamoi · Post by **Jamoi** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:01 pm

tony.mon wrote:I have a scrap set of carbs due to using easy outs, they split the brass and then the ally surround.

Yeah, not ideal. I wouldn't try it again.

But it did work

VTRDark · Post by **VTRDark** » Sun Sep 21, 2014 11:47 pm

Just but some carbs, why faff around for £50

(:-})

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:16 am

When ever I see cheap carbs on eBay (£20ish) I pick them up .
I have 3 good sets and 4 good for parts .
As I like to try different settings (lift holes and stuff) it's easier just to swap the carbs than mess with them .
And sometimes I get lucky and get a jet kit too :-)

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