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Title: Great Site for Basic Carb Theory/How They Work (Jets, etc.)
Post by: KoozControl on October 10, 2005, 06:36:18 PM
Well, I did a search and I don't believe anyone's posted this site yet.  I found it when looking for info on carbs, it gives a great, basic explanation of what each circuit does within the carb, how to adjust, etc.

Any of our resident carb experts, please feel free to commentate/correct any info from the site, but I found it very helpful in understanding how these buggers work!   :thumb:

http://204.71.0.3/motoprof/moto/mcycle/carb101/carb101.html
Title: Great Site for Basic Carb Theory/How They Work (Jets, etc.)
Post by: Phaedrus on October 11, 2005, 01:00:25 PM
Good find. I am reading it now. Hopefully I'll learn something  :thumb:

I also like:

http://www.dansmc.com/carbs2.htm

(from Dan's Motorcycle Repiar Course at: http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm that has been mentioned before on here).  :cheers:
Title: Great Site for Basic Carb Theory/How They Work (Jets, etc.)
Post by: Phaedrus on October 11, 2005, 01:26:21 PM
Ok, I read it and still have little carb knowledge  :dunno:

You know what would be more helpful? Instead of colorful, drawn illustrations, have actual photos. That way, I would know a "Main Jet" or a "Throttle Valve Cutaway" if it bit me in the ass.  :thumb:
Title: Great Site for Basic Carb Theory/How They Work (Jets, etc.)
Post by: natedawg120 on October 11, 2005, 01:32:08 PM
yeah I have a little carb knowledge from working on older cars.  But i know where you are coming from.  

PS : Like the new avtar Phaedrus
Title: Great Site for Basic Carb Theory/How They Work (Jets, etc.)
Post by: KoozControl on October 11, 2005, 02:39:45 PM
Quote from: PhaedrusYou know what would be more helpful? Instead of colorful, drawn illustrations, have actual photos. That way, I would know a "Main Jet" or a "Throttle Valve Cutaway" if it bit me in the ass.  :thumb:

Agreed.  Maybe some of the experts around here can help with that project...   :dunno:  

I'd try but I haven't ripped my carbs apart yet (haven't needed to, thank God), and I'm not nearly what I would deem an "expert."
Title: Re: Great Site for Basic Carb Theory/How They Work (Jets, et
Post by: Kerry on October 11, 2005, 08:42:02 PM
Quote from: KoozControlWell, I did a search and I don't believe anyone's posted this site yet.
Would you believe almost 2 years ago?  The next post in that thread has links to 2 other carb-related articles, along with yet another link to the "101" info.
Title: Great Site for Basic Carb Theory/How They Work (Jets, etc.)
Post by: KoozControl on October 11, 2005, 08:46:29 PM
I stand corrected...   :oops:   Never hurts to have a little refresher, though, right? :dunno:

And welcome back, Kerry!  :)