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Title: adjusting the mixture screw tips
Post by: cbcanada on July 02, 2012, 11:00:57 AM
when adjusting the mixture screw... what do you guys use? i cant get my hand in there with a short screw.
any tips to make easier? thanks!
Title: Re: adjusting the mixture screw tips
Post by: jestercinti on July 02, 2012, 11:06:59 AM
I use a small jeweler's screwdriver.  You can buy them in a kit.  If you don't have much $$, they are also found in those eyeglass repair kits.
Title: Re: adjusting the mixture screw tips
Post by: craigs449 on July 02, 2012, 12:11:13 PM
I took and old cheap screwdriver and cut that sucker down to size with an angle grinder.......Works like a charm.
Title: Re: adjusting the mixture screw tips
Post by: tialloydragon on July 02, 2012, 12:34:50 PM
I used to use a screwdriver bit until i bought a set of Factory Pro "Long Boy" extended mix screws.  Make adjustment of the mixture very easy (after i made a little mark on the knob so i could keep track of how many times I turn them.)

http://www.factorypro.com/prod_pages/prods10.html
Title: Re: adjusting the mixture screw tips
Post by: CrownSeven on July 02, 2012, 12:34:57 PM
I just use a flat head bit from a multi-tool-screwdriver thingy.
Title: Re: adjusting the mixture screw tips
Post by: adidasguy on July 02, 2012, 12:49:31 PM
#5012

Motion Pro tool for $24.99
http://motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0119/
Title: adjusting the mixture screw tips
Post by: cbcanada on July 02, 2012, 03:52:48 PM
awesome thanks! i am going to get that tool