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by 427man
Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

Hello George - First I apologize for not posting the final outcome sooner. Second - I failed to learn from past experience with my Norton. I assumed that the carbs were jetted properly since the bike once ran and had 14K miles on it. I found out what the jetting was supposed to be, compared to mine ...
by 427man
Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:51 am
Forum: Bevel Drive Twins
Topic: 81 Darmah Airboxes for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 4339

Re: 81 Darmah Airboxes for sale

SOLD
by 427man
Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:49 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: 1981 Darmah - Carb Mods - FWIW
Replies: 9
Views: 23120

Re: 1981 Darmah - Carb Mods - FWIW

Well - the parts are installed. Between a new job, the holidays and generally lousy weather, I have not had a chance to ride it yet. But, if the way it starts and runs initially is any indication, I think a big improvement has been made. It runs MUCH better so far. :-D If I get a dry weekend above 4...
by 427man
Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: Bevel Drive Twins
Topic: 81 Darmah Airboxes for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 4339

81 Darmah Airboxes for sale

Hello - I have a set of stock air boxes with the rubber connecting hoses. They are in nice shape. Could use some fresh paint. Text or call me on 2zero2 468-61zero5 and I can send pictures. $200.00 / best offer. Darrel
by 427man
Fri Nov 14, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: 1981 Darmah - Carb Mods - FWIW
Replies: 9
Views: 23120

Re: 1981 Darmah - Carb Mods - FWIW

Thanks Craig. After more discussion and thought I am going to try the following:
Idle jets = 62
Needle = K6
Atomizer = 265

I am going to stick with the 50-3 slides that it came with. Hopefully this combination will reduce this drastic lean condition down low. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks
by 427man
Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: 1981 Darmah - Carb Mods - FWIW
Replies: 9
Views: 23120

Re: 1981 Darmah - Carb Mods - FWIW

Hello GT3707 - I know it's been 2 years since this post. I just finished my first bevelhead - also a 1981 900 Darmah SD. I've only ridden it once, and it is exhibiting all the same symptoms yours did. I just tore the carbs back apart to see what was in them. I assumed they were right, obviously a mi...
by 427man
Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

Well now I have ridden the bike. Only did a short run around the neighborhood, about 5 miles. That's enough to put it through some turns and hit 70 MPH in places. What I found is the bike is running awful down low, under 3,000 RPM, but once above that it really takes off, pulls hard and sounds wonde...
by 427man
Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

Well Gentlemen - After nearly 3 months I have finally figured out the problem (actually it was figured out for me). After returning from vacation I let the bike sit neglected while I tended to other issues on other bikes. Since I tried everything everyone said without success, I just ignored it for ...
by 427man
Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:20 am
Forum: Electrical & Gauges Shop
Topic: IGNITION MOD FOR FAST STARTING
Replies: 7
Views: 16318

Re: IGNITION MOD FOR FAST STARTING

Hello - I was told by a highly reputable Ducati Tech that I should remove the ballast resistors on my 81 Darmah. I am not finding anything here on the forum regarding that. Has anybody done/recommend this? My ignition system is entirely stock except for the replacement of the rotten pick up wires. I...
by 427man
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

Responding to a couple of previous posts: On both the mixture screw and idle screw, take the spring and slide it over the screw then slide on the washer then the appropriate o ring. The purpose of the washer is to keep the spring from gouging the o ring. I had a few minutes before leaving to work o...
by 427man
Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

I will keep trying. Tonight I am supposed to be packing up to go on vacation, but maybe I can get a hour in the shop. I will lose 2 weekends of being able to work on the problem. I'd like to stay home 1 extra day or come home a day early but NOOOOOO. My wife doesn't understand me. :roll:
by 427man
Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

Unless you have plenty of compression-a thumb in the plug hole will answer that question-do a quick check of valve timing.Maybe you're a tooth or two off or have sheared key somewhere..Quick-check the valve timing at TDC on overlap.Both valves/rockers should be open,and in about an equal amount. No...
by 427man
Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:32 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

The symptoms you're describing are still consistent with an air leak on the intake side....you have checked idle screws have a washer fitted behind the o-rings, right? The other possible source of a leak is the manifold vacuum tuning screws...they need to be sealed properly. Kev Yes, there is a was...
by 427man
Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

Ok. I tried most of these steps except the hold and slow release. Will let you know. Thanks, I appreciate the help. This bike is so close...
by 427man
Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:19 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97670

Re: Won't idle

Yep. All new O-rings purchased in kits I got from you. One accelerator pump is working fine, the other not at all. Not saying you are wrong, and I will check it all again. Whatever I did wrong, I did on both carbs. I know it is something simple. I'll carefully reference the Dellorto exploded diagram...

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