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11 Apr 2009 19:08 #280811
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1981 Kawasaki 750 LTD
2006 Honda Shadow 1100 Spirit
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what is the best way to remove the plug over the pilot screw on a Keihin type carburator from a 1981 KZ750H2. The book just says to "use a punch or scriber to deform the plug then remove it." I know parts for this bike are hard to find and costly when found so I don't want to do anything to hurt the carbs. But the plugs do have to come out. So any good tips on removing them?
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11 Apr 2009 19:40 #280827
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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11 Apr 2009 20:06 #280842
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Soo... Just drill them? What if I drill too deep and hit that brass screw that is so important? How deep should I drill? Or Could I use the back up bits that I have?
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11 Apr 2009 20:08 #280844
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no just grind the edges and pry them out
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11 Apr 2009 20:14 #280848
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[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1
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Burk, actually a good question. Many carbs have been hurt in removing these plugs. plugs come in brass or aluminum. depths vary from 1 to 4mm in depth. jet kits usually come with sharp drill bits and a sheet metal screw for extraction, via prizing.. the risk is drilling thru plug, engaging fuel screw and driving screw into carb body possibly damaging body & or screw. I may over state hazards , but for a 1st timer, I would rec. using l/h drill bit, and drilling at seam of plug, (as opposed to center) stopping frequently and atempting to lever out. the thought of beating on a carb to deform plug leaves me cold. luck g
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11 Apr 2009 21:50 #280877
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
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take a 1/8 drill bit drill into it and then use a no. 8 or 10 wood screw and then just pull it out with a set of pliers easy as that just be careful drilling into the plug.
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11 Apr 2009 21:59 #280882
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Make up a drill stop to prevent drilling too deep. A small dowel with a 1/8" hole in it cut to the length you need should work.
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