1977 KZ1000 pilot screw question

I am looking for a tip / trick from one of the old pros here. I was freshening up my 1977 KZ1000A this weekend, as I have never checked the carb tune / sync on this bike since I've owned it. (Don't worry, I haven't had this one long)
I was doing a sync and decided to also reset the pilot fuel screws (these are the VM26's with pilot fuel screws on the bottoms of the carbs) I removed the rack to make it easy to set all of my screws to the same number of turns out to start things off. My question is, what do you guys use to adjust these screws when the rack Is ON the bike? Anyone who knows this setup knows how tight space is in here. I can hardly get to the screws on the inner carbs, let alone have any clear idea of how many turns I am giving them. There must me a special method / tool for adjusting them accurately when they are on the bike? Otherwise, it just seems like guesswork....thanks in advance!

When working in tight spaces I use one of my screwdriver tools shown below depending on the situation. You might be able to use one like them to let you count how many turns you rotate the pilot screws. Ed

A right angle drill adaptor works well in tight spaces-the bits from a magnetic set will work in it. Home Depot, Sears,Lowes, etc sell them.

Excellent ideas guys- thanks!

Motion Pro sells a tool fairly cheap. It's a right angle, ratcheting screwdriver. The base setting is 1.5 turns out. I had to go up one size on my idle jets on my 1000A to get it to run well on the new fuel. If it doesn't respond well, you may have to as well. Turn the screws untill the engine idle raises. (all four the same) Then re adjust your idle setting with the idle adjuster. If the idle doesn't respond well to your opening or closing the air screws, it's a good sign that your pilots are too small.

I have seen the Motion Pro tool, it was about $60.00, but I was worried about getting it and having it
still be too large to fit in there. (A couple reviews I've seen have mentioned this) Have you ever used it on the KZ's before?

I just use one of those short fat handle screw drivers like this....

www.sears.com/craftsman-1-4-x-1-2-in-scr...kNo=19&blockType=G19

I used the grinder to shorten it and shape it just for this task. I find it much easier to do with a friend/helper sitting on the bike holding it level and watching the tach for you. You can easily see the screws if you get down on the ground and look up at the bottom of the carbs. Might want to put some mechanics gloves on if things get too hot for ya.

Also....keep a fan on the engine while doing this!

I cut off an old spoke and ground it down to a reasonable tip. The nut from the spoke makes an adequate handle.

Wow, that is a great idea too- very clever indeed! I just picked up a Motion Pro pilot screw tool, it's basically a long screwdriver with a 90° tip, which is connected to the handle with an internal flexible shaft. Seems like it should do the trick... I will report on that as soon as I try it!

madmatt1 wrote: I have seen the Motion Pro tool, it was about $60.00, but I was worried about getting it and having it
still be too large to fit in there. (A couple reviews I've seen have mentioned this) Have you ever used it on the KZ's before?

No. I was too cheap.

This is what I picked up... it's the less expensive tool that Motion Pro offers, but on the other hand I think I like the idea of less moving parts to break. It was about $22.00. The bit turns with the handle and the depth of the bit is adjustable with a collar and set screw by the handle. Seems pretty slick, should work well..