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29 Aug 2023 11:43 - 29 Aug 2023 13:25 #888828 by malcolm9kevin@aol.com
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Hi can anyone help with a problem I have with my 1976 z1 900. Got the usual stuff done to it Wiseco 1015 cams big valves mikuni 29mm smoothbores what’s happening is it starts first go it ticks over fine the plugs are a good colour it’s when riding if you’re moving at a steady speed 40 50 60 it runs a bit rough and you get spiting from the carbs but as soon as you open it up it flys should I be looking at the Carbs all the timing 
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29 Aug 2023 15:47 #888841 by Wookie58
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Stunning Harris (Magnum II ?) I may come calling for a BOTM feature 
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29 Aug 2023 16:03 #888842 by zed1015
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Could be several causes but the usual suspects are a lean condition , valve clearances or  ignition timing.
The speed range it affects means very little though.
You need to identify the throttle position it occurs at to isolate the fuel circuit that is causing the issue if it is the carbs.

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30 Aug 2023 01:14 #888850 by willemZ900
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I am running vm29 too, what are the mains, pilots and how many turns of the airscrews?

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30 Aug 2023 06:38 #888856 by malcolm9kevin@aol.com
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Hi 120 mains
17.5 pilot 
0.9 air jet 
air screws are only just open about 1/4 to 1/2 turns out I’m using foam filters 
do you think I need bigger pilot jets or smaller air jets

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30 Aug 2023 06:42 #888857 by malcolm9kevin@aol.com
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Hi it’s a magnum 1 
it’s the 10th one made iv had since 1979

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30 Aug 2023 08:58 #888862 by malcolm9kevin@aol.com
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Hi thanks for your reply 
bike is only done 250 miles since rebuild so the valve clearances should be okay The problem is only When throttle is partly open so I’m guessing it’s the pilot circuit the air screws are only turned out between 1/4 and 3/4.carbs 2and 3 are open the most as the tank smothers them a bit . As for the timing am using dyna s and dyna coils with the timing on full advance thanks 

ps I’ve only just got back on the road after 23 years
 

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30 Aug 2023 09:35 - 30 Aug 2023 12:30 #888865 by malcolm9kevin@aol.com
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This is me just after I got it 
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30 Aug 2023 12:35 #888869 by zed1015
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Hi 120 mains
17.5 pilot 
0.9 air jet 
air screws are only just open about 1/4 to 1/2 turns out I’m using foam filters 
do you think I need bigger pilot jets or smaller air jets
Try a 0.6 main air jet..

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30 Aug 2023 14:02 - 30 Aug 2023 14:04 #888870 by malcolm9kevin@aol.com
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That was my next try but could only get 0.5 so I’ve got a set of drills also can you get choke plungers ?
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30 Aug 2023 15:34 #888874 by zed1015
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 also can you get choke plungers ?
Yes! I can repair your original plungers.
Either through my ebay listing or £10 cheaper direct via contact at - zed.1015@yahoo.co.uk

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31 Aug 2023 10:48 #888888 by Wookie58
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Hi it’s a magnum 1 
it’s the 10th one made iv had since 1979
I love them, I had a Honda powered Magnum II a while back (20 years ago)

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