Thumb Fuel Screw
04-09-2016, 11:23 AM
#182
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: San Fran Freako
Posts: 393
Received mine safely within its protective OSB packaging. Thank you.
<a href="http://s934.photobucket.com/user/dveneman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad186/dveneman/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpeg"/></a>
<a href="http://s934.photobucket.com/user/dveneman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad186/dveneman/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg" border="0" alt=" photo image.jpeg"/></a>
09-27-2016, 06:01 PM
#190
Well take off, eh.
SuperBike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: QC, Canada
Posts: 1,201
Perhaps this may be of interest for those of you with heftier hands, that can't make it to the screws. The head is 5/16'' or 8mm if you prefer, and allows you to adjust with a hand wrench.
09-28-2016, 08:08 AM
#192
Senior Member
Superstock
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: San Fran Freako
Posts: 393
This would be better than using the extra long, double jointed needle nose pliers that I used last.
Plus, if you are like me and can't help using a drop of thread lock, a wrench is needed to get them to move the first time.
Plus, if you are like me and can't help using a drop of thread lock, a wrench is needed to get them to move the first time.
Last edited by Hangfly; 09-28-2016 at 08:10 AM.
09-28-2016, 09:24 AM
#193
Senior Member
Back Marker
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Henderson, NV
Posts: 211
09-28-2016, 09:33 AM
#194
Senior Member
SuperBike
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,116
As I have size 11 mitts, I use a long shaft, fine tip edge straight blade screw driver to adjust the thumb screws, although the side load on the needle shaft is probably not good in the long run but applying force at an acute angle lessens the side thrust and it is only required infrequently. The hex head needle may actually be just as difficult to access and turn, with a 12-point box wrench being almost mandatory, no?
10-01-2016, 09:46 AM
#198
Senior Member
SuperBike
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,116
That in itself is a PITA and the recovery bottles OEM location is very logical and keeps it centralized with the mass of the engine and protected from damage, and if it leaks it drips away from the tires.
11-21-2016, 08:24 PM
#199
Junior Member
Squid
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 18
Need these
Perhaps this may be of interest for those of you with heftier hands, that can't make it to the screws. The head is 5/16'' or 8mm if you prefer, and allows you to adjust with a hand wrench.
Attachment 20384
Attachment 20384
01-10-2017, 09:42 AM
#201
Administrator
MotoGP
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Kempner, TX
Posts: 4,402
Perhaps this may be of interest for those of you with heftier hands, that can't make it to the screws. The head is 5/16'' or 8mm if you prefer, and allows you to adjust with a hand wrench.
Attachment 20384
Attachment 20384
I have, use and approve this item.
.
.
.
.
My Name is E.Marquez and I approve this message
06-05-2017, 03:32 PM
#204
Junior Member
Squid
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1
Once again, I'm back with this idea I've had for some time now about finding the perfect fit for replacing the impossible to adjust fuel screw. Well, after having tried too, and using some other types of needles, I've also realised that every time I wanted to do a small change, turned into a complicated task.
So, the only thing to replace the OEM screw, is with a perfect copy....with benefits, like a thumb screw. I had a few sets made through someone I know. CNC machined in brass, to the exact specs as the OEM. Works perfectly, and fits beautifully.
Bellow, a few pics to see what they look like. You will notice one is shorter then the other. This feature is to clear the water fitting on the front cylinder. PM if interested in a set. Not looking to make any money, but, cover my costs for making them 35$ for the pair shipped in NA.
ATTACH]16452[/ATTACH]
Attachment 16453
Attachment 16454
So, the only thing to replace the OEM screw, is with a perfect copy....with benefits, like a thumb screw. I had a few sets made through someone I know. CNC machined in brass, to the exact specs as the OEM. Works perfectly, and fits beautifully.
Bellow, a few pics to see what they look like. You will notice one is shorter then the other. This feature is to clear the water fitting on the front cylinder. PM if interested in a set. Not looking to make any money, but, cover my costs for making them 35$ for the pair shipped in NA.
ATTACH]16452[/ATTACH]
Attachment 16453
Attachment 16454
