koth442

Hi all, I'm rejetting my hawk and I can't find the damn mix screw thingy. I've got some pictures here, if somebody could point it out to me that'd be excellent. Thanks!

8541Hawk

In the third pic, the "D" shaped brass bit in the middle by the float bowl.

VTRsurfer

Make sure you only work on one carb at a time, since some parts aren't interchangeable between carbs (main jets and emulsion tubes).

koth442

This thingy?

VTRsurfer

Correctamoundo...that's the pilot screw.

7moore7

Before you ask, yeah it takes a special tool... or you can cut/dremel a flat head into it

koth442

The jet kit I bought gave me a drill bit specifically to drill that little piece out . Thanks for the help!

8541Hawk

There is nothing that needs to be drilled...... that drill is in case there is a sheet metal cover pressed in place over the adjustment screw.

koth442

Wish I woulda known that 10 hours ago....which brings me to my next question.

So I drilled out part of the screw. I have reason to believe the screw didn't turn that much while I was drilling and I just took the top 1/4" off. It's not open or anything. Does the screw still function? As in does that 1/4" I took off need to be there? And if I could find a way to turn the screw should everything function okay?

VTRsurfer

Dremel a slot in it and remove it. Then go to the Honda dealer and order a new one.

A good start on pilot screw adjustment is 2.5 turns out from "lightly" bottomed out.

Oh, and when you initiate a thread with a technical question, it's a good idea to check it frequently since there are a lot of guys with very good info.

8541Hawk

Hey I posted a whole 2 mins after you did.......

koth442

Yea..I posted on my way out this morning. Didn't have anything to do at work (conveniently where I work on my motorcycle) so I started working on my bike. DAMNIT! I hate being stupid sometimes :P

koth442

Because I'm stupid, I'm going to ask: Is #6 the pilot screw that I want to replace?

http://www.servicehonda.com/look-up-parts/03

Thanks all!

8541Hawk

Yes #6 is the correct part but i buy from these guys as they have better prices:
http://www.hondapartsline.com/fiche_...1998&fveh=4077

koth442

Thank you sir!