How To Harley Davidson Sportster Carburator Re-jetting.

Harley Davidson Sportster Carburator Re-jetting. This was done on an XL1200 with Screamin Eagle Exhaust. With an open air cleaner. Stock this would have an 45 pilot and an 180 main jet. We installed an 48 pilot and 185 main. Two turns out on Air fuel screw. And this cleaned up the lean fuel condition that would cause popping and spitting.
Any Questions just ask.
#harleydavidsonfix
tools needed
1/4 allen 5/32 allen
3/8 socket. 9/16 deep socket
1/2 wrench 17mm wrench
screw driver

[@dv95678]

Hey Rocco, I know I speak for most viewers, by far you’re the absolute best Harley mechanic and your instructional videos are phenomenal. Please keep it up - we value what you share with us because it helps us to be better bike owners and caretakers of our bikes.

[@louiswilber]

I got my first bike, 06 sportster. And I have to say learning to work on it was confusing and somewhat of a nightmare. But your videos helped me out a great deal. Thank you, Rocco! 🤘🔩🔧✌️

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Good luck with your new ride and welcome to the sport. Any questions just ask, Thank you for watching and all your support lewis. Ride safe and have a great day. Love those Sportster.

[@andrewernst3884]

I have sent this to so many of my friends who keep having me clean or rebuild their carbs. Thanks again for the excellent tutorial

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear all worked out well. Thank you for watching and all your support Andrew, Ride safe and have a great day.

[@guypmiller]

Thanks! Your videos are fun to watch and very helpful for this 56 year old, first Harley owner.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for all your support guymiller. Any questions just ask. Welcome to the sport. Harley Davison sport. Ride safe and have a great day and again Thank you.

[@jstephenallington8431]

This is the second video that I've seen, and it's just as good as the first one. I believe that you probably have the best of the how-to videos that I have ever seen. It's really obvious that you are a master at your craft. My hat is off to you, sir!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub JStephen. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@drupp33]

Hey, Two Wheel Rocco. Newbie here. Your videos helped me rebuild the carburetor on my 2000 Sportster 1200 Custom. You added the finer details that helped me pinpoint the issue and get it running better than new. Excellent video content and marvelous presentation.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. Any questions just ask. Thank You for your Sub Deron. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@nickwoods5083]

Your awesome man! You taught me how to clean my carb and now I know why I have to set my fuel mixture screw so far out. Gonna check the jets. Thank you so much!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank You for your Sub Nick. Ride Safe and Have a Great Day.

[@geraldfrasure9849]

I rode shovels for years I just bought my first evolution. Back in the spring , I’m trying to get use to this new heart , so that’s why I watch you videos you explain it in a way I understand, Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I'm working on a 79 Shovel right now it's a cool ride, I think is the first year for the electric start 1979 but the EVO are great motors I love my Road King. thank you for watching.

[@bradleymerino1531]

I have an '06 with the same slip ons, but stock air. This is great. Now I have the confidence to get in there and see what I got. Thank you! (no pops, but occasional carb fart, misfire)

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Bradley. Take a look at this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWK7dWOefdmqedk Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@zdleggett8876]

I also have an occasional fart and misfire, did you fix the problem? if so, what fixed it? rejetting it? When I bought my bike it already had screaming eagle slip ons and stage one screaming eagle air cleaner, but occasionally is farts and misfire. I wonder what that could be. Thanks in advance.

[@xnestapl]

You need to rejet or maybe even adjusting your air fuel screw will fix it​@@zdleggett8876

[@clayshorting5605]

Thank You for sharing your knowledge ! I cleaned my Sportster Carb and now I'm confident enough to clean my other bikes carbs. Your videos are the best

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Maurice. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@scottdouglasmaclachlan4792]

Damn, that sounds sweet! Add an Andrews cam, a thunderheader, high-flow intake air cleaner and jetting... you're building monsters! Just bought a garaged '99 1200C for 1k (and a, holygeez, it has a Thunderheader, and only 9k miles), and I am so feeling beyond charmed!!! Great video, mad scientist!! :)

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Good luck with your new ride. Thank You for watching and your sub Scott. Ride Safe and have a great day

[@cmmhelmond]

I watched a few of your video’s before attempting my first HD carb clean, because the fuel was just running straight out of the air cleaner ...... I was very very nervous in case I would run into a problem ... but your explanations were a life saver !!! I have a different air cleaner than your videos showed, but the principal was still the same .... THANKS so much for your video’s !!! Please keep them coming 👍👍👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to read all went well. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and you sub Chris. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@tedturner5299]

Great instructions/video. You make it look SO simple! Much appreciated!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Ted. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@markleeming3767]

Thanks Rocco, have a beer🍻. Your videos have been everything I need to know and your instruction is the best. I'm going to check my jets as both the pipes and cleaner aren't stock from when I got it. I get a lot of burble on deceleration, is that the same as spitting? That's what we'd call it in the UK.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask thank you for your kindness, and all your support Mark. I would start with a A/F adjustment, Find out what jet sizes you are running and let us know. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your kindness. I will have a beer. I would start with the air fuel adjustment. Check out the Jets sizes. Let me know. Ride safe and have a great day Mark..

[@markleeming3767]

@@TwoWheelRocco had a play and now she's running very well. No AF changes needed. After playing around I stuck with 2 turns. New jets did the job. Thanks for the great video,worked a treat.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy everything worked out well. Ride safe and have a great day Mark..

[@reFRYDBean]

awesome info! just went to a sporty 1200 from a honda shadow 750, it’s a little different than what i was used to. thanks for the awesome videos and ride safe, brother! 🤘

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Good luck with your new ride. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@boomerguy9935]

Just wanted to say Thanks! Your videos have all helped me in one way or another. Most recently, I replaced the stock Pilot Jet #42 with a #45 (along with cleaning the carb) and now my stock 2005 Sportster XL883 starts and runs perfectly at low rpm's. Before, it would cough briefly in warm weather and a lot in cold weather, plus it would "run on" when killing the engine. Now, everything is perfect! Keep up the great videos. You've given me confidence while saving me a pile of money.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to read all went well. Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@boomerguy9935]

@@TwoWheelRocco If you're interested, I used a JIS screwdriver with a size R/25 bit which gets a fantastic bite into the screw heads. I have several sizes of these JIS head bits and screwdrivers and this particular size works best in the Keihin carb. Very easy to control with no damage to the screws.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@boomerguy9935 Thank you for your comment. I've heard about these screwdriver bits. And they are a big help. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@boomerguy9935]

UPDATE and question for you: I just changed my stock air filter system to a free breathing one from TC Bros on my 2005 Sportster 883 and went for a ride on 2-lane country roads, cruising at speeds between 35 - 55 mph in 55 degree temperature. In the past this was no problem but now I am suffering from anemic performance at all rpm's plus some coughing at constant throttle at +/- 50 mph. I'm thinking of changing my jets from 45 idle to 48 and from 175 main to 180. What do you think? Also, should I go from 1 3/4 turns out on my air/fuel screw to 2 full turns?

[@mobilegarage9312]

Going to inherit an old 99 1200 sporter, I was told the engine is intact but the front end is taken apart. Watching your videos makes me more comfortable taking in this new project

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Lots of parts on ebay, Thank you watching and your Sub Moble.. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@anthonyaquilina1122]

Mate!!! Sitting here in Perth , Western Australia watching your video is not only informative but truly enjoyable. Keep up your your instructional videos, you are a true craftsman.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jrdeckard3317]

Never owned a bike. Had I seen a video like this back when I was younger, I might have gotten a bike and learned to ride. Great job.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Never to late. Thank You for watching and your sub JR. . Ride Safe and have a great day

[@aaronfowler5477]

Hey bud, I really appreciate you taking the time to go over this carb for us. It really helped me figure out the issue with my kid’s 883. New subscriber here

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Aaron. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@lincolnhobartmiller]

Rocco You’re the man brother, saved me $300usd in servicing, I follow your vids and I’ve watched countless others but yours are the most informative and easiest to follow. Cheers from New Zealand 👍👍👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for all your Sub . Ride SafeAnd have a great day.

[@natashayoung1189]

Rocco, you ROCK! ❤ Wish you were here in Nashville to give me one on one with my Sportster. I've only been riding since Fall of 2019, which is when I purchased my very 1st Harley, 2005 Sportster 883 XL. She had about 31K miles then, I just hit 34K. Yesterday, she cut off on me, and I was able to coast to a safe spot. I saw an error code, but couldn't remember it 🤬. After I had come to a safe spot to stop, I turned her off, and was making phone calls to prepare for a tow, and decided to turn the ignition key, and she was ready to roll. Started her back up with no problem. Rode to a friend's home, that was about 10 minutes away. No issues. Sat there for about 30 minutes or so. Decided to ride home before dark, less than 25 minutes away, made it home. No issues. I ran through the diagnostic check, and there were no errors. Going to have her maintenanced (oil change, Air filter, spark plugs, etc) and checked over, to see what caused her to just cutoff like that. Appreciate your videos. It's my guide to understanding my bike when I speak with a mechanic and it not sound foreign to me AND not getting scammed

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. I would look at your vacuum line that comes off your petcock. Get old and collapse will cut off your fuel supply. That's why when you restart the bike it will start up because the hose now is functioning opening up the petcock Diaphragm to let Fuel into your system. Simple fix Thank you for watching and your sub.Natasha.Let me know how it works out Ride safe and have a great day

[@TheTwztdtwitch420]

Thanks for all the great information and encouraging words. It has given me the confidence to take on the task of wrenching on my 2000 Road King. Not only saving me money but giving me the know how to keep myself off the side of the road or to help others when in need. Thank again and have a good one.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Gohan. Let us know how. this works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@abevigoda4385]

Amazing. I’m learning everything on my own with my two sportsters. A 2002 1200 and a 1995 883xlh and they’re both givin me every problem in the world. Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help.Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub.Abe, Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Mike-uu1dl]

Rocco I bought a carb bike so I could actually do most DIY on it and you my friend have really helped out with my bike project. I would have never attempted a bunch of stuff without you Bro!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. They can be a lot of fun. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Mike. Ride safe and have a great day

[@davidday4443]

spitting hesitation and pipe blueing air and fuel gotta meet under optimal circumstances get it right its like a glance acros the dance floor you know its right thank you for sharing your solid knowledge

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support David. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

You've got the heart of a teacher! Love the video.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Scott. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.

[@apeanger]

i have been riding vstar 1100 and it's carburator freaking me out. harley's change my mind it seems so easy to maintain and clean. i hope someday i'll buy some carburated one hell of a harley ! thans for video.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes Yamaha Vistar Carburator's can be a pain in the but. Harleys are considerably easier. Thank you for your Sub Ufuk. any questions just ask. ride safe and have a great day

[@billmeloche4918]

I really love your video's...you have helped me gain more confidence - working on my 06 Sportster XL1200C....your knowledge is impressive!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your sub. Bill. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@betrolhead]

Rocco, you've been helping me wrench and maintain my sporty. thank you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank You for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@shaneknotts3323]

Best how to video I've watched on KZbin to date or anywhere for that matter.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Shane. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@stephengilfedder6152]

So far you have been by far the best videos I've found any where Thank You!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching it all your support Stephen. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@joshiles7675]

Brother, this was the best instructional video I could have asked for. My new air cleaner is otw, and I'm wanting to do as much of my own work to my 97 sporty as I can, and I'm sure I can tackle the rejetting now. Just subscribed Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Good luck with your new ride. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub.Josh. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@justsurf3328]

I have been watching Utube to learn how to work on my own bike most of this weekend. Need carburetor knowledge to do it myself right. Thanks for the video.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqGXnWCwl7aWr5I. take a look..Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Just Surf. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@duranimal61]

Dude, so cool to see that this re-jet is actually easier than I thought. Not going to have to spend a shit ton of money to do this job......$10.00 impact Screwdriver and bought the jets online for $10.00 on Amazon! You Rock Rocco!!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub.duranimal61. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@savagebikerx1357]

Great tutorial. Clear, understandable, perfect. Now i want a carb model over an efi. No tuner needed, thanks.

[@slimguy94]

Loving the sportster videos helped me with my brake fluid change yesterday and this is gonna help me when I put on new pipes in a few weeks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Great to hear! Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Rjay. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@mrjolly8680]

Nice watching someone who knows what their doing with a flair for the mechanical things in life. Plastic choke cables breaking if you look at them to long = subscribed. Thanks from England.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, They sure do. Thank you for watching and your Sub Mr Jolly, Safe and have a great day.

[@back_yard_bill]

Great video & good explanation of why you need to change the jets. Thanks.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and you sub Bill. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@michaeldunn9018]

I just bought my first Harley and this video was so helpful! Thank you sir!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Good luck with the new ride.Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Michael. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@rayreynolds6095]

Hey Rocco, you are the man.great videos you have taught me a lot. thank you and keep the videos comming!!!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Ray. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@billmeloche4918]

Thanks for all your videos and help!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure! Ride Safe and have a Great Day!

[@chrisfurlong9301]

Thanks for the great videos! My bike was converted to a 1200 and it looks like they left the stock 883 jets in! This explains why I have to baby the throttle and it really doesn't like to run wide open. Jet kit on the way!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Follow the video and I think you should get some positive response. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching it all your support Chris. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Rider_2013_]

Great info! I feel confident being able to heck my jetting and adjust as needed now. Thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Don. Ride Safe and have a great day

[@boomerguy9935]

The screws are Japanese which means they aren't actually Phillips head, they are JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) head which is better than Phillips. If you compare the two heads side-by-side, you will see a tiny "x" inside the "+" with a deeper hole for a better bite with a JIS screwdriver or bit. If you force a Phillips head into this too hard, you will strip the head. (Ask me how I know.) My Mazda Miata had these screws everywhere in the body and the engine. You can get the JIS screwdrivers on Amazon, eBay or anywhere for just a few bucks. They work much better than an impact driver. I'm not criticizing because I think these videos are excellent; just offering info which helped me a bunch. I learned the hard way.

[@chrisgray206]

Amazing guys he knows his bikes well worth watching and following. Thank you top guy

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching. And all your support Chris. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@randallissimo]

I am going thru your videos, I love how you do them. I'm going thru a 1995 XLH, and these are so very helpful.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask thank you for watching and your sub Randal. Ride safe and have a great day

[@billmeloche4918]

Update...changed the Main jet from 185 to 190 with the 45 pilot - went to 2 3/4 turns a/f screw. This really smoothed out the throttle...Thanks again Bill M

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for update and your sub Bill. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@watchmangsd]

Lots of detail, but very well explained. Thanks!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad it was helpful! Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@jerseyboy1254]

Thanks Rocco! You maybe in FL, But sound like a east coast northerner like me, NJ!!! BADA BING

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes I am...NY NY. Thank you for your Sub Frank. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@jerseyboy1254]

Two Wheel Rocco I will ask, I’ll try to make it short, I’m sure that u have a video for my Very intermittent issue ! ‘’06 HD 1200 XL C; 6100 miles. Runs great, but at stops, stop songs lights, traffic ECT! She’ll burp, fart, miss Start to stall, engine light comes on, I work the throttle to keep it alive! Get to next STOP all is fun; very intermittent! New petcock n filter, vacuum line new, map sensor working! Watched your other carb video the other day, removed carb took it apart the low end, no junk in bowl or jets, which I removed and sprayed plenty of carb spray- gumout! Took out air mixture screw cleaned ! Set it at 1 3/4 turns. Same issue; intermittent. Went to HD yesterday new accelerator pump, spring and those mini O rings! Road tested Same thing! I’m stubborn and determined WTF

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Try raising your idle a little. When a motor will not idle on deceleration usually there's an air issue and that's why she stalls, the air gas mixture is lean. Spray some carb cleaner around your intake and vacuum lines around your carb and see if the idle raises if it does you are sucking air around that area. Hope this helps.

[@jerseyboy1254]

Two Wheel Rocco Ok, I’m playing with the idle, bought a cost effective tach to see be ck mark/reference point. 2 weeks ago I changed both intake gaskets, rear cylinder had a vacuum leak, carb to intake seal is also new. Been spraying carb-cleaner around above incase I didn’t seal intake to heads properly, checked tightness of the intake bolts when I pulled carb the other day. What didn’t due; was check was number on main jet and air fuel jet, saw u today and said dang had them out! I will do that see what numbers they are! I’ll do as u advise! Stay tuned! Tinker

[@jerseyboy1254]

Two Wheel Rocco sorry about typos n grammar it’s a Jersey thing LOL

[@griffingard6812]

Thanks so much for the video, helps a noob like me. I also watched your cv adjust video, really appreciate the time you put into explaining things. Cheers man.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Griffin.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@bryanhershey29]

Excellent info and instructional video. I know what I need to do now, and feel confident doing it if I have to. Might just put the stock backing back on lol!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and you sub Bryan. Ride Safe and have a great day

[@M1dnightblazer]

Excellent video Rocco! Finally got the carb issues handled on my Evo!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub B W Moose. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@M1dnightblazer]

@@TwoWheelRocco Rocco what jets would u recommend for an Evo dyna with slip on pipes intake is stock I think. Previous owner said it's stage 1. It has 44 160 in it but spits at you down low with light throttle

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would try 45 Idle 180 main jet. One and three-quarter turns out on the air fuel screw. Test ride and let us know how that works out.

[@M1dnightblazer]

@@TwoWheelRocco well all I can say is WOW! Fixed all the stumbling and spitting,even felt like it picked up some power. Thank you so much Rocco!🤘🤘

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure my friend. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@twistedyou9715]

Thanks pal, exactly the video I needed for my XL. Keep up the good work!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank You for your Sub Twisted. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@arthurleino]

I liked this video. Good teacher. Although I am old and ride a 1983 FXWG, I subbed.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Art. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@saltybeardfishing2554]

Thank you Rocco for sharing the knowledge clear and concise, answered so many questions I had!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure! Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Support...

[@mykidsvid]

that was an outstanding video, thanks for being so thorough .

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad you enjoyed it! Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching on your support deadbeat. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@DHLUCKYMAN]

Subscribed love these videos . Straight forward no BS ...need to re jet my SnS carb.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Steve. Ride safe and have a Great day.

[@shanesookhoo8936]

I seem to have the exact same issue, I just bought a 02' xlh 883 used bike with screaming eagle pipes and upgraded intake...thanks for the tips.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Shane. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@billmeloche4918]

Hello Rocco, just wanted to say...Can't thank you enough for all your advice and assistance Kept playing with A/F screw...at 3 1/4 turns - the lurching has stopped at steady throttle...I should of kept the 48 Pilot jet in lol All's well :) Thanks again! Bill M 06 Sportster XL1200C

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear all went well. Test and tune. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Bill. Ride safe and have a great day

[@geraldfrasure9849]

I like the way you explain it Rocco good job , 30 years in the saddle riding or more . Probably more lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Gerald. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@freyatilly]

So good instructions, method and info. Great video. Thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. FTF. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@jmead6121]

Thanks Rocco uR The best ..I just re jetted my 2000 HD Sportster 1200 Last nite & to my Surprise stock jets were an 42 & 170 ..I upped it to an 48 & 190 ..its not back together yet but hopefully soon & just Hope she runs better with Hi glow air filter & st Short Shots duel exhausts ..Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Let us know how it works out. And three washes under the needle get rid of that flat spot off Idle. I'll send you that video. Thank you for watching and all your support JM ride safe and have a great day. Take a look at this take your bike for a test ride with those adjustments and then sometimes the off idle gets a little stumble. Try this I'll send the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWK7dWOefdmqedksi=TePMp-4xiYi1XmEA

[@daniellshine7971]

Another great informative video . Thanks Rocco !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

How you doing Dan? Hope all is well. Ride Safe And have a great day.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

A more free-flowing airbox air filter and better pipes the engine will run leaner, yup I learned that from ThunderBay cycles in Tampa FL. They do GREAT work.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I agree. Thank you for watching and your support Ray. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Gronzzz]

Great video! wish I'd of have seen this video back when I had my Sportster. 96 fat boy now that I plan on doing a lot more wrenching on myself. subscribed

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub sgrons689. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@eguyntx1812]

Excellent video as always. luv your videos especially the sportsters cause I have one and they've helped a lot thanx!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@denniskirby4727]

This guy knows what he's talking about. Pay attention

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your kind words. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@michaelsmith-kr9wo]

This guy is the best! He speaks language I can understand, if tou know what I mean.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Michael. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@thechroniclesofzoobiemcdoo3671]

Thanks for the video. I'm going to be rejetting my 883 soon.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@thechroniclesofzoobiemcdoo3671]

@@TwoWheelRocco I definitely will. Your videos have popped up multiple times while I have been fixing up this bike. Unfortunately I have a lot more to do now after a dog ran out in front of me on the highway. I have to replace the exhaust and air box so I figured I might as well upgrade to performance parts with the insurance money. I've been joking with people that it will be better then before and it only cost a knee instead of an arm and a leg. Lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Any questions just ask. Thank you for your support. Let us know how it works out.

[@thechroniclesofzoobiemcdoo3671]

@@TwoWheelRocco I got it done. Even before putting the new exhaust on there was a huge difference. It sounds like a completely different bike now.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear all went well. Thank you for your Support. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@Chris-0113]

Great video, brother. Thanks so much for posting! Be safe

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank You for watching and your sub Chris. . Ride Safe and have a great day

[@haroldwiser2641]

Really enjoy your videos Rocco, keep them coming! 👍 Would like to have heard the spitting before the change.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Sorry about that, But you will know it when your bike does it. Thank you for your Support. Any questions just ask.

[@youtubesuxgotorumble]

i have the same bike. you just solved my issues with it. thank you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad I could help. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

impact driver, I had to get 1 to remove 1 screw from my S&S filter on a shorty carb. yup that XLH 1200 has a great carb. Nice job! sounds throatier.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for watching it all your support Ray. Great safe and have a great day.

[@nelsonmartel4495]

Straight to the point, clear and clean 👌

[@ronnieaddison1983]

Really enjoy your videos good teacher very professional

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Ronnie. let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@derekbenoit10]

Great videos my friend. Take your time and explain everything. 👍🏾

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Derek. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@bigchungus2493]

How do I know what sized jets to put in a carb? Or rather how to tell what is running right, not to lean or rich.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

What bike, year, air filter and pipe?

[@bigchungus2493]

@@TwoWheelRocco 1998 sportster 1200, slip on screaming eagles and a arlen ness big sucker intake. Is there a chart or way to figure it out for other mods to other bikes?

[@Ray_Conda]

Hey Rocco Just wanted to say thanks for these amazing videos. I'm not mechanically inclined, but I watched the video where you replaced the choke on the sportster and I got that done with your help. Before I replaced the choke, my 2005 sportster was spitting and hesitating, and has the same air box as this one with aftermarket pipes. I'm going to follow these steps to see if I need to change my pilot and main because I'm guessing they are stock just like you found on this one. Thanks again!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Ramon. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@allencovert5104]

I love the videos My question is I put a big sucker air cleaner on my 06 Harley Davidson 1200 sportster I have a 185 & 45 in it takes a little bit to warm it will spit a cough.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

That is what this video is about. Try a 48 pilot and let us know how this works out. Thank you for your Sub Allen. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@allencovert5104]

@@TwoWheelRocco ok thanks

[@evandommel9014]

Hey, very helpful video! I just bought a 03 883 and the guy said it had a 1200 kit in it. it runs like junk and won't idle or even rev. when I try to give it throttle, some compressed gas comes out of the carb, and it spits out the carb. I took the carb off today, and it was 3 and 1/4 turns out. Any recommendations? What jets should I buy it its truly a 1200 kit? thanks!

[@evandommel9014]

it also has the same air box as yours but is basically straight piped

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would start with 42 pilot 175 or 180 Main. 1 3/4 turns out on the air/gas screw. That's where I would start. Thank you for watching and your sub Evan. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know what jets were in your Sportster.

[@evandommel9014]

@@TwoWheelRocco hey thank you! I just found out that they’re 48 and 170 jets

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@evandommel9014 48 is a little big and will create problems should be no more than a 45. Start with a 42 to 175 180 and the one and three-quarter turns out on the Air gas and let us know how that works. Three washes under slide needles doesn't hurt either. Take a look at this video on slide needle adj...kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWK7dWOefdmqedk.

[@brentcampbell669]

Had the same problem! Thanks Rocco great video! 👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Brent. Rock on....Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@daniellshine7971]

Thanks Roc for info to get everything in sync !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any Questions just ask. Thank you for your Support my good Friend Dan..Ride Safe and have a Great Day.

[@DustinWoloschuk]

Hey Rocco. i discovered you a cpl months ago when I bought my 1st ever Harley. An 06 Sportster 1200 custom with V&H Short shots and a custom high flow breather... that is spitting, chugging aaaaaand hesitating. Once I pull it out of storage in the spring I will be applying this fix. Thanks for the help... if I have any questions I'll be sure to ask. Ride safe!!! haha

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask thank you for watching and you sub Dustin, Ride safe and have a great day.

[@raybrensike42]

I was having jetting woes on a Sportster I just bought. Turned out to be the VOES. Bad Voes and you get jetting woes. Can't be jetted until the Voes is replaced, if bad. Now that it's running relatively good, I'm going to try a #48 and a 185 as done here. If I can get it, I would like to have no popping on deceleration, even.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Try manipulating the slide needle I'll send you a video on that.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWK7dWOefdmqedksi=Ho9EoUdL3y6fQFew.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

read up. .www.wildwestcycle.com/f_voes.html.

[@GustavoAlmeida-xb7jo]

Great video! I changed everything, but the gas still not going through the needle. What to do?

[@GustavoAlmeida-xb7jo]

Up

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. You have to take apart that accelerator pump thoroughly clean and I'll send a video where I'm removing that brass needle and cleaning that and double checking every day. Thank you for watching and all your support Gustavo. Hope this helps Ride safe and have a great day. Take a look at this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHbZpXitlNmqhrMsi=C9Ibgytaal2i1R1q.

[@MrMadenuff]

Nice presentation Rocco I have the exact same issue.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support MrMadenuff. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Alpha-move]

This guy's accent did it for me.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Alpha . Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@asmototripz6165]

Definitely earned a new subscriber….explained well

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Hillbilly-im8ce]

Just found your video does. Man I appreciate you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support hillbilly. Ride safe and have a great day. Got to love those sports.

[@nickruopoli8720]

Rocco I replaced the idle mixture with an after market easyadjust screw, and the carb started poppin : I removed it and put the old one back, Still ain't running right . could the seat be damaged and if so whats the verdict . Thanks Roc.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Remove and replace the air fuel O-ring. With a new one. Sounds like it was damaged. Little rubber washer is small. Easy to lose easy to drop . Just be conscious of it and you should be all right let us know how it works out.

[@nickruopoli8720]

Thankyou rocco, but its a new O ring, could that after market idle adjust have widened the seat ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@nickruopoli8720 I don't think so Nick. Did the old O-ring and washer come out when you removed the original one. I would take a look at some of your vacuum lines maybe you disrupted or cracked. Compare the two ends to see that they were the same. Take a close look because it appears that it's not seating properly if all your hoses are intact. Let us know how it works out.

[@nickruopoli8720]

Rocco, I backed fuel/mix screw out, and had a hell of a time pulling the washer out ; it looks like it off round so the screw could only seat up to that point ; can't figure how that happened, anyway ordered new set up. i'll let you know what happens.@@TwoWheelRocco

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@nickruopoli8720 sounds like you got this Nick, let us know how it works out.

[@robertcombs8520]

Thanks for the video! You wouldn't happen to know where to get a set of those OEM breather screws would you? I've got a 05 XL1200C and I'm getting ready to do some carb work. Just want to have back up breather screws in case one strips. They seem to be in there pretty good.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Use the right deep socket and remove the O-ring if one is in place and you should have no problem with a half inch ratchet. Hope this helps. Ebay www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311&_nkw=sportster+breather+bolts&_sacat=0. Deep socket and remove o-ring if there is on the end of breather bolts. Thank you for watching and your Sub Rob. Any questions just ask. Let us know how this works out.

[@robertcombs8520]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks!

[@robertcombs8520]

@@TwoWheelRocco I have upgraded pipes on mine and a K&N high performance air filter. the air filter fit the OEM system. do you think that the pilot jet it affected by that? or just maybe an adjustment on the air fuel mixture screw?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@robertcombs8520 what Pipe?

[@robertcombs8520]

@@TwoWheelRocco They are not marked. Look like Cycle Shack Drag Pipes

[@gabrielrodriguez294]

Great videos thank you. If I go back to my stock pipes, do I have to go back to stock jets?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes you do. Thank you for Sub Gabriel. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day

[@gabrielrodriguez294]

@@TwoWheelRocco thank you sir. 👍🏽

[@miguelsalami]

Need your advice. Bought a new throttle control for my panhead my old one has a nylon sleeve the new one is metal. Should I use some grease on the handlebar so new throttle isn't metal on steel? Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would use some grease just to dampen any vibration. Thank you for watching and yourself Miguel. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@miguelsalami]

@@TwoWheelRocco Perfect Thanks & Ride Safe brother💙

[@popryder3369]

I like all i seen here. Thank you , Rocco

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support popryder.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ryanamey5024]

Where do you purchase jets? How do I know the jets will fit my 03 883 carb? Are jets universal?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

They are not universal. But this should help you Ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/Carbruetor-Carb-Main-Pilot-Jet-for-Harley-Davidson-CV-40-XLH883-XLH1200/353154416896?fits=Make%3AHarley-Davidson&hash=item5239a4c100:g:0qAAAOSwnJJfIkMp. Hope this helps, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Ryan. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@vernon8337]

Rocco thanks on the info for needle shimming, I'll give it a shot and see how the Idle turns out, I still want to know how your Sportster turned out, and if you stuck with the #48 jet !! Your my #1 Harley Sportster info U-TUBE Guy to go to to get help with my Sportster, Rocco Thanks for all your help, it's keep my Sportster running Great !! Thanks !!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

48 Pilet. 185 Main. two turns out A/G screw. Seam to work well. 3 washer under needle. Let us know what worked for you. Thank you for all your Support.

[@rickbell8197]

nice job - you make it look easy

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Rick. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@vincentt6416]

Where do you get the jets?? I can only find rejets for S&S carbs. Or will those jets work on the stock carb?? If so, still where do you get them??

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help thank you for watching Vincent. I buy my jets on eBay, take a look. www.ebay.com/itm/Carbruetor-Carb-Main-Pilot-Jet-for-Harley-Davidson-CV-40-XLH883-XLH1200/353154416896?fits=Make%3AHarley-Davidson&hash=item5239a4c100:g:0qAAAOSwnJJfIkMp. Hope this help, Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@vincentt6416]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks man. I ended up finding them on Dennis Kirk. Ordered a bunch of different sizes. For 3 bucks a piece you can’t beat it. I have Vance and Hines short shots with an Arlen Ness bug sucker air cleaner on a 04 1200c. Once I get the jets in there I’ll let you know what the perfect ratio for this set up is. Thanks for all the help and the great videos.

[@CK-ck8zy]

Hey Rocco. Thanks for all the help you have no idea about. I’m looking at resetting my 99 sportster 883 hugger. Any advice on sizing? I’m running an Arlen ness monster sucker and chopped OG original exhaust recently wrapped.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

With that set up all you can do is test and tune. Could be frustrating, let us know how it works out and thank you for watching.

[@CK-ck8zy]

Two Wheel Rocco thank you! They were running a 45/160. So, I’m at least going to start with 170 and go from there.