How To Harley Sportster Carburetor Slide Needle Adjustment.

[@alanatkins8349]

I spent £1.50 on a packet of small washers to do this mod with and what a difference it has made. Feels like a new bike. If you only do one mod to your bike make sure it's this one. Thanks Rocco keep these videos coming.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I know it make a Big difference, Happy to Help, Thank you for your Sub and your comment Alan . Ride Safe and have a great day

[@GarethBell-wh4of]

Could you send me a link as I can only find quality of 50 and only need three or could you give me the dimensions thanks

[@spokedtoosoon]

This sorted my problem out! Turns out when I looked at the needle the previous owner already had put an E clip on the 3rd notch, and then a small washer, and then a really big thick washer that was the equivalent of 3 thin washers. I took all the washers off, left the clip on the 3rd notch and now it's cruises at 30mph in 3rd way better. Thanks so much for this video Rocco, really helped me out. Will be telling all my sportster riding friends to watch this and subscribe.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy all went well.. Thank you for watching and all your support Drinkster.. Ride safe and have a great day

[@THEEnfantTerrible]

I bet that fixes me up! Thank you for the link, sir. You’re an excellent ambassador for all of us out hear learning our sporties.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day. Thank you for watching Michael.

[@dv95678]

Thank you. My ‘04 883XL Sportster has been sitting for a couple of years. I just got it to run with the choke 3/4’s of the way out - anything more or less and it dies. Plus it has a low idle. Your vids are exactly what I needed for the next step after changing oil & plugs: next - fine tuning! Thanks again!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I will send a video on how to clean the carburetor. Your idle jet is clogged and that's why it Has to run on half choke. Clean the idle jet and this will run perfect. don't worry about the oil and the spark plugs clean idle jet. Ride it, let it go throw a few heat cycle and then change the oil. If it sat for any amount of time you'll have oil inside to dry sump of your motor. Run it, then change your oil, it will take a day or two of riding. To get all the oil back into the can. Sportsters oil like to be halfway on the oil dipstick. Check and clean air filter. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. Ride safe and have a great day. Take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqGXnWCwl7aWr5I

[@dv95678]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks for the heads up, Rocco. I added a Lucas carb cleaner to the fuel that I thought would clean the jets, but I’ll look for your vid and follow it to clean the idle jet right. I was able to get the bike to idle for 10-mins last night. Appreciate you, brother!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

This is it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqGXnWCwl7aWr5I. Let us know how this works out. Dump the fuel in the gas tank it's probably bad anyway. How long did the bike sit?

[@michaelpasiuk9332]

I really enjoy your videos. By chance I was searching for Harley tune up videos and come across your channel. Great great job explaining how everything works and covering the theory on all the different systems. Keep up the amazing job Rocco!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@Bushradical]

Hey Rocco! I have a 1999 sportster that I want to keep the stock pipe and breather on.....could I still shim the needle with the intake and exhaust stock? I also have jets to throw in if that would help too. The bike runs good but I feel it's got more to give.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would not full around with the Jets. But two washers or three under the slide needle and see how it runs. Let us know how it works out. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching in your sub Bushradical. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@EhxFiSh]

About to do this to my 1200 after work. Been having problems with dialing in my carb, but recently I got close to a good setting just need a fine tune. Thanks for the videos, watched a fair amount of them while fixing and tuning my carb.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@waynebridgham84]

Great video Rocco! I sold my project bike for a PROFIT! I couldn’t have made my way through it without your videos and responses to my emails. You’re the man! Keep up the content sir

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Nice work! Happy to Help, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@alexdelgado6145]

Hello my brother, on that 2005 sportster 883xl. Made your suggested OEM carburetor adjustments for the K&N air filter and 2" shorty drag pipes. Worked marvelous- nailed it. I tip my hat Sir thank you! That's how I like it. Went in the carburetor 1 time and done," My friend rode away happy as a clam

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. So nice to read all is well. Thank you for watching and your Sub Alex. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@novarocker247]

I was proactively gifted a 1200 that didn’t run. I’m not a Harley guy In fact I thought they were kinda of lame due to the following honestly. But I have to say. I love it. It’s simple. Easy to work on. Sounds great. Parts easy to find.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Welcome to the sport. I agree great hobby and lots of fun. Thank you for watching and your sub Korence. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@paulwalker7202]

Rocco you are the best! I did this on my 2005 xl1200 stage 1. I have v&h slip ons and a k&n a/c. 3 washers, a 48 idle jet and a 185 main. it runs like a scalded ape! much appreciation for this channel and all you help!

[@paulwalker7202]

@PNW_Cannabis_Farmer the washers will make it come off idle richer. it isn't hard and doesn't take long to do, try 2 and ride it for a while to see the affect. go to three or back to 1. ride it in between. I would say at least 50 miles unless you notice an immediate change. pull the plugs and see how they look

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy, all worked out. Thank you for watching and all your support Paul. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@johnmullen1955]

thought I would let you know that I finally got my Sporster going. I stripped the carb but found nothing blocked or dirty. The fuel that was in the float chamber was a dark brown in colour not even any sediment .My wife said why not put some fresh fuel in and I did and guess what it fired right away. the moral of the story is if your bike has stood for any length of time and is not starting try draining ALL fuel from tank and carburreter it worked great for me if only I had thought of it.I think you could drain carb by unscrewing the drain screw one turn located at rear of carb not a great place but at least you would get new fuel to where it is needed.British Petroleum reckon petrol that the lighter elements of the fuel evaporate within months even in a fuel tank something I did not know.Thanks again for your instructional videos and advice. Ride safe you know it makes sense from Accrington Lancashire.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to read all went well. Thank you for watching and your sub John. Ride safe and have a great day. PS thank you for your update.

[@justsurf3328]

I subscribed today while I was watching you change things on this carburetor. Good videos for me to watch. Thanks again.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@johnmullen1955]

Iam having trouble getting my 2000 sporster to fire up . It has stood for ten years . I have new fully charged battery plugs spark ok but it doesnt even cough or offer to fire after a few cranks over the plugs are both soaked in fuel.I have converted the vacuum petcock to a simple on off reserve. I have been riding bikes for fifty years but am a relative newcomer to Harleys. this problem has got me going crazy. Can you recommend a good sparkplug. Also how much cranking does it typically take to start a sporster ,mine was never good especially if it had stood for a while. When warm it would start instantly it has got me beat

[@TwoWheelRocco]

10 years is a long time, that's the last time this bike has is started. I would start with cleaning the carburetor. I will send the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqGXnWCwl7aWr5I. Thank you for watching and your sub John. Any questions just ask and let us know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@williamtilley9296]

Great videos showing you how things work and make your bike better thanks roco,

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@scottpongratz5066]

Hey Rocco, I’m having an issue with back firing and missing when throttling up. I get an error on my 06 sportster 1200 the error is p0374 Crank shaft sensor. Do you recommend replacing it? Do you have a video on that? Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would replace it. Hope this helps. sportster crank sensor install. Let us know how this works out. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Scott. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@brianhaygood2644]

on the air fuel mixture screw does the Oring and washer go on the bottom of spring or top i have seen it both ways witch is the correct way thank you sir

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, this is if the screw is in your hand, it goes Spring washer, and then O-ring the washer seats the O-ring inside the carburetor the hole. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Brian. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@novarocker247]

Maybe I missed it but what will prompt you to adjust the needle. You adjust all the jets first. Runs good. What makes you think, “I’ll adjust the needle? I have the c-clip one and there are shims also available on mine. I will say I did notice it sounded lean to me and so I very slightly honed the main jet out but come to find out it’s normal and I thought something must be wrong, so I feel better and that it probably needs bigger jets.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Transition from Idle to off idle. is not smooth when driving out. I noticed three washers help. You have the clip on your needle so you could adjust it that way and you don't need washes, Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@novarocker247]

@@TwoWheelRocco mine feels almost like it runs better choked for a while, understandably because it’s cold. Once warm it will stutter a touch at about 1/4 throttle around 30mph maybe once the primary jets kick in. I assume it’s lean all over because I think it has stock jets when I looked, 45 and a 155 maybe, and it has drag pipes and a K&N intake. I lifted the needle and honed the main jet a touch and it runs where I need to go. Just want to clean her up. I am going to rejet it once the jets come it and get back to you. It definitely is a nice sounding bike that is easy to ride and quite quick. I think I’m hooked.

[@novarocker247]

Btw, I love your videos. Seem like you’re a guy I’d like to wrench with.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@novarocker247 I usually run 45 idle one 180 or185 Main and three washes on the needle. 1 3/4 on the air fuel. And that's the sweet spot I find on XL 1200s test and tune let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching I'm a send you a video. Take a look and tell me what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZvMqZWaZsinp7s. Ride Safe and have a Great Day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank You,

[@shawnreim2191]

Great video! How many thousandths of an inch or MM are each of the washers you installed under the needle? Not all manufactures create the same thickness washer.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would say a 32 thick. Thank you for watching and your support Shawn. Ride safe and have a great day. I'll send you a link on eBay for those washers. www.ebay.com/itm/291994473665?hash=item43fc3a14c1:g:9foAAOSwjDZYcZKD&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8JVT0x8h8xiC9sokeZDptOk3GulabMJ5HxzxJQuC3vYDPkGd%2F8GK4HWXGugZFPZ41MbhmTd7rVkoiMMV9gHtJ15Ix4Xx6uZsiDEB%2FvHXtiLCJe6M613jJbdqlNpRLByizRMEx%2FZZ2aSK3Eq9PB1p8FKzyXhCXn2z1CQQTsLgz29JxFECmbvq%2FMvO1V6PWz8pwlWHmc3dH61AknRL%2Fy%2FurapWTFoXBvp3cUEOW76K%2Bkg%2FqVWWuxV4hQPUKYS6TrHYTl8ekZ6xx0r9VeYgnxsWccNmY6ox%2FWaiQy9zUmxjbisfQqSDROGIP7DVLuzLjK1DEg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7KPqtjIYQ. If you search around, you can find them in packs of 4 or 8pc.

[@BrendenKurtz]

Rocco, i have a 2000 XL883C..... you're videos have really helped me to get this bike running great... can you share a link for these washers please?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I will send you a link through eBay. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and all your support Brendan ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/itm/382517078367. www.ebay.com/itm/185107057049

[@BrendenKurtz]

@@TwoWheelRocco I may have missed if this was only fo2 1200s? I tried 4 washers, then 3 on my 883 and she doesn't seem to like it vs using no washers at all... have you experienced this before? i seem to be creating a "sputter" around 2400-2600 rpms. I've dialed in my fuel/air ratio to 1 & 3/4 turns out and it sounds great and hauls as well on the top end of throttle but I can't shake out this new sputter. was thinking about removing them again and starting without any washers to see if the sputter remains... any thoughts?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Could it be possible you have the washers in the wrong spot? It needs to lift the needle up so that means those washes will be at the bottom. placed back in and then the spring. Has to make a difference you say no difference. Just think about that you move the needle three washers up and there's no mid range differenc, that will affect off idle a bit bit. Take a look. And let us know. Thank you for the update.

[@BrendenKurtz]

@@TwoWheelRocco yes sir! I will double check my placement and reset. Thank you man always appreciate your help & knowledge!

[@BrendenKurtz]

I bit as liked the larger jets and 3 washers and I am running awesome! Thank you for all of your videos!

[@michaelfarrell6990]

Is possible to remove the carburetor top by just removing the gas tank mount bolt nearest the seat and lift the gas tank up and support it by a block of wood? It seems like this process could work and save a lot of time. Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask you can go about it many different ways, gas tank or just tilt the carburetor after you remove your hardware and take it from the top that simple. Thank you for watching and all your support Michael. Ride safe and have a great day. Three washes as well I like. Let us know how it works out.

[@michaelfarrell6990]

I was able to purchase #4 brass washers from Amazon for$4.86 , 100 ea. They are similar in size to the 1mmX5mm/7mm washers. I added 4 washers and it cured both my carburetor and exhaust backfiring problems. My bike is now running great! Thanks for your help!

[@eugenebocchino5101]

MINE IS A SCREAMING EAGLE NEEDLE SET IN 3 SLOT BUT THERE ARE 3 WASHERS PUT ON TOP OF NEEDLE???

[@TwoWheelRocco]

They work fine adjust the slot and if you need more, put a washer under that seat clip on your needle and that will raise the needle more. Thank you for watching and all your support Eugen. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@JimMc-o2p]

Rocco your the man a life saver from 🇬🇧…..

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@ChadHeisler-dz7gf]

I have a 2000 1200C. I am putting in a 1250 big bore kit, do I have to change the intake as well? I'm keeping the stock carb, but changing the air cleaner and the pipes

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Yes you could use the same intake. Let us know how everything works out. Thank you for watching. And all your support Chad. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ChadHeisler-dz7gf]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you so much for the fast reply!!! Ride safe!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure..

[@davidleehill11]

Hello Rocco, I have a 06 Sportster XL1200 it has a little over 1,400 miles on it now it had 1,200 when i bought it. The bike had been in a warehouse sitting for about 1 year. I put new fuel in it several times now. Runs great but I'm getting a spit/pop from carb sometimes from idle to mid acceleration from carb. I ordered a CV kit online. Any input from you on this problem would be highly appreciated...I did try air fuel mix...was out 3 1/4 ...I put it at 1 3/4 out...still the same...lean popping? Thanks I'll await your answer.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would look at your Petcock for a vacuum leak. Video on petcock test.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfSaoRvaLR9jqs. Try that and let us know how this works out. Thank you for your Sub David. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@TexasREGuy]

Rocco i took apart the carb and cleaned the accelerator pump and orifices cos pump wasnt spraying gas. I then put it back together but still getting carburetor pops/farts. I checked for intake manifold leaks with carb cleaner but there seems to be none. I just cleaned and reused the old diaphragm for the accelerator pump. Now i am thinking either the spray isnt enough or maybe i should do this so to make it less lean to get rid of the carb pops? It idles fine only when giving some throttle this happens. Please advise, thank you. Mine is a 86 sportster 883 where someone installed a cv carb somewhere down the line and it doesnt have the butterfly carburetor

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. When you twist the throttle and look at the throat of the carburetor, is it spraying from your accelerator pump pin? If so, then try the washers under the needle. What jets are you running in that carb? Let us know how it works out. Thank you for all your support. Texas iron. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@TexasREGuy]

@@TwoWheelRocco yes it was not spraying previously. So i took the bowl and pump out and needle and cleaned all the passage ways per your other video. I reused the diaphragm as it did not look torn and just dirty. It sprays fine now when i give throttle and much less carb pops than before where it was super lean and stalled on me at stop light resulting in dropping my bike. I want to add the 3 shims as you suggested and bring needle to hardware shop. What size thickness of each washer should I get? I am assuming the outer diameter is fine as long not too big where it wont sit on the circular area the needle goes on to. Just want to make sure i get the thickness correct for the three washers.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help they are like a 32 but like I said, if you get a 16th just put two and see how it rides put three and take a test drive you'll know and you will feel the difference. I don't think there's any more radio shacks around or any kind of electrical place that sells those small washes I will sent you the eBay ad I'll take a look.www.ebay.com/itm/291994473665?hash=item43fc3a14c1:g:9foAAOSwjDZYcZKD&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Bgn0CFr0eFkJbftDgP5ukz4tcAzwiuyyIQ9mrNlbPhK3crdT5N%2FQ9upPnKxxJ02jm2QYIIC1685TSWB9qNcXisRakdVc4nUUTT7IINr%2FEL9BCu4m5PSRVvHC1%2B2%2FxxGgZNHUnHIKGIMGNNY9f0uM9pyPt%2BFuW%2Fyj0BJWwLhQL0OVPb3Tr6gofjbDRCv7AOqUcDJXd4x7w0bfJS2cVvRrV2dqd%2FfBaRGkYBOXlY0C8Xlw3qGVCXqaoP3dIo9MMR8VuS3iGp2Jt1nHrkLPobPckY%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8y6pb6JYw

[@TwoWheelRocco]

www.ebay.com/itm/185107057049?hash=item2b193d8999:g:7PwAAOSwBSdlZ3TM&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Gj7EOHlxDdzi9dVVVoPbidTiLD%2FULa6X%2B7E%2BSn2cwGhGTUfQztj0lRxPrC%2FRLhnqbWZTW8JjhOA3AIygaSnezajjHnYAVifOGhjcAe4BQQjYPk84V1p%2BGfxxe0ee5DUNZVfztTbr6v8nU0GWs8x2VmmYxYLgD%2FWZvd9AtY3a50iYtLkFABJKje5bLx3Ms7EkbhnJUUU%2FtcaFI82Zazcy%2FsBr3UZ7o9KzOh2BT1slFrqJsBLRfHnzoshe6fGjJnTEpG5I3Wyafvl7PeKZ99YBRQ%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR866pb6JYw.

[@TexasREGuy]

Thank you, appreciate it. I will try the washers and let you know how it went.

[@sammydio1472]

Please tell me that that takes place for the air fuel the one that’s underneath the brass fitting that she said to drill out and pull it out with the screw. This carburetor doesn’t have one of those plugged up adjustment because I drove that out and there was nothing behind it

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. If you could please send a picture of that, Look close there's a screw. to the [e-mail]. There has to be an air fuel screw in the back by the intake of your carburetor. It would leak fuel if not. Thank you for watching and your sub Sammy. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@sammydio1472]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks for all your help I watched a few other videos and it was plugged up with an aluminum plug. So I drilled it out and there it was I bought a rebuilding kit and it came with an extension for that so that I could adjust it with my fingers it also came with the extension for my idle screw so that I could adjust that with my fingers and it made it so easy to fine tune and the bike is running so great it’s never ran this good before. Oh and I also put a filter on the fuel line I think that was where the problems all started the bike sat for a while

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@sammydio1472 Always service the Petcock screen. Every 10,000 miles. That is your filter, $10 part, You're right that's where it all starts. Bad screen. Thank you for watching. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@yoso585]

Rocco! What effect would 45* vs 75 degree weather have on a warmed up bike with a big breather if any? Thank you sir!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Not much, what is optimal weather for any bike to run.

[@boomerguy9935]

My 2005 XL883 runs perfectly in warm weather. In cold weather, it takes forever to warm up and also "spits" a little on take off. It idles smoothly but I wonder if adding the washers would help this. The carb is in perfect condition and clean inside because I vent the crankcase to the atmosphere - which also lowers the air temperature going into the intake, possibly increasing the problem. What are your thoughts? By the way, I recently changed the spark plugs and they looked perfect, not too lean or too rich.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

If it's running great with a little spinning don't look for a problems. You could always do the washer under the needle and see what it does for you. Easy enough. Let us know how that works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@boomerguy9935]

@@TwoWheelRocco I was hoping you would say that. I always like to do the minimal jobs first: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." approach. I'll start with the three washers, then if it's too rich I can go to two washers. I don't want to re-jet anything yet because in warm and hot weather, it runs perfectly. Thanks for the quick reply and keep up the great videos!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@boomerguy9935 I agree, sounds like your bike rolls out and idles fine.The washers will up the lower end fuel curve, which most riders like. Let us know how it works out. Have a great day

[@adamwillick6878]

Any idea of the actual thickness of those washers ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. 1/32, I bought them on eBay. I'll send you the link for the washers. Thank you for watching and all your support Adam. Ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/itm/291994473665?hash=item43fc3a14c1:g:9foAAOSwjDZYcZKD&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8PsAvF6FOylpepYNpH0Mz9CQC4u4z01m0llM9zFx4u%2F6vEXsGUE5r2o97jWOr9gOChfgzTSI8lUERMKVlA4BUngF%2BGuU93yWw%2F6V6RgA8S6VJyTWYRAd9mYuGSNPYSTndQO9ZZhBfIXL1FZlHAPoZSbln6XtaGgNCpscWDW62zLsrPhG6aFoMJfp7CQ9VWOyxK2JFYyPkb1F1Quj5ChOxrP3TkXxbaW3G5Vt9XTPQdGOW1Wle%2BscjkAID%2BUd%2FskodQhHf6kxp9lo5GRUuMYI0V5WFQmuqP6ZzZlxjUoySPGHGA4IDvuOBDvQOURrHbteBg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9K2z72PYg. If you look, you can find them in a smaller quantity.

[@georgegould667]

What size pilot jet and what size main jet on this Sportster 1200 ? 3 washers Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Sportster 1200 180 Main 45 Idle one and three-quarter turns on your air,fuel screw. Three washes on the slide needle. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching and all your support George. Let us know how it works out. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@stephengilfedder6152]

I gotta 2000 1200 Sportster and I'm having trouble tuning it it's got the screaming eagle package with the blue box hooked up and I'm getting a lot of intake backfires and exhaust backfires I'm thinking it's a ignition module problem or the carb is way out of adjustment,I've tried your air fuel mixture adjustments but it still backfires at low idle and at higher end backfires out exhaust this is getting frustrating

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Did you check the petcock vacuum? I will send a video. Sounds like you're getting air in the system. Test leak in the diaphragm. the vacuum hose from the carburetor to the petcock replace that hose. that get old causing gas flow problems. This makes a very bad running motorcycle. Thank you for watching and your sub Stephen. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day. Let me know how that works out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfSaoRvaLR9jqs. test and replace vacuum line they collapse, causing all sorts of problems.

[@stephengilfedder6152]

@@TwoWheelRocco put a vacuum gauge on that and it holds vacuum but slowly bleeds down,no gas.Ive tried replacing intake manifold gaskets on this model and I'm up too two times with still no improvement!Still lots of intake backfires and still exhaust backfires as well,the carb setting for ldle air intake was way out when I got the bike,I'd say it was more than 4 turns loose and it wouldn't backfires at idle,you suggested 1.5 to 1.75 of a turn open tried them both but nothing helped,could I be having a ignition module problem?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@stephengilfedder6152 if it bleeds down, it's no good plain and simple so don't expect something to operate that sucking air. This is your problem. Leaking Gas when sitting that means Fuel also is getting into the system so you got both things going on. you can never tune your bike with that condition. change the diaphragm change the vacuum hose and start off with a strong foundation. That's where I would starts, Fuel delivery. Hope this helps. Let us know how it works out.

[@EmilioMORUA-ck8cf]

Hey Rocco,I have a 2003 100 Anniversary harley davidson My question to you is. I'm getting a lot of sputtering and losing power...(CAN YOU HELP) 😔

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would start by checking your Petcock Diaphragm and the vacuum hose that goes to your intake on your carburetor side from your Petcock. They get old the Diaphragm fails, causing a rich fuel condition.. Check the vacuum line sometimes they get old and they collapse on vacuum pressure. I will send a video on how to test it. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support Emilio. Ride safe. Have a great day. Let us know how it works out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfSaoRvaLR9jqssi=thRz1C-gB2yDSFYY. This is where I would start../

[@jrcprops]

Hi there great video...I'm back to riding esp. with gas being so pricey. Noticed I can't get above 80 on my 2005 883. All stock. Seems to big down at that speed. Any ideas? Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You need to look and find out what main jet you're running. Make it bigger and you'll have more top end.

[@TheJesse1959]

Rocco I have a 97 883 with a 1252 Wesco kit and Andrews Cams my carb runs like shit it runs but stumble's alot got a CV 40 mm carb running a slow jet of 42 main jet of 180 never did a shim job yet any pointer's on curing this problem with my carb higher main jet and shim the carb what's them shim's you used?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. What intake and exhaust are running?. Thank you for watching and your sub Jesse. I would start with 45 idle 180 main. 1 3/4 air fuel screw turned out. 3 washer under the needle. Ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/itm/291994473665

[@TheJesse1959]

@@TwoWheelRocco I am running the stock intake and a set of LAF Ground Shakers exhaust on my 97 Hugger Sporty help with this problem please I have tryed everything but shimming the needle have an ez adjustment screw and Harley adjustment screw as well but nothing cure's the stumbling very puzzled

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@TheJesse1959 very tough Exhaust to tune. you have a stock intake a radical exhaust and minimal idle jet. As I stated 45 idle jet 180 main jet three washers under your needle one and three-quarter turn air/fuel screw out.

[@murffff]

hi rocco instead of washers i read some place that you can use a needle from a iron head does the same thing what doe you think i have a 2005 xl1200c sportster love your channel all the best murf

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I have read the same. But the washers is a quick fix, You get to adjust from 1 to 4 washers.and have some fun with it for almost no money. Thank you for your sub. Any questions just ask and let us know how it worked out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@TylerCrawford-t2c]

So can i add the washers, with no upgraded jets or anything like thay just stock carb

[@TylerCrawford-t2c]

Got a 2006 1200 sporty

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Yes you could just add the washers and it will change the fuel curve. Start off with two no more than four. Thank you for watching and all your support Tyler. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@simply_instrumental]

I’ve always gained some great info from your videos. I have a stock 05 883 with under 4k and from what I’ve gathered online is that the last 04-06 carbed sportster ran really lean with bad coughs. My 05 now has a 45 slow jet and mixture screw uncovered and drilled my slide with 7/64” bit and with one washer under the needle. Runs a lot better but just can’t seem to get this annoying cough right off idle tuned out. I’ve read that I can replace my needle with an earlier N65 needle and bump up to a 48 that will clear up this annoyance?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Try three washers under the slide needle and let us know how this work out. Any questions just let us know. Thank you for your Sub Gary, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@simply_instrumental]

Two Wheel Rocco I sure will give that a shot and share my results. Thanks

[@mobilegarage9312]

@@simply_instrumental how did the two washers work out for you?

[@mikesharon760]

Hi Rocco I put 3 washer on needle. Now when I give 3/4 throttle all gears I have a pronounced. Flat spot. Any ideals? Thx in advance

[@TwoWheelRocco]

What size main and idle jet? I would go to 2 washers and see how she runs. Let us know how that works out. Thank you for you Sub Mike. Ride Safe and hav e a great day.

[@mikesharon760]

Two Wheel Rocco Jet #50

[@mikesharon760]

Main 185

[@mikesharon760]

Two Wheel Rocco Vance and Hines short shots open no baffle

[@markfrazier8572]

Hey Rocco, I got a 2004 Sportster Xl1200 , in any gear past 2nd when accelerating it sputters and bogs out and won’t let me accelerate limiting me to low speeds. What do you think the issue could be?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Sounds like a lack Fuel issue. I would test your Petcock and check your vacuum line to your Petcock that operates the Diaphragm in your peacock. That is what controls the flow of fuel to your carburetor. That's where I would start.. Any questions just ask. let me know how this works out. Thank you for all your support Mark. Ride safe and have a great day. .kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfSaoRvaLR9jqssi=bUqrEnVRRtqcIRfN

[@markfrazier8572]

Thank you Rocco, I will be sure to try that out and use the video you provided. I actually found a video on KZbin that shows basically what my bike is doing so you have a better understanding if I didn’t explain it well lol. Here’s the link to it: kzbin.info8UECX9R3cCY?si=OSB69FS75thhoctN If that helps further please let me know. Thank you again for the help and quick replies!

[@12babyapes59]

Rocco, for my 2001,1200 sportster I followed your washers on the needle video and how to clean your carb and decided to take it off and do a dip in Berymans carb cleaner, after I installed the carb back on, it started fist time .It ran good but this is what is going on, I did adjust the throttle cables and with the engine off the throttle works fine has a quick snap back to idle, but with the engine running the idle cable has a slow return to idle ,like a drag is holding the grip. Any ideas? I bought the washer you gave in the link.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. The throttle cables are binding at the adjustment put some play back into the cable and you'll see it will snap back with ease. Let us know how this works out, Take a look at this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKu3qqKEa7ysqNE. at 6:36. Thank you for watching and your sub niteride. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@12babyapes59]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks for your advice, cleaned my carb put the three washers on the needle and adjusted my cables. Bike runs fine, Gracias.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@michaelornelas9396]

Your like the Bob Ross of motorcycles. God bless you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

Prior to inserting the 48 pilot and 190 main, what did you have and how was the engine running that made you decide to shimmy the needle?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, 45 idle. 180 main wasn't as responsive off Idle with the pipe. Thank you for watching and your sub Carlos. All moles are different. tune and test. That's not how it works out. The shims will make a difference. Ride safe and have a great day

[@JBTexas]

Hello , it’s me again, no one in town has the shims, I found some really small that fit but the box said 3mm zinc plated metric flat washer. I found not see the thickness as the box did not say. Their from Lowe’s, item number 755487, model 127071. Do you think those would work the same? Or should I buy some that specifically say carburetor shims

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Believe they will work. I would bring the needle jet to Lowe's and make sure it's slides on. Let us know how that works out. I know they are a pain to find. If all else fails let me know. Thank you for watching Enrque. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@JBTexas]

@@TwoWheelRocco I put three of the washers, ride was rough, but I adjusted the air to fuel ratio to 1 and 5/8 turn and man it rides smooth now. One more question, same motorcycle, 2003 Harley Davidson 1200 custom, heavy breather, cobro neighbor hater slip one, have size 48 pilot jet and 185 main jet, with 1 5/8 turn and fuel to air, I am about to install the Vance and Hines short shots, with the set up I have, do you think I will need to open the fuel to air ratio more?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@JBTexas I'm happy all went well. As for the Vance & Hines short shots you might have to add a little fuel on the air fuel mix. Those washers always clean up the mid range. Let us know how it works out thank you for watching.

[@JBTexas]

@@TwoWheelRocco I should get them tomorrow, can’t wait. And just want to say thank you for all your feedback and videos, they have reached me a lot and save a lot of money. Have a great and safe day! Thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@JBTexas My pleasure. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@keithkirkland5212]

Can you send me a link for those washers or where I may buy them. Thank you!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I will send you the link. Thank you for watching all your support Keith. Ride safe and have a great day. And let's know how it works out with the washes. Easy fix for fuel car problem off idle. www.ebay.com/itm/185107057049?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D258816%2C259062%26meid%3D4c26884ff3ee4848944c5094923de498%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D291994473665%26itm%3D185107057049%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4429486%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3CPCEmbeddingSearchQAuto%26brand%3DKeyster&_trksid=p4429486.c101875.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A1851070570494c26884ff3ee4848944c5094923de498%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAABcMF6rapl24zPGkjYHfiSlLTuBicNRv1Nr6Iohq4bMvd7DlxPac1R4%252FnhV6ZdsOB3e44VPDg3LMjzKh6h9F%252BnyuldWK33VEcBpK6UyRXA9oDADzwEJIB%252BjrUQktYR0EluQdk0jMCISI62ak4peNZttnRbSFGqwdC47qFkTZC5xxTjp9bHcL3qg0RoXvktnjH9RaauWewm2XVk4aKJ28dkfApcBXuyDqtrNb5PEqZgRfad0azmHYwOstOPBK8MEjUbXOwWzdVlQo%252FcJO1vtpqwdvpGKcU7AA8RrsJUaylYHV4y3%252F4vyKsVhgK9KXyg3hCyCfBzsGKSRKxkofElG2dRLcogUsYyg1qBaDh22Bs4%252BZDYRNVVuVDWegJ%252FFIBvXy1S0%252B8S46TOQtQ%252F9CQWV%252F321vtRJ1GXWeWte81%252FxJGDWMqGo9CKDVUeGZmaggbW0z10k%252FX3qXElXhRLkXc9JRpPBjSpMCpksbaBxgAPvbjSxLhs%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A4429486. Let us know how it works out. If you search around now that you know the description and the peace, you might find them for five and a package.

[@robertcombs8520]

Thanks for the video! How much of a difference in gas mileage is there with 3 shims?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Not that much. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Rob . Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@mobilegarage9312]

How much of a difference did you see in gas mileage?

[@jeremypoole2054]

Rocco are you thinking that my slide needle possibly needs to be shimmed because I just bought the shim washers have not put them on yet

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes. What jets are you running???

[@madskillzyo]

Just got a 03 sportster 883 with 4k miles. Replaced the carb with a brand new CV thinking it was stale gas, but it's not. Sputters on top gear and doesnt want to go past 50-55. What could it be? Do the pushrods on the '03 need adjustment? Hoping it's not a blown top end

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. There is know adjustments on those pushrods. it's a carburetor gas issue. I would test the Petcock. first. See if there's a vacuum leak and that's affecting your gas flow which will affect your Top end. I will send the video. .kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfSaoRvaLR9jqs. Thank you for watching and your sub .madskillzyo. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out

[@frankiekupiec4762]

hi - can i spray lube the linkage on the carburator? to help throttle snap back...

[@TwoWheelRocco]

If you put some slack back into the cable adjuster at the twist grip you will realize you will have a free snappy throttle then do your adjustment and fully understand how it works I'm. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKu3qqKEa7ysqNE. send you a video take a look at it it's on installing twist grip but the adjustment is done for that video take a look. Happy to help. Thank you for watching and your sub Frankie. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@billmeloche4918]

Or does the washers have anything to do with the smoothness, or is it all on the A/F screw?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

What pipe what air cleaner are you running? XL1200 likes 45 180.main 3 washers under your needle. 3 3/4 on the air fuel let me know how that runs. Smoothness means you're going the right way. Let me know how it runs well I just suggested.

[@billmeloche4918]

@@TwoWheelRocco I have the V&H Short Shots, and a Big Sucker air filter

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@billmeloche4918 short shots and the big sucker air filter takes time to tune not easy. Test and test and good luck.

[@Ruffles206]

Hello Rooco can you provide the link for the washer please. I know I can geogle but there is lot types washer thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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[@jeremypoole2054]

Rocco I have a sputter and hesitation when I first throttle out of first gear in the carb then it catches itself I cleaned it and replaced the jets could you give me a couple ideas of what I may have to do to fix this issue

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, What bike What year what Exhaust what intake?. Thank you for your Sub.Jeremy. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@almusic286]

I bought a new carburetor from Amazon and put it on my bike. The idle screw doesn't seem to move either way. Any ideas ? Have you seen this before ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. There's a lot of Chinese knock off carburetors for sale, At a very cheap price. And they fall short return it and get another one. Maybe the second time it work out been,very poor quality. Thank you for watching and all your support Al. What was wrong with your original carburetor? Ride safe and have a great day.

[@almusic286]

@@TwoWheelRocco You read my mind brother. I actually did that just to be on the safe side. My old one was just old it is a 1994 Sportster 1200 and I just figured it was cheap maintenance. You are the best. Love watching your videos !!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@almusic286 happy to help. Any questions just ask and you are better off with the original carburetor most times. Thank you for watching all your support Al. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it all works out.

[@almusic286]

@@TwoWheelRocco I sure Will and thanks for all your so helpful videos

[@almusic286]

@@TwoWheelRocco ok so I observed some differences in the new carburetor as compared to the original. Well yesterday was the first 75 degree day we got this year up in Rhode Island. So I swapped parts and piece mealed the carburetor together and got the bike running but it's popping and running rough can you help me out ?

[@jerseyboy1254]

Ricco where are you getting the washers? Thank again for another great video!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. Thank you for watching and your sub Frank. Hope this helps. www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CM400-CX500-CB750-CBX-CARBURETOR-PERFORMANCE-TUNING-WASHERS-BAG-OF-50-/382517078367?hash=item590fcb695f. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@MrPattyurso]

Great videos, also love the Vette behind the bike (what looks like a split window)

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Pat. 1965 L78 396/425 Vette. Owned it since 1982, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@eirikskogh]

Hi Rocco, thank you for providing such informative content for us. I just bought a jetkit and the instructions tell med to drillout the Slide lift hole(not the Center needle hole). Before increasing any jet size. Whats your thoughts on this?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would go by what the jet call for.

[@mikes9117]

Hi Rocco, thanks for the video. I recently purchased my first bike it's an 06 sportster 1200. The guy I bought it from says it's cammed and has the screaming eagle exhaust. It spits from the carb randomly at steady throttle . I'm planning on jetting and doing the washers in this video. You mentioned something about the screaming eagle intake , how do I know if that's been replaced? Also since it's cammed what would you recommend as a starting point for jets and washers? Thanks ... Mike S

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would start by finding out what jets are in this carburetor then you can make a decision. Let us know what the Jets are and we can go from there. Thank you for watching and your sub Mike. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@mykidsvid]

Absolutely enjoy and appreciate your vids. I’ve learned a ton, I need a neighbor like this. 👊🇺🇸

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@Mryummythepimp]

Hey Rocco, thanks for your wonderfully detailed videos. I've watched all 3 on this bike so far but I have a question. I have a 94 sporty evo I'm doing carb work on for the first time. I have a kuryakyn hypercharger and a set of cobra speedster 909's that are going on it. Stock jets are 40 and 170. I ordered 42 and 45 for pilot and 175 and 180 for main. I figured I'd start smaller and go bigger if I needed them. Will this be enough or do I need bigger jets? Thank you in advance

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I think you have coved. Start small and work your way up, no more than two times on that air fuel screw any more than two times that means you need a bigger idle jet. Let us know how it works out. test and tune. thank you for watching and all your support. I safe and have a great day

[@micc4044]

Rocco, my sporty has the screaming eagle intake 48 pilot and 180 main. I just did a ported intake mani and new seals and it still pops put the carb at low rpm when starting to accelerate. Do you think this will help. It's only when riding in any gear at low rpm at idle it's fine.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Try a 45 pilot and three washes under the needle. 1 3/4 on air/gas screw out. Thank you for watching and you sub Mic. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@micc4044]

@@TwoWheelRocco I have the air fuel screw 3 turn out it was at 2 and that helped a bit but still does. Are you saying go 1 and 3/4 on the air fuel screw because the washers will richer it up that much? I know it's usually at 2 it was at 3 I tired 2 it made it worse so I went back to 3.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@micc4044A/F three turns out it suggests a vacuum leak. Usually I find on a tight situation 1 3/4 no more than two. You're running a 48 idle jet, that's a lot of fuel then you're a/f three turns air fuel screw. it's suggests a vacuum leak somewhere. I hope that helped just my experience. Let us know how it works out. Rule of thumb if it's over two turns higher the idle jet. you are at 48... Fuel is compensating for an air problem.

[@christophercallahan4207]

My 05 sportster is idleing with black smoke slightly but if on choke it will stop smoking. Seemed like it would never warm up with a continuing on smoke.??? Pretty sure just stick carb

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Test your petcock, sounds like the diaphragm is starting to fail and it sucks gas through the vacuum line into your intake that causes a rich condition I will send you a video on how to test Petcock. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfSaoRvaLR9jqs. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Christopher. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask.

[@GetnNauti]

Hey Rocco my bike won't idle without the choke on so i changed out the pilot jet from a 45 to a 48....still won't idle or even start without the choke on just a little. Its a new carb, new air cleaner and new gaskets... can you help me out? THANKS for all your content! your awesome and you've saved me several times from putting a few bullets in this 98 XLH lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would change that Idle jet to a 45 clean that circuit. What your fuel screw sat at. this can affect the Idle and off Idle. clean that circuit. Thank you for watching and all your support GetnNauti. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@GetnNauti]

@@TwoWheelRocco well when I had the 45 pilot jet in I had the mixer screw about 4 complete turns out. Now with the 48 pilot jet it’s only 2 full turns out

[@TwoWheelRocco]

As I see it, you're compensating for a bad vacuum leak and that's why the Idle is so hard to control. Check your vacuum line coming from your Petcock to the back of the carburetor could be collapsed or leaking. You have to know that bike ran perfect from the factory with a 45 idle jet. We are missing something. Let us know how it works out. I always go back to OEM and start there if you have the stock pipe the stock intake, stock air cleaner that means you're getting too much air or not enough fuel from Petcock. one or the other..@@GetnNauti

[@GetnNauti]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks Rocco! Guess I’ve gotta find a hose routing diagram found a hose just hanging gonna go ahead and replace the voes

[@TwoWheelRocco]

All you have to do is plug that hose in it goes from your peacock to the VOES. And tees off to the back of the Carburator. That's it. Hope that helped plug it in and see how she runs.@@GetnNauti

[@biagioantoniofiorenzano2904]

Dear Rocco, i have a kuriakyn apercarger filter, is good mainjet 160 end pilot get 42???(sportster 883xlh year2000 in europe) thanks mister

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help.What exhaust you running? Thank you for watching and your sub Biagio. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@jeffwomble8064]

Hey Rocco whats the link for the washers good Sir??

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help I'll send you the link. It's on eBay thank you for watching all your support Jeff. Ride safe and have a great day. Take a look at this. www.ebay.com/itm/291994473665?hash=item43fc3a14c1:g:9foAAOSwjDZYcZKD&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8PsAvF6FOylpepYNpH0Mz9CQC4u4z01m0llM9zFx4u%2F6vEXsGUE5r2o97jWOr9gOChfgzTSI8lUERMKVlA4BUngF%2BGuU93yWw%2F6V6RgA8S6VJyTWYRAd9mYuGSNPYSTnda9yeEaH7ceMdDshqqorjkUnTslo2vDX9DvActyIMa8lsWXM%2F%2FrHUirmM0JK2xoLmhO6Pt0Et%2BpSeg9NZhukMt1XfBYMrlvIMeElWa%2BRxbmgwzIg0iYXLXdDM841nmq5qvSGS2fDUZkmiwCOXewd1f7X%2BBFp5aHm1KA85Y3zCstLdkFFf3glDzIeteVqBKiZ4Q%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-TswLDDYg

[@jeffwomble8064]

Thank you good Sir!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure let us know how it works out.@@jeffwomble8064

[@gabrielrodriguez294]

Great video!! I have the same 05 sportster 1200 custom. I’m going back to the stock carburetor set up. The motorcycle has 45k miles and I’m planning a 3k mile trip to Mexico. Do you think I should rebuild the carburetor and if so, any links to kits you recommend?

[@gabrielrodriguez294]

By the way, my motorcycle runs great now but I’ve never done a tune up on the carburetor. That’s I’m thinking I should rebuild it. What do you suggest?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your sub Gabriel. Take a look at this video on cleaning your Sportster carburetor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqGXnWCwl7aWr5I. This is all you need to do. No parts needed. Let us know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great Trip.

[@Ruffles206]

Hello Rocco I start watching your videos great videos by the way.I just purchased 2006 Harley 1200 sportster and looks like my carburetor need some clean. The person who I bought he push a bar to broken the exhaust pipes from inside that way can be loud. You thing that isn’t good? The bike need tuning? Any ideas please

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. Clean carb and see how she runs. If you like the way she sounds. that altered pipe will be OK. Thank you for watching. And your sub Reef-STI. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Minusthefluff]

hey rocco i recently added a arlen ness big sucker to my 06 883, getting some backfire in the carb on acceleration and even some stalling, is this a sign it needs re-jeted? or just an idle mix screw adjustment?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, 45 idol and a 180 Main and what exhaust are you running. Thank you for watching and your sub Minusthefluff. Ride Safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@Minusthefluff]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks for the quick reply! Right now it had stock pipes with slip-ons. I have a bassani road rage 3 that's replacing that though.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@Minusthefluff Take a look at this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZvMqZWaZsinp7s. Let know how this works out.

[@Minusthefluff]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks Rocco, appreciate the help.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@Minusthefluff My pleasure, let us know how it works out.

[@jonw289]

Hi Rocco, i have a 2001 1200 sportster with 4000 miles on it, replaced the stock baffles with open slip ons, replaced the stock air filter with an open air filter, now it sometimes holds in when giving gas, also i hear a quit pop in the air filter area, to little fuel? are the washers adding in this video going to help? i got stock jets in it... hope to get some advice hear, love the videos greets from the Netherlands!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would start with a 45 idle jet then work on the washes on the needle let us know how that works out.

[@jonw289]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks, i put in a 48 and a main 185, 3 washers on the needle and it runs perfect! old stock air filter was extremely dirty also... thanks Rocco!

[@traviswomack2679]

I have a 1997 sportster 1200 im at a loss I have Rebuild the carburetor Rebuilt the intake manifold New Choke cable I'm still dumping fuel out of the Overflow It idles fine But cuts out on acceleration

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Check your Petcock. When the diaphragm fails gas will freely flow into your intake. And cause all sorts of problems. Take a look at this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXfSaoRvaLR9jqs. Let us know how that works out. Do you replace your float needle jet with a new one?

[@sunnyscreamer123]

That is a really usefull video, thank you very much. Now, when is the best time to put down the choke after turnin on a cold engine? And is there a difference during warm or cold weather? Some say to put it down exactly after turning on the engine no matter the time od the year, rather keep it running with holding a throttle... Others say to warm it up with choke a bit, ride for a mile, when it warms up, put the choke down? What should I do? I have a '94 883 Sportster. Thanx for the answer...

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Ride it for a mile or so, when it warms up, put the choke in. That is the proper way to operate your choke. Hope this helps. Thank you for your question and Sub Sunny. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and ride safe.

[@sunnyscreamer123]

@@TwoWheelRocco thank you very much sir. I really appreciate it...

[@JDTpodcast]

How do I put a new seal on. I can't figure it out or find a video

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Seal are you talking about? Thank you for watching and your sub Landon. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@kevinnewby9158]

I had a 45 and a 170 on my 03 1200 custom.i put in 48 and a 180.the kit cam with 175,180 and 185.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. So how did it end up running? Thank you for watching and your sub Kevin. Ride safe and have a great day. Sportster's are great bikes to fine tune.

[@robertkrieger8394]

Okay Rocco replaced all kind of jets have a needle that has a c clip changed it every which way replaced all the vacuum hoses replace the manifold and carburetor o-rings tried timing still spits and sputters every now and then what next can you give me an answer

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thats all I got. Sorry.

[@jamescain495]

Rocco what size washer do you use for fine tuning carb 2006 1200 with 2” drag pipes

[@TwoWheelRocco]

www.ebay.com/itm/143059054132. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching and your sub James. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@billmeloche4918]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos...very detailed!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@ryanrangel8606]

Do you happen to have a part number on that needle for an 05 xl883c? I just got this bike and it was running lean so I tore the carb apart and found an aftermarket needle, I’d like to put the original back but can’t figure out which size needle I need. This is the original cv40 carb.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thats not going to make much of a difference, manipulate the needle with the washers. If it's running lean what jets are in the bike but idle jet? and what main jet? and .Take a look at this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZvMqZWaZsinp7s. Let us know how this to works out Ryan. Thank you for watching in your sub. Ryan. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ryanrangel8606]

Thanks Rocco It had a 175 main and 42 pilot with an aftermarket exhaust and air cleaner. It ran like shit. I just got a new big sucker so I’m thinking of putting a 195 main and 48 pilot. To see how that works. I also got the original 88 needle, I heard it was a little slimmer and better than the stock needle. And thanks for the reply, I really enjoy and learn a lot from your videos

[@ryanrangel8606]

I recently bought the bike used and I’m figuring all the bad stuff out the hard way, these guys obviously didn’t know how to jet it after they installed aftermarket parts. I’m new to riding myself so your videos help a great deal

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@ryanrangel8606 Happy to Help. It seems you have this under, control. Any questions just ask, tune and test...That's what this will be about. And you will enjoy it, Thank you for the update, Keep us posted.. Ride safe and have a great day

[@chriswickham6377]

TWR my 03 XLH883 while at idle, when I twist the throttle really quickly, it coughs and pops, I’ve checked the fuel and vacuum petcock. Any idea what might cause that??

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, I will check your accelerator pump I will send a video. Let us know how it works out. And you did test your petcock? .kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHbZpXitlNmqhrM. Thank you for your Sub.Chrisl. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@chriswickham6377]

@@TwoWheelRocco I watched the video you sent, I have looked at the spray from the needle into the throat of the carb and it seems to be strong and not clogged. Would there be another reason that the quick rev would cause the hesitation? Is there a way to send a video of exactly what the problem is? Really appreciate the help and the videos are unbelievably helpful! Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@chriswickham6377 No problem, Send it to [e-mail]. I'll will get back to you

[@chriswickham6377]

@@TwoWheelRocco thanks again, I sent a little audio, kinda hard to hear but I think you’ll recognize it. I suppose it could be a bad gasket in the accelerator pump, let me know what you think!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@chriswickham6377 Thats a terrible video or sound.

[@nbowling10trio]

Do you know the thickness of the washers? We always used to use one washer of .050 thickness. Just curious if I should try .075 or.060. Those washers look fairly thin.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CM400-CX500-CB750-CBX-CARBURETOR-PERFORMANCE-TUNING-WASHERS-BAG-OF-50-/382517078367?hash=item590fcb695f Happy to help. Let us know how this works out. Thank you for watching and your sub.Nick. Ride safe and have a great day

[@92sportster26]

Great video. Is this a standard washer I can get at a hardware store? I see the bag of 50 but I'd only need a couple, Do you know what the actual size is? OD and ID ?

[@stefanoosterwijk453]

The size is 1x3x5mm

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you

[@alanatkins8349]

Is this size correct I can not find washers that are 1mm thick only 0.3 so i would need 12 of them to equal 3 of yours?

[@GarethBell-wh4of]

can someone tell me the dimentions of the washers please or a link to these washers as i can only find quantity of 50 and i only need 3 thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this helps. www.ebay.com/itm/203877979597?hash=item2f781315cd:g:Pz8AAOSwDHFiORgA&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0H3Bk0l%2B6zut07QLTRjPDGDqSRWNd5e5R6qWh9Xq9M1DQV7SOPIsRCFFwXj2jz8nZPAo2zc7aKHbyTtfvcvQHVp%2BEDZBSEtmpxtxd%2F7zWpyzum%2BvBv%2B%2Fw682tT0JviywiyMIWOvVNClFNgrJAAL2dN%2FPYN%2B%2FrM4SoKmgCkq7R8r7%2BgtyG3XVRPilZ6xWQVqXTCjN%2FrP6KPUKSNNbHV8vuOSmE9B8ArDd2zKjBxT8btc1C7GuwLa21IFNXdxlWw24%2Bd9uB2SJu%2Fvp%2B7U27hFAq2I%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-Cq6dWGYw

[@TwoWheelRocco]

or. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=motoecyucle+carburator+washers&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=cv+carburator+washers&_osacat=0

[@kennyh5083]

Thanks, a very good vdo IMO. My 06 XL1200C carb runs too lean, was told they come from the factory that way and mine has Screaming Eagle mufflers and so that also could have something to do with it. and mine belches, farts and hiccups here and there, and when I put the choke on it runs like a scalded dog! So yea I need to raise the needle 3-4 washers fer sure!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes, that's where I would go put three washes test and tunes. See how you like it. It should change your fuel curve and get rid of a lot of those symptoms that Bike is showing. Let us know how it works out. Any questions just ask. That would be the first thing I would do. Thank you for all your support Kenny. Ride safe and have a great day. Love those sportsters. By adding choke, you added fuel. And that's what those washes will do without the choke being on if that doesn't work, then take the Carburator apart, and see what jet you're running for Idle.

[@donbeaubien2372]

What do you recommend for a adjustable slide needle, thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Three washers under the needle nice and easy.. Thank you for watching and your sub Don.. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@donbeaubien2372]

Thanks, awesome video!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@donbeaubien2372 Happy to help, thank you for watching and your sub done. Pride safe and have a great day.

[@guadalupelozoya1871]

Can you do a video of high idle when hot.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Usually when it's a high idle when the motor thoroughly warms up, tells me the seal on your intake that leads to the carburetor needs to be replaced. It's a vacuum leak, air causes the idle to get higher. It leans out the gas mix. Let us know how it works out. I will put this on the list a Videos to do. So that's where you should start. Thank you for watching and all your support guadalupelozoya.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@guadalupelozoya1871]

@@TwoWheelRocco thank you buddy I will try this I appreciate it.

[@davebrown1456]

Great video, I really appreciate your doing these. One thing would be handy to know is how thick those washers are. One can find all kinds of washers in a hardware store that will fit in terms of id, and od, but the thickness is the critical dimension. It wouldn't matter if you used one washer .032 thick, or two .016 thick, but if you used 4. - 032, where the plan was to use 4 - .016, it might not be so good (it would sure be rich!).

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, they are standard carb washers. Ebay. .www.ebay.com/itm/143059054132. Thank you for watching and your Sub David. Ride Safe and have a great day. sorry about that. I would think a 032 would be correct and thickness.

[@paulwalker7202]

@@TwoWheelRocco of course that eBay listing is gone now and I went to great lengths and finally found Sudco 009-396 tuning washers for Keihin carbs. amazon is double the price but keep looking around and they're $4 and some change for a dozen washers. as always Rocco is the Man!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@paulwalker7202 Hope this helps and you are right so many parts are harder to come by. Take a look. www.ebay.com/itm/291994473665. This helps. Thank you for watching in all your support Paul. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@paulwalker7202]

@@TwoWheelRocco omg that's a lot of washers lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@paulwalker7202 When I bought them it was $12, times have changed. Just trying to help. You can start selling them on eBay.

[@michaelalvarez8870]

Hey Rocco I’m having air puffing out of my breather bolts almost sounds like an intake leak is that normal?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to helpl. What year? How many miles? If all runs well I wouldn't worry about it, Thank you for watching and your Sub Michael. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

@@TwoWheelRocco That breather bolts are meant to allow the release of gases that build up in the top end. They should have small houses that route the gases and/or oil to the air cleaner, which is then routed to the carburetor and ingested by the engine. This is an EPA requirement to prevent gases from going out to the atmosphere and polluting our air.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn OK. look at 21:35. Just trying to help Carlos. .Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@harleyvulcancobra4.619]

Hey! If you was going to put a Arlen Ness big sucker 1 on a 1200 sportster what jets would you use to rejet the carb! I was thinking a 50 and a 190 ! What do you think! Thank you! I really enjoy your videos!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thats a great start. Let us know how this works out. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@joglockaguinaga8229]

I'm running a 46 slow & 185 main currently.

[@harleyvulcancobra4.619]

Do you have a Arlen Ness big sucker on your bike! If you do I may be putting to big a jet in mine! Those things pull so much air that I figured it would take a pretty big jet to compensate for it!

[@steelbender58]

Hey rocco, you have ,in my opinion,some of the best and most comprehensive videos on the web. I subscribed. Where do i get the washers? Im following your advice as i have a tc88 with carb. Larger engine,same scenario. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. 10 pack Ebay.www.ebay.com/itm/Mikuni-VM26-315-Jet-Needle-Washers/224193955147?epid=209955529&hash=item343300454b:g:f2kAAOSwTmpfhtaj. Thank you for your Sub. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@billloftoniii6663]

Can you send the link for the washers

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I will send you the link it's on eBay you could look further and find them cheaper if not send me a phone number and I'll give you a call I have them. Thank you for watching and your sub bill. Ride safe and have a great day. kzbin.info?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tpVkdndnRwWUJLdllUOWdWN2QzUWhmZGFyUXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHMwZTZQUXlDbl9oRlNubnAtX0ZoMUt0ODB4V3ozd0h0S3N3UWMydXRqYXZTS3ZxVWVjYzRQOW40VkoxNEo1LS1lWllJOVI0LVAyUnVybzEwcGpWS1JvMWw3bG1EZ0lWRzdRVUVUM0lxcWJiVnBuWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F143059054132&stzid=UgxRgNeCiShnHz-j3Od4AaABAg

[@joeygutierrez5070]

Where do I get these washers? What size are they?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I'll send you a link on eBay. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Joey. Ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/itm/382517078367?_skw=honda+tuning+washers&itmmeta=01JBH03S46VV2HAQ80PZJZSVXT&hash=item590fcb695f:g:HZMAAOSwpAFbRlKK&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlmFeP0ftpS73xVT4%2B94%2BrrwbBPA4H9P1Xm%2B0s%2Byd5PSl%2BiHra8rr15ZaxXi1O7fOdat6DguEM1i3YPjoMV%2FuvucmF9FBONyeQOd7fGmEPEkvzajq3SCfmYE28jW%2BCivKOvp9Ozn79h2yRQsDKOrW68613C90zzjCGsxrDTYOEOmFGl%2Bn6lzvPKLDb4QqeXnxfFY3%2FKa%2B0FlNon27gjb%2BEttcHApNQUvSFTKRpLRHdEEF6ErXA028FfukGDRb6TaiaEaNqwxKLf2kMCVTPDmMdEYiXGDEdZOEreAMOkGqDRhQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMnJKPoNxk you could look around eBay and find them cheaper, but that's what they are. Let us know how it works out.

[@jimhurn2065]

Can I get that link for the washers?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I found them on eBay. I'll send you the link. But I think you can find a better price, but these are the washes you want you'll have to search around. But it's always good to have something to reference to. Thank you for watching and all your support Jim.Ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/itm/382517078367?itmmeta=01HX4CG026GD2N2V7X74S86JAP&hash=item590fcb695f:g:HZMAAOSwpAFbRlKK&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0I99cjVixIK%2F32jcD3iikXtR1lgUzJM3rROFEW5V9SiBZ8GpnkE67OHE0HN2%2Fd9HvCL1PaHBDlpugqNofTpGkYTBGrqIY5D6L3hSo7ITj%2BzghIr50mChkwf6t41EYV%2FAaqqt4cXOpMNZ%2FrnLUb2GBTnJ18elQPiALXAaIn2j34bvccR892%2FkwresdtU9pta44RmHfk2Z7ISdTvgPxPQoxrX7Igj1Z8N%2Flkmw%2BI5lVivX97u%2BZyuYuyNGn%2FeZJ6SllktGhnIk2gZE6z3RKQmBIa4%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5qBwIzpYw

[@mobilegarage9312]

Can you give me the link to the washers. Thanks Rocco

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I will send you the link Ebay thank you for watching and all your support. www.ebay.com/itm/143059054132

[@mobilegarage9312]

@@TwoWheelRocco wow! They are expensive! $3 per washer plus $4 shipping plus tax

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@mobilegarage9312 yes that is crazy. If you want send me a cell number and we'll see if we can work something out I have these washers. I will take a look to see if they are elsewhere those prices went up like everything else. Sorry about that

[@dianaotte2618]

Is there four washers on a 883

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. a stock set up, there is no washers under the needle. Washers change the fuel curve. Like a jet kit. Then all you have to do is upgrade your idle jet and main jet. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub.Diana. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@billmeloche4918]

Hello, would you be so kind as to send that link for the washers, and the brand of that High Performance Breather please...Thanks again for your videos...you're the Guru :)

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CM400-CX500-CB750-CBX-CARBURETOR-PERFORMANCE-TUNING-WASHERS-BAG-OF-50-/382517078367?hash=item590fcb695f. Thank you for your Sub Bill.. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Do you not oil these filters up. www.ebay.com/itm/331738469929?hash=item4d3d275629:g:VJgAAOxyzGlQ7Ixz

[@nickruopoli8720]

Watching and learning; thanks Roc.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thanks for watching!

[@stefanoosterwijk453]

Will this setup work on road king evo 1340 with stock jet?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes it will..As long it is your OEM CV Carb..Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Stefan. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@stefanoosterwijk453]

Okay so for the guys who live in Europe it is also possible to use 3,2mm rings i just put 3 of those on my 1340 roadking and i will test drive tommorow.

[@tomsp-1517]

@@stefanoosterwijk453 Hey Stefan, wie ist dein Feedback?! Ich überlege das bei meiner 98er Sporty 1200 auch zu machen. Ändert sich was am Verbrauch? Gruß Tom

[@stefanoosterwijk453]

Tom SP-1 hello I tried it on my 1340 evolution it pulled way better then before but it ran rich so I decided to buy another needle.

[@ryanda_hawaiian6426]

where can I get the washers from?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. What washer are you talking about. Thank you for watching. And all your support Rwanda.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@billmeloche4918]

Hello again Rocco:) Q: I have 3 washers on my slide needle (06 Sportster XL1200C) I changed the pilot jet from the 48 to 45. My question is, what would taking out 1 washer do(as you suggested in an other comment? Would it help to smooth out the throttle? I still have been playing around with the A/F screw...I'm now at 2 1/4 heavy (Seems to be smoothing out from being jumpy) Thanks again in Advance

[@TwoWheelRocco]

1 3/4 on the air fuel and let me know how it runs? with the 3 washers under the needle.

[@daniellshine7971]

Thanks for more great information Rocco !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@sammydio1472]

Thanks again my bikes running perfect I use three washers I got an extension on my fuel mixture screw my kit came with an extension for that and an extension for my idol screw on top it was so easy to fine tune and it with my fingers an she purrs like a kitten

[@TwoWheelRocco]

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

[@garyballard723]

Great video. And that exhaust sounds AWESOME. Who's pipes are they?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Ebay.www.ebay.com/itm/393559913450?fits=Make%3AHarley-Davidson&epid=182532369&hash=item5ba1ffb3ea:g:b-IAAOSwRUhhOMXt. Thank you for watching and your sub Gary. Ride safe and have a great day.