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I’m relieved to hear this. I was also thinking something was wrong. I would hear the same sounds with other skis. I kinda figured it was normal. Thanks for explaining it. I only hear this kinda...

I sealed my stock xl1200 shoe with silicone. So far it’s holding up well and has fixed the issue. I also did the stock shoe on my xl800. I used 5200. You can use expanding foam as a filler but it’s...

That’s always an option but rebuilding the carbs is two stroke 101. Do it right and you’ll be happy

More importantly, make sure the throttle valves are in sync with each other. The last two carb setups I’ve rebuilt they were out of adjustment

Do all that butterbean said!! Also, when rebuilding carbs always replace needle and seat. They only cost about $20 each and is good insurance. I got my first ski last year and had someone else do...

I’m very meticulous when it comes to carb rebuilding. Keeping surfaces and parts clean and flushed before reassembly is something I work hard on. Yes, making sure you have no leaks is why I test....

Did you pressure test the carbs once on the rack and ready to install? It’s the same way you test for pop off. About 35psi and see if it holds. Everyone always recommends only genuine Mikuni kits....

Yes!

Agreed. Would a bad check valve or the gas tank not holding pressure cause this?

interesting that everyone is saying that’s the most restrictive part of the intake but it worked for you. I didn’t want to remove it for the reason of what it’s there for. That makes me feel better....

did you drill the screen or just holes in the air box?

thanks! Appreciate the feedback. I’ll be sure to report my results. Hopefully, launch ramps open soon.

Rejetting....can’t afford $$$ for flame arrestors at the moment. Also removing accelerator pump cam.

No need to drill holes in the cover. I've already drilled holes around the bottom of the piece that mounts to the carbs. (as seen in photos) Everyone suggests removing the arrestor screen completely....

Someone tell me why this wouldn’t work. Doing Oside Bill’s carb upgrade recipe. Not comfortable with removing the arrestor so something is better than nothing. Just can’t spend the money on...

I have a 2000 XL 1200 limited (95hrs) with the 66v PV motor. New rebuilt SBT motor. Did a break-in last fall. Motor has only a few hours on it. The carbs were rebuilt by same guy who installed the...

I tried the holes in the brass inserts. Ended up using a heat gun. Then I just replaced everything with a later model bracket. http://greenhulk.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=459849&stc=1

I’ve started rebuilding the carbs with the I series Mikuni kits. The spring that comes with the kit is listed as the 115gm. Looks to be the same size as what was previously in the carbs. I have...

So if the D-Plate requires the additional 1/4” screw out adjustment does that mean the center carb should only be 1 turn out? The factory position is 3/4 out. Must be because of the accelerator pumps?

Got it out and yes the o ring is in bad shape. Explains why it was frozen in place. This confirms my mechanic didn’t replace it and I’m certain this is why I’m experiencing a bog from 0-25 throttle....

I bet the last rebuilder didn’t bother replacing it.

Yes clip is off. Thanks for the tip.

It won’t come out and now that it’s marked up from the needle nose it looks like I’ll be replacing. Any ideas to get it out?

I’m assuming the bottom of the seat? Does it come out with a needle nose? With a little twist pull?

How do I know what needle size I have?