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I replaced my carb yestday and I've been having a heck of a time getting it adjusted. After a few hours now I've finally got it about to where it will idle. Problem is, it seems to sputter on takeoff and it seems to have little power.

Can anyone give me insight as t which way to adjust from here. The c-clip on the needle is set 1 under center. I would also like to add that the fuel filter doesn't seem to stay full and bubbles here and there putting air into the filter from the carb side of the line, is this normal?

I'm completely new to carb adjustment to all help is appreciated. I just wanna ride again and have it stable before I install my bbk as I'm still waiting on a part for it before I can install it.

Thank you
-Tim

Well, I got the carb installed today but it seems VERY out of tune...which isn't good for me because I have no idea how to tune it. It BARELY idles and would die when I gave it gas. Now it won't even start. I've read tutorials for adjusting it but apparently I have no skill when it comes to that D8

Guess i,'all try some more tomorrow but man is it getting me down. Wish I had someone close by who knew how to do it.

Yay, new carb is in! Now I have something to do on this rainy day

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Thank you, Glad to share the process for others to replicate ;D

If you make one I would love to see pics.

Hello everyone, Today I was feeling a bit bored and thought I would make my own fiberglass scoop instead of buying one. During the build I thought I would take some progress pics to share with everyone.

I have a background in prop making so I applied it to the process of making my scoop.

First I started with a block of floral foam and marked the vent hole on it:


Then I got the rough shape with a box cutter and the general shape I was going for by sculpting the foam with my fingers and did a test fit:






Once I was happy with the shape I fiber glassed right on the foam(This foam is very absorbent and doesn't melt from the resin either):


Once the fiber glass was cured I used a plastic spoon and scrapped out all the foam from the inside(Note, Due to the foam being absorbent, it takes a little longer to cure the resin that has soaked into it):




Once everything was fully cured I cut/sanded the piece to rough shape and did another test fit:





Then I applied bondo(Body filler) to the scoop:





Once the bondo cured I sanded it down and applied some primer:



And when I was finished I slapped on a few coats of black and it was ready to install!



Now, I could have made this look a LOT better I'm sure but it was just a trial and I may do away with it if I ever decide to buy a chrome looking one.

Anyways, I'm fairly happy with it and just thought I would share for those of you who may be on a budget like me and would still like one.

Thanks for looking
-Tim