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Favorite Motorcycle Tech Tips

Electrical

• High-pressure car washes can force water into the plugs, wires and electrical connector plugs. The water in these connectors can change resistance values and will cause poor performance and misfiring even when everything appears to be dry.
• When working with electrical components and wiring connections, always use dielectric grease in the connectors to prevent moisture and corrosion from building up.
• When troubleshooting electrical issues, always start with a battery that you know is good. If you suspect the battery is the issue, have it charged and load-tested before beginning diagnosis.
• When installing additional electrical components to stock wiring harnesses on any motorcycle, make sure you use heat shrink tubing and inline fuses on the power leads and wherever connections are made. The idea is to waterproof them as much as possible.

Maintenance

• Always check the oil when the bike is in the position outlined in the manual.
• The first tool out of the toolbox should be your manual.
• Check your tire pressure when the tires are cold.
• When changing the motor oil and using a spin-on filter, always coat the rubber seal with fresh oil.
• When installing the derby O-ring on pre-2000 model Big Twins, sometimes it's difficult to get it to seat properly and hold long enough to install the cover. Use a thin layer of grease on the O-ring and you'll find the primary surface holds it in place as well as adds a little extra seal to the derby cover.

Exhaust

• Spraying ceramic-heat paint or high-temperature paint inside newexhaust pipes before bolting them onto the bike may prevent discoloration on drag pipes that don't have a heat shield option.
• After installing exhaust pipes, make sure you clean them before running the bike. Fingerprints and oil can burn discolored spots in the exhaust.
• Boot and rain suit material can easily be removed from exhaust heat shields using Easy Off oven cleaner. Just heat the pipes up to operating temperature and apply the Easy Off. The material will wipe right off! But be sure to cover up anything that's painted because this product gobbles up paint, too,

Carbs/Fuel

• Before trying to re-jet your carburetor, you should make sure that your timing is set properly and — if you have a mechanical advance — make sure it's not worn out. A worn-out advance unit will allow your timing to advance too far and show up as a lean condition on a perfectly jetted carburetor.
• When experiencing starting issues, make sure there's gas in the tank.

Engines

• The most common cause of pushrod cover leaks is the pushrod rubbing the inside of the pushrod cover. One way that you can avoid this is to chamfer the inside edge of the top tube at the middle and at the top.
• Adjust valves (as needed) with the engine dead cold.

Brakes

• If you're having trouble bleeding your brake or hydraulic clutch line, slowly pull the lever in and let it flick back out. Keep doing this for a few minutes. Eventually this will draw air up to the master cylinder and you'll start to see bubbles coming up out of the cylinder.
• If you install all-new brake lines and you're bleeding the system, make sure to bleed the fittings that connect the line to the master cylinder and the caliper.

Oil Tanks

• Never use a silicone sealant when installing oil pump gaskets. Silicone can clog oil passages in your engine, causing costly damage. A good coat of aluminum-based paint or a copper spray sealant can give good results on paper or Mylar gaskets.

Driveline

• Sprockets are usually only good for the life of two chains, then it's best to replace both sprockets and chain at one time. Worn out sprockets will ruin a new chain in no time.

Wheels

• It's a good idea to service front and rear wheel ball bearings every spring or every 5,000 miles, whichever comes first. Keep the pressure washer away from the bearings.

Handlebar Controls

• Lubricate the throttle sleeve and housing with a light coating of graphite.
• To remove handgrips, use a long thin ice pick or screwdriver. Slip it lengthwise between the grip and bar or the throttle sleeve as far in it will go. Spray WD 40 or contact cleaner in the cavity created. With a twisting motion, remove the grip. If that didn't work, repeat the procedure.
• For maximum life of throttle cables, lubricate every 5,000 miles. Lubricate the cable with light oil or cable lube and lubricate the elbow with grease.

Frames

• When installing shorter shocks, first check the tire fender clearance. In order to do this, install one shock with the spring removed and compress the shock. You must have at least a 1-inch clearance from the top of the tire to the fender to allow for the growth at higher speeds. With shocks removed, check the swing arm bearings.

Forks

• When replacing fork seals, always put a piece of wax paper over the end of fork tubes before sliding the new fork seals on. This will protect the new seal lip.

Windshields

• Never clean acrylic screens with ammonia-based cleaning products or glass cleaner. The solvent action of the glass cleaner will destroy the acrylic. Do not allow brake fluid, alcohol or strong solvents to come in contact with the screen. Permanent damage will result.

Parts Installation

• When installing parts and accessories, always be sure to read the instructions and verify that all parts are included prior to disassembly of the motorcycle.
• Stay organized — when taking a part off, keep it in order of removal, including bolts, washers and nuts.  That's so when you install the new part, all you have to do is follow the trail of parts.  It also helps to keep tools organized. Only keep the tools you will use in your work area.

We hope some of these basic tech tips were helpful. For more technical-related tips, feel free to check out The Tech Tips and Tricks series by Easyriders. As always, if you have questions or need assistance picking out performance parts to suit your needs, don't hesitate to chat with a J&P technician via Live Chat. Or call J&P's technical support staff at (800) 397-4844.

 

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You can find more information and all the motorcycle parts and accessories you need at J&P Cycles.  J&P Cycles carries Harley parts, Vintage Harley parts, metric cruiser parts and Gold Wing parts.

 

Economy Carburetor Repair Kit $17.99 Economy Carburetor Repair Kit Economy Carburetor Repair Kit Each kit contains all necessary gaskets, O-rings and jets to rebuild one OE carb Kits come with needle and seat if removeable on OEM Kit does not include main jets or pilot jets **Note: Picture may vary from actual bike specific kit

Carburetor Mounting Flange $21.99 Mikuni Carburetor Mounting Flange Genuine Mikuni Carburetor Mounting Flange that adapts your cruiser motorcycle, ATV, dirt bike, or street bikes spigot (sleeve) mount carb to flange mount manifolds. Clamp included Made from temperature resistant, synthetic rubber **Notes: Image is for reference only; actual product may vary Use diagram and measurment table (found in Multi View)?to verify flange measurements before ordering to ensure proper fitment.

PowerBar Ironman Restore Carb/Protein Blend Sports Drink Mix - 36 Servings $16.99 PowerBar Ironman Restore Carb/Protein Blend Sports Drink Mix - 36 Servings. Ironman Restore is a serious sports drink mix specifically developed by the sports nutrition experts at PowerBar. Delivers the carbs, essential amino acids and electrolytes you need to replenish energy, support muscle repair and effectively rehydrate, so you can continue to PUSH your limits.

Carburetor Synchronizer $93.99 Emgo Carburetor Synchronizer Complete 4 carb kit: Vacuum gauges Hoses Adaptors Mounting plate Instructions

Carburetor Float Bowl $12.89 Carburetor Float Bowl for 50cc 4-stroke QMB139 engines. Carb Float Bowl

HSR42 Carburetor $337.99 Mikuni HSR42 Carburetor For the high-performance engine builder who needs a carb for specific custom applications Available in standard or highly-polished finishes

Carburetor Repair Kit for Solex Design by Omix-Ada $37.99 Carburetor repair kit for Solex design;L-head;For carb part #923806

Walbro Carburetor $54.55 HP carb from Walbro: - Metering system and fuel pump integrated in the carburetor casting. - Can be delivered with or without choke. - High and low speed needles, idle needles, and idle adjust screw. - Proper function in any altitude. Bolt Hole Spacing: 31mm Venturi Hole Diameter: 15mm

Carburetor Repair Kit $23.99 K&L Carburetor Repair Kit Each carburetor repair kit from K&L contains all necessary gaskets, O-rings and jets to rebuild one OE carb **Note: Polaris - use with round slide VM34 Mikuni carburetor

Carburetor Vent Line $8.95 Moose Racing Carburetor Vent Line This quality made fuel line will not harden or crack Available in 1/8" i.d. Carb vent line comes in 5-foot lengths Choice of clear or black

Upper Carburetor Half $24.79 Upper Carburetor Body Half for 50cc 4-stroke QMB139 engines. Also known as the Upper Carb Body. Shop our wide assortment of scooter parts , gas scooters , electric scooters , and motorized scooters for sale.

SS Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1991-2003 Harley Davidson Sportster $504.56 . S&S Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1991-2003 Harley Davidson Sportster The complete S&S Super E carburetor kit contain everything you need for a complete installation on 1991-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster models with standard tanks. This kit includes a manifold for engines with stock length cylinders. 1-7/8 Inch bore. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application S&S Part# 11-0409 Kit includes: Carburetor Intake manifold Carb plate Air filter Chrome air filter housing Necessary fuel lines Vent lines Spare jets Necessary gaskets and O-rings Nuts and bolts Extensive instruction booklet NOTE: Not For Models With Vertical Magneto Bike Fitment: 1991-2001 Harley Davidson XLH1200 1991-2003 Harley Davidson XLH883 1991-1995 Harley Davidson XLH883DLX Sportster 883 Deluxe 1991-2003 Harley Davidson XLH883HUG Sportster 883 Hugger 1996-2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 1996-2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S Sportster 1200 Sport

SS Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 2004-2006 Harley Davidson Sportster $504.56 . S&S Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 2004-2006 Harley Davidson Sportster The complete S&S Super E carburetor kit contain everything you need for a complete installation on 2004-2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster models with standard tanks. This kit includes a manifold for engines with stock length cylinders. 1-7/8 Inch bore. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application S&S Part# 11-0470 Kit includes: Carburetor Intake manifold Carb plate Air filter Chrome air filter housing Necessary fuel lines Vent lines Spare jets Necessary gaskets and O-rings Nuts and bolts Extensive instruction booklet NOTE: Not For Models With Vertical Magneto Bike Fitment: 2004-2006 Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom 2006 Harley Davidson XL1200L Sportster 1200 Low 2004-2006 Harley Davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster 2004-2006 Harley Davidson XL883 Sportster 2004-2006 Harley Davidson XL883C Sportster 883 Custom 2005-2006 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster 883 Low 2005-2006 Harley Davidson XL883R Sportster 883 Roadster

SS Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1955-1965 Harley Davidson Panhead $504.56 . S&S Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1955-1965 Harley Davidson Panhead The complete S&S Super E carburetor kit contain everything you need for a complete installation on 1955-1965 Harley-Davidson� big twin models with standard tanks. This kit includes a Teardrop air cleaner and a manifold for engines with stock length cylinders. 1-7/8 Inch bore. Warning: Outside oil lines that feed heads on knucklehead and 1963-1965 panhead engines must be re-fabricated or use a 1 inch spacer (sold separately) block for additional clearance. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application S&S Part# 11-0401 Kit includes: Carburetor Intake manifold Carb plate Air filter Chrome air filter housing Necessary fuel lines Vent lines Spare jets Necessary gaskets and O-rings Nuts and bolts Extensive instruction booklet NOTE: Not For Models With Vertical Magneto Bike Fitment: 1955-1964 Harley Davidson FL 1955-1964 Harley Davidson FLF 1965 Harley Davidson FLFB 1955-1964 Harley Davidson FLH Electra Glide 1965 Harley Davidson FLHB 1955-1964 Harley Davidson FLHF 1965 Harley Davidson FLHFB

Edelbrock 4- Barrel Carburetor Spacers $24.99 Provides Superior Heat Insulation,Ideal Roar Reducing Heat Transfer To Carburetor,More Plenum Volume,More Carb-To-Plenum Floor Distance

SS Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1979-1985 Harley Davidson Sportster with VOES $504.56 . S&S Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1979-1985 Harley Davidson Sportster with VOES The complete S&S Super E carburetor kit contain everything you need for a complete installation on 1979-1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster models with standard tanks. This kit includes a manifold for engines with stock length cylinders. 1-7/8 Inch bore. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application S&S Part# 11-0406 Kit includes: Carburetor Intake manifold Carb plate Air filter Chrome air filter housing Necessary fuel lines Vent lines Spare jets Necessary gaskets and O-rings Nuts and bolts Extensive instruction booklet NOTE: Not For Models With Vertical Magneto Bike Fitment: 1979-1985 Harley Davidson XLH1000 1979-1985 Harley Davidson XLS Roadster 1983-1985 Harley Davidson XLX 1000 1983-1985 Harley Davidson XR1000

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Performance Carburetor by Weber for Jeep $339.99 1983-88 Jeep XJ Cherokee;2.8L w/Rochester R2 E2SE carb;Linkage factory installed;Re-use your original air cleaner JEEP CHEROKEE (XJ) CHIEF LAREDO PIONEER 1984 1985 1986 2.8L (173) GAS Performance Carburetor by Weber for Jeep

2-Stroke Carburetor Prep Kit $7.93 Walbro 167, 603 and 668 racing carburetor prep-kit. HP carb prep kit for Walbro 167, 603, & 668 carburetors. Includes throttle cable bracket, swivel kit, spring, and 6mm nut. Note: Requires #12 drill bit, not included.

Carb Insulator Gasket $2.97 Carburetor Insulator Gasket for 50cc 4-stroke QMB139 engines. Center Hole Diameter: 16mm Bolt Hole Spacing: 45mm

Trans-Dapt Carburetor Adapter $32.99 Holley Or Rochester 2 bbl. Carb To Quadrajet Manifold; 1.250 in. Casting Height;

Carburetor Vent System $17.99 PC Racing Carburetor Vent System When you're on the way up a lip the last thing you want to have happen is have your bike sputter, stop that with the new PC Racing Carburetor Vent System. Stops sputtering and bogging through whoops, jumps and stream crossings Ensures constant fuel flow by directing standard carburetor vent hoses upward to eliminate vapor lock Hook-and-loop fastener mounted vent box prevents clogged vent lines and keeps dust, dirt and water out of carbs Includes 4' of loose vent hose, four T-fittings and foam filter-equipped vent box

1972-1979 Buick Skylark Carburetor Edelbrock Buick Carburetor 1400 $382.37 b 49-state legal not for sale or use in california cannot be shipped to california addresses /b performer series carb 600 cfm leak free operation smooth transition from part to full throttle change jets needles and seats or adjust floats on car without draining fuel sq-flange electric choke with egr includes prim. jet-0.086 sec. jet-0.095 metering rod-0.065x0.052. auto parts warehouse has extensive edelbrock carburetor catalogs.we are now offering free shipping on all edelbrock carburetor orders over $50.00. our secure edelbrock carburetor catalog is available every hour of everyday. shop with confidence for all your edelbrock carburetor needs. edelbrock carburetor are in stock and available today. save upto 60% off dealer price on your next edelbrock carburetor purchase. our online catalog contains a wide selection of the oem and aftermarket parts you need at unbeatable prices

SS Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1957-1978 Harley Davidson Sportster with 0-Ring Manifold $504.56 . S&S Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1957-1978 Harley Davidson Sportster with 0-Ring Manifold The complete S&S Super E carburetor kit contain everything you need for a complete installation on 1957-1978 Harley-Davidson Sportster models with standard tanks. This kit includes a manifold for engines with stock length cylinders. 1-7/8 Inch bore. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application S&S Part# 11-0404 Kit includes: Carburetor Intake manifold Carb plate Air filter Chrome air filter housing Necessary fuel lines Vent lines Spare jets Necessary gaskets and O-rings Nuts and bolts Extensive instruction booklet NOTE: Not For Models With Vertical Magneto Bike Fitment: 1957-1959 Harley Davidson XL 1958 Harley Davidson XLC 1958-1978 Harley Davidson XLCH 1977-1978 Harley Davidson XLCR Cafe Racer 1972-1978 Harley Davidson XLH1000 1958-1971 Harley Davidson XLH900 1959-1960 Harley Davidson XLR 1958-1964 Harley Davidson XLRTT 1978 Harley Davidson XLS Roadster 1977-1978 Harley Davidson XLT 1974-1975 Harley Davidson XR 1970 Harley Davidson XR

SS Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1966-E1978 Harley Davidson Shovelhead with O-Ring Manifold $504.56 . S&S Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1966-E1978 Harley Davidson Shovelhead with O-Ring Manifold The complete S&S Super E carburetor kit contain everything you need for a complete installation on 1966-1978 Harley-Davidson big twin models with standard tanks. This kit includes a manifold for engines with stock length cylinders. 1-7/8 Inch bore. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application S&S Part# 11-0402 Kit includes: Carburetor Intake manifold Carb plate Air filter Chrome air filter housing Necessary fuel lines Vent lines Spare jets Necessary gaskets and O-rings Nuts and bolts Extensive instruction booklet NOTE: Not For Models With Vertical Magneto Bike Fitment: 1966-1969 Harley Davidson FLFB 1970-1978 Harley Davidson FLH Electra Glide 1966-1969 Harley Davidson FLHB 1970-1972 Harley Davidson FLHF 1966-1969 Harley Davidson FLHFB 1971-1978 Harley Davidson FX Super Glide 1974--1978 Harley Davidson FXE Super Glide 1977-1978 Harley Davidson FXS Low Rider

SS Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1986-1990 Harley Davidson Evo Sportster $504.56 . S&S Cycle Shorty Super E Carburetor for 1986-1990 Harley Davidson Evo Sportster The complete S&S Super E carburetor kit contain everything you need for a complete installation on 1986-1990 Harley-Davidson Sportster models with standard tanks. This kit includes a manifold for engines with stock length cylinders. 1-7/8 Inch bore. NOTE: Product image for illustration purposes only. Image may slightly vary from actual product or product application S&S Part# 11-0408 Kit includes: Carburetor Intake manifold Carb plate Air filter Chrome air filter housing Necessary fuel lines Vent lines Spare jets Necessary gaskets and O-rings Nuts and bolts Extensive instruction booklet NOTE: Not For Models With Vertical Magneto Bike Fitment: 1986-1987 Harley Davidson XLH1100 1988-1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200 1986-1990 Harley Davidson XLH883 1986-1990 Harley Davidson XLH883DLX Sportster 883 Deluxe 1987-1990 Harley Davidson XLH883HUG Sportster 883 Hugger

Black Ice Carburetor Shield $52.99 Black Ice incorporates the latest in thermal tuning technology. The product line includes a series of carbon fiber-based heat shields that provide a simple and inexpensive way to increase horsepower in your 4-stroke without major engine modifications. Black Ice H/S is a line of carburetor heat shields available for your Big-Bore (and Pit-Bike). By shielding the carburetor from the hot mid-section of your header pipe, your carburetor will remain cooler providing more fuel through the same size jet The combination of denser air and cooler fuel can therefore combine to generate more horsepower even in a stock engine. Two of Team Subways’ Honda CRF450’s were measured at the end of the 1st 250cc moto at Southwick in 2004. The carburetor temps were over 200° F cooler with Black Ice H/S installed **Closeouts are limited to stock on hand**