Hi Rocco! I wanted to say thank you so much for your detailed videos! Last week my dad asked me to help him sell his old Sportster 1200 XLH, but he couldn’t get it running. It would turn over but just would not fire/start. We were going to just sell it as is but I decided to give it a go at repairing it myself. Let me preface this by saying I had less than zero knowledge or motorcycles and am also female (not that females can’t be mechanics or ride Harleys, it’s just not as common). We started with a new battery and spark plugs but no luck. Then we siphoned the gas and put in fresh, still no luck. My dad didn’t know what else to do so I started searching online. I came across your video on how to replace the petcock. I followed your steps and found that the petcock was fine but the fuel filter was full of sand so I cleaned it out. Still nothing. Then I followed your video on cleaning the carburetor. Even though my tools were lacking, I was able to: take out the carburetor, clean it top to bottom (more sand in the main jet), found a hairline crack in the fuel valve that you warned about and replaced that, found out the choke didn’t stay out like you said it should and had bad threads so replaced that, replaced the gaskets in the manifold and back of carb, and removed the gas tank to clean out the excess sand that seemed to be an issue. This evening, although it was a bit of a struggle, using your videos I was able to put it all back together and to my shock and delight the bike started right up! Tomorrow I’m going to attempt an oil change, but I think with your help I’ll be fine! The part that you might find the funniest is that I’m a little intimidated by the bike when it’s running so I did all of this without knowing how to even start it myself, had to ask my dad when I needed it! Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you and keep up the great work! If I can do all of that from your videos than you are definitely a great teacher! - Missy
Thanks Rocco, I tested with the vacuum pump and it held pressure, but very slowly went dropped pressure a bit, so I am assuming it may be in it's way out and ordered a new one at the Harley dealer today. Guess we'll see how it goes.
This is the second video of yours I have watched. Excellent narration but the best part is you narrate *while* you work vs. 5 minutes of talking before the work starts. I have learned a ton and now have my 2001 XL back running after it had been sitting for 4 years. Well done sir and many thanks.
“Don’t get crazy” 😂 cracks me up every time! This video was so helpful. My gf and I have been following along with our Harley and having a blast. Thank you a for the helpful videos
Rocco, thanks a ton! Helped me get a Sportster running for the cost of a can of Carb Cleaner, appreciate your detailed instructions! You're a great teacher!
Thank you for this Video. I had just picked up a 2000 888 Sportster that has only 474 miles on it but has sat in an unheated garage since 2003! At first couldn't get it started, it would turn but not start.. I narrowed it down to the Carb, but didn't know where to start on carb clean/repair... the few manuals I had were very un-clear! Thank you again for your Saving Grace!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. make sure you check the Petcock take a look at this video. .ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and your sub Sifu. Ride safe and have a great day stay healthy.
You are the man. Thanks so much for your videos. I was cleaning my sportsters carburetor. And got stuck putting the too back together. So I grabbed my tablet and watched your video. I got it back together and as you say. It's runs beautiful. Thanks so much
This video saved me a lot of $ and time. I've been trying to figure out why it won't run right for months. I was about to load it on the truck and take it to a shop when I started watching this. I put the slide together backwards just like the one in your video. Bikes on the road!
I really like how Two Wheel Rocco shows and tells exactly what he is doing! I really picked up a lot of info from his videos. Please keep up the good work! Jerry
Thanks for the in depth video, and the phone call! Bought a bike that clearly had a carb issue like you described, only ran on choke...and sure enough idle jet was totally gummed. Cleaned all jets and passageways...reassembled and fired it up, no more choke needed except to start. Thanks again...ride safe!
Just watched the video, cleaned my carb and made my bike run. Before this i changed the oil, the spark plugs, the battery. Thanks for the help. I would not have been able to do it without this video!
Happy to read all went well. Thank you for watching and your sub Glen. I do appreciate the update and your kind words. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask.
@@TwoWheelRocco Off topic question: Actually, when I bought my bike the previous owner got some chrome polish on matte black on the engine. It has left really noticeable white spots. Any suggestions on how to properly get rid off/clean this part of the engine? Thanks for your consideration!
@@glensharp1782 Happy to help. As for the wax, Harbor freight 50 Cent wire brush you need about 10 of them. Then go through a few heat cycles like a year. it's terrible, the minute I see any customers using white wax on there bikes. I'm all over them. Very distractive. Thank you for watching and your sub Glen. Ride safe and have a great day, let us know how it works out. Take a look at my detailing video I'll send it to you that's all I use ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tTnJZDnwJag.html.
OK you did it again you save me so much money with my clutch thank you for that and now when my carburetors started acting up you were the first person I turn to and followed this procedure exactly I had a problem with the fuel air mixture and I couldn’t get to that plugged up hole in the back the ones you have to drill out so I had to pull the whole carburetor off so I went ahead and ordered the rebuilding kit and followed this procedure thank you again my riding buddies can’t believe that I’m getting help from RU-vid they’re just a bunch of old farts who think it’s sacrilege to follow procedures on RU-vid but now since they’ve seen that I did my clutch and my carburetor with your help I think they’re starting to come around this is my first Harley I’ve only had it for about five months and the last time I was on a bike you didn’t have to wear helmets
Happy to read all is well. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Sammy.. . Ride safe and have a great day. Or I should say stay warm.
Just got my self an '82 FLH 1200cc. It's been sitting for 7 years so I'm going to try to drain everything, clean the tanks and carb, replace the fuel lines, and swap the battery to see where that takes me. Never been a gear head but hopefully with your videos this won't be too bad!
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Looks like you have the right plan. Let us know how it works out. Anything we can do just ask. Good luck with the new ride. Thank you for watching and your sub Lonewolf. Ride safe and have a great day.
You are the men, I will folow all your step, But like you said be careful, with the bolts, was already in bad shape, now is stripped the "BREATHER BOLTS ", 14 mm dammed As soon i got fixed i will do the complete cleaning, and also the fuel filter in the tank, Thank you so much so clam so professional
Rocco, when you give that sportster gas the slide moves up, you let off slide moves down, mine don't do that. when you give it gas the slide doesn't move, its a 2006 1200c the card is together correctly, and it shoots gas when you twist the throttle like it should, what do you think? and it is clean also
I would remove and clean your carburetor slide system. Make sure rubber diaphragm is free of holes and moves freely. What is your motor doing? Let us know how this works out. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
So I just purchased a CVP premium tuner kit, also replaced the accelerator pump. I installed everything, however I think I have a small spring leftover about the size of the one that goes on the air/fuel mixture screw but a little smaller. Can you tell me what all gets springs? I put everything back together and the carb doesn't seem to be getting any fuel. It wasn't having any issues before. I put everything back together, turned the fuel back on and tried to start the bike. When i rolled the throttle nothing was coming out of the accelerator pump needle and after taking it back apart there was no fuel in the float bowl. Possible issues?
I would look at your Petcock vacuum line. That's what controls the fuel. Look at this video on how to test petcock ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Joshua. Ride Safe and have a Great New Years..
I would replace the pipe and see how it runs. I don't know what jets you're running or how your A/G screw is adjusted. install the pipes and will take it from there. Not a big deal. Let us know how it works out. Take a Look at this video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cjixbd1ctqY.htmlsi=x5VxEVbPoCTzZX6s
93 sportster 1200 bought it and it had baffles removed from stock exhaust and hypercharger k&n intake, other than that stock w/ 5k original miles. Cleaned carb, new gas, etc. Idles fine but won't take gas if I roll on the throttle (so not to use accelerator pump) and bike dies. I bought emgo slip on mufflers off amazon per your video review (hoping it will help solve the problem). I have tried the following pilot and main jet combos with better luck as they get bigger, but still not right... 40/170, 45/180, & 48/185 and adjusted the air screw in 1/4 turn increments from 3/4 to 2 turns out (with stock pipes). Will try the slip ons tomorrow, got any tips? No exhaust leaks btw, and already replaced intake seals and all vacuum hoses so intake leaks are sealed. New petcock so nothing is blocking the jets. Every time I replace something it gets a little closer but still not there. Think I might need to get a different intake next, but I'll see how the exhaust does first. Any advice appreciate, I know these carb bikes are finicky, thanks.
Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Isaac. Take a look at this video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Pp4l-zbQcy0.html Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
"dont get crazy"... LOL" I laugh everytime i hear you say that because im the master at stripping bolt head sheer off! LOL' I enjoy watching your videos because you are thorough and Calm when you work.
i have been following you for a while dude, i really like your videos brother and i use them a lot while i work on my 883 custom, it is a 2006 with 14,000 miles a real beauty. thanks for the videos and happy new year.
Hi Rocco. Low mileage ‘99 883 that has sat for over 5 years bogs down bad on acceleration. Per your suggestion by email I replaced damaged accelerator pump diaphragm. Same problem. Wondering if accelerator pump nozzle is clogged from the sitting. Can the nozzle be removed from the float bowl cleaned? I saw a test where they filled the float bowl off the carb, pushed down the acc.pump rod and fuel squirted out the nozzle. Did not work for me.
Twist throttle and look at that needle. if it squirts gas your good. 5 years sitting probably clogged. Remove float bowl and with small vice grips at the base of the needle twist and pull to remove, it's a machine fit clean with wire that you used on idol jet you could put fuel in the bowl and use the accelerator pump with carb rod to pump, To see if it works without putting it on the carburetor on the bike.clean with wire that you used on idol jet and compress air to clean. Clean needle seat also. You could put fuel in the bowl and use the acccelerator pump to test. see if it works without putting it on the carburetor on the bike.when reinstalling make sure you point the hole in the needle towards the throat of the Carburator. Any questions just ask, let us know how this works out.
Ask 4 ur help again please. Pulled carb & You were right, the acc. pump valve, needle and the orifices in bowl were completely clogged. Carb cleaner compressed air and wire brush needle did the trick. UNFORTUNATELY Here’s what I see after around the block a couple of times; still bogs down then takes off, also now wants to stall when off the accelerator. Back home I find unused fuel dripping from air side onto filter and filter cover as if the acc.pump fuel not being used, and very black plugs. Last thing when I pulled carb off also wet on the manifold side. Ideas?
I would look at your float needle it's not seating properly and will having an overflow of fuel which is causing a very rich condition. That needle is located under your float. Remove the pin on the float and clean jet needle and reassemble. if it does not work the first time you can buy a new needle jet at HD Dealer for $23, Problem solved. Any question just ask, Let us know how this works out.
To be honest, You have the best and most informative videos about Sportster carbs that i could find over the internet. SUbscribed for life :) Because of Your videos i want to try to clean and fix my 2006 883 by myself instead of giving it to the mechanic. I have a strange problem that my Sporty is choking for a sec instead of accelerating when im trying to fast rev on neutral or sometimes just when i have to stop on the road and then accelerate on first gear. It's like engine stops just for a half second, looked like it dies and then it accelerates good. It only happens when i open throttle just slightly faster than normal on first gear. Today i cleaned whole fuel tank and fuel filter. It was pretty clean. Intake manifold doesn't have any leaks that i could see from spraying some wd-40 around gaskets. I bought it with slip on mufflers (i don't know the brand) and from what i know, previous owner only changed main jet for a bit bigger. From what i read it can be a pilot jet problem? I wanted to clean a carb and put bigger pilot jet, haven't looked there yet, but it should be #42 so i'm planning to get #45. Should i try this? Or maybe am i missing something? Could You give me any hint where i should look and what should i do next? Or should i just leave it to the mechanic? Thanks for any reply!
I would try the Air/Gas screw. Turn out and test ride 1/2 Then 1/4 see what works on that circuit. let us know how many turns it is? Make sure your air filter is nice and clean. no oil on filter. Let us know how this works out. Take a look at this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kivgNpZWHeY.html. Any questions just ask.
@@TwoWheelRocco thanks for replying so fast! The mixture screw is still factory sealed, so i need to drill through it tomorrow. Air filter is almost new, fresh and clean. I've seen this video before, but i don't think it's the same cause, my Sporty is idling really good cold with choke on (it can die when i rev to much on cold and then choke goes a little too fast a bit and then it decelerates and dies) and after engine gets really warmed up it runs on idle great. Oh and one more, in this season it looks like he got a little problems with starting up- i have to start the ignition 2 times for like 5 sec to start it. (It was 3rd time i started it after like 6 month or more winter break, maybe thats why?)I don't know it's somehow related..
@@TwoWheelRocco Fresh plugs installed yesterday too, forgot to mention, i will clean carb, just waiting for the new pilot jet and carb cleaner to come.
Hey Rocco, Thanks for these great instructional vids. I took apart my carb and rebuilt it. After I put it back together I started to notice on the freeway it would drag at higher speeds when I gave it throttle. Today it stalled out on me on the fwy and I barely made it home. Wondering what you think may be the issue? I did put a bigger idle jet in (a 47) and a bigger main jet (185), but not sure that would cause it to run so poorly. Please let me know what you recommend. Thanks
Happy to help. Sounds like your pet cock Diaphragm is failing. I will send you a video on how to test. Thank you for watching and your sub Steve. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html
Hey Rocco I threw the new petcock in there and it didn't seem to solve my problem. I checked the float bowl and it's level when you hold it upside down. Put on a new vacuum hose. Any other suggestions? Thanks for your help
Fyi...After tearing apart the carborator again I figured out what went wrong. The small piece that slips down where the main jet goes was in backwards. When I put it back together it was running fine. At least I got in nice new petcock now! I like the newer design better than the old one.
@@stevee9576 I'm happy to read all is well, look at it as a learning experience. more knowledge on your CV carburetor.. Thank you for watching. Ride safe and have a great day Steve..
Thank you for the video! On my sportster xl 1200 c from 2001, I have a closed opening where you have the air regulator... Is it just a plug and how do I open it?
Happy to help. Any questions just ask, Take a picture and send it to my email E Rocco 3964@gmail.com I can better understand what you're working with. Thank you for watching and your support Emmanuel. Ride safe and have a great day look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Rocco. Thank you for your video about carburetor repair. I have Iron Horse Texas Chopper 107 S&S engine and I have an oil in the air cleaner filter. I replaced the oil and oil filter, 20W-50 as is in manual and the level is good as well, 2 inches from the top. Do you know what can causing this problem and how to repair it ? Kris
Happy to help. When these motors sit for a while, the oil cavitates to the dry sump in your motor from your oil can and when you start the motor after it sits for a while, the oil will escape through the breather and try to work its way back into the oil can. the check valve is allowing the oil to bypass it. It happens on most Harleys if they sit for a few months, some bikes could sit a week or two and have a little oil buildup in the dry sump in your motor, the remedy would be to start your bike and ride it once a week at least and you will not have that problem again do not overfill your oil can, This is what happens when this oil gravitates to the bottom of that motor you tend to put more oil in and this really aggravates the problem. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Kris. Ride safe and have a great day
I'm a 24-year-old guy up here in Alaska. I don't have a whole lot of people to reach out to to help me on my motorcycle. These videos have been more than enough however
Hey Rocco thanks again for vid, I'm about to break one down and clean. What's the best way to do float level adjustment? Is this something that has to be done every time?
Do not adjust float, It is factory set. If you need to do that you are compensating for a bad float needle. Clean reinstall and start. Make sure fuel supple is clean and vacuum on your petcock is good. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html. Take a look it is important that it working order. Let us know how this works out.
Happy to help. I did not loosen the throttle cables. And you'll see there's no need. Choke cable disconnect from left side bracket. Thank you for watching and all your support Luke. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco! My favorite mechanic that I’ve never gotten to meet lol. Question when you are cleaning at the 7:40 mark are you using mass airflow cleaner like you typically recommend instead of harsh carb cleaner? Thanks in advance!
Happy to help. That looks to me as carb cleaner from Walmart. Yes it is tough stuff but don't go crazy with it on your hands. Thank you for watching and your kind words ride safe and have a great day.
Hi Rocco! I bought my dad's Sportster off him and it's running too rich. He never turned the petcock off. I'm wondering if that might be why. He's also had Vance & Hines straight pipe slip ons put on. Should the carburetor be tuned stock for that too?
@@RacingSundown207 I could send a video of it running to my email and take a picture of the spark plug color.. I'll let you know what I think.Erocco3964@gmail.com
Rocco, Your video's are amazing, and when i had my sportster i appreciated the knowledge you gave on the number of the factory jets. Just recently bought a 95 dyna fxdl and pretty sure the carb disassembly is the same, it has aftermarket kurican air filter and scremin eagle pipes. Could you give me some insight of what the factory numbers are for the jets, and what they should be for the aftermarket filter and pipes. I have looked everywhere and can't find anything. Thank you for all your help.
I would start 48 starter 190 main.. 1 3/4. turns out A/F screw. What was in this carburetor? Let us now how that works out. Thank you for your Sub Eric. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Rocco, Thank you so much for taking the time for answering my question. Its a 1995 dyna fxdl- has a 40 mm carb- kurican bloodline airfilter- screaming eagle pipes with baffles out. It has a 170 main jet, and 42 slow jet. They had screw at 2 turns out. ( I set it at 1 3/4 turns. Do the jet sizes in it sound right for air filter and pipes? I guess I am basically trying to figure out why my back pipe sounds like a bird chirping or a slight whistle. I know this coming winter I am going to put brand new Vance & Hines short shots on it and will ultimately be replacing the exhaust gaskets with it. Do you have any other suggestions on why that back pipe is whistling. It's not a metal on metal chirp, its coming from the pipe itself. I took the slip on off and it's still has that chirp/whistle.
I would start 48 starter jet 190 main jet 1 3/4. turns out A/F screw. eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/Carbruetor-Carb-Main-Jet-Pilot-Jet-for-Harley-Davidson-CV-40-XLH883-XLH1200/223662737958?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144any questions just ask.. see how that works out.
Happy to help. Ebay. www.ebay.com/itm/131962212888?fits=Make%3AHarley-Davidson&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item1eb98f9218:g:DQIAAOSwsNlgDJ7O&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkBUIiHwYv5YgVss0WaiENzx3xh%252B7Foe6IHcHmccYfcINm9Un3N49syTOTeTiPUgZz5WVU9RwN7OwOYeGu3Ed4cjXVGkhYB3tJtO5TK0yuIOdfXIOutpWvGQtkSsXomNh4aK2HonDpqcbtNAf8TOH8p78VwXb8rqhsnnknFyzZ4HXZEYw9ktwIumPjxHiQ%252FFfrgOtfR1p9YlHyZyJ8hhO5Nm19UnjEiUU5PJHoTZAKrI59Xt9G0Xy%252FtrqBzWs2A1bLIsbD%252FxcQolmfiAEbtYrK81hIzW%252FlZJeoyLxrehH%252BvsybvK51l57dBR78ukP%252B0HMFPkuoNWBqGegznDIGnPyuc9SqdYyAWBAZPyhM1yqVJX0GMv7iSchzQtKmvQPKeb%252FgkM4Xy5ZUi%252FuPYVo51WIJZ1HhCMW56IAEIvu2DSKIxo6zOGmO%252BIGCjuetgFRGl%252BaP%252BM5jY0NBHg8K0g%252BSp5EljKifey4rUT3UOzmy2f4v0QQ4Js%252BxAsvmmyY3dpUXlHYovjLGCg0Z%252BtMvzGAMX8gVziQuVTO3%252Bb98andZF00r7brfzkYKCAcG6rlI%252FCOmWfIF6ymzjxaBjfunjkEhjs8pcBmepz6WD%252FyNQ8idy1JNWus4lDS9KFvCQoRzlwdvcAKWMBjTzHKVOaJSoKBet%252FqOhGDkQl6%252Fm%252BRlSweh6z1bo1vpe4ne7xxhiVf7x0ewpkdw9Jf5GHaP5DJrh5WdNA9556OiChq9fMrSxh42B4WaaAghq7lNJgSSNI%252F1NEuB5WEHn%252B4bXGjSqO9dTr%252BN6trju2rULxNALHGcppoMhwj%252F%252BM0%253D%7Ccksum%3A131962212888f94e2d9266d647338056c4996d876f2a%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching and your sub Jerry. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Rocco, hope all is well. Totally tore down my carb and cleaned it to your 2 videos, and with your extra tips you add in, I was able to see if they were Factory Jets. That's what I love about the way you do your videos. Question: I seen you do the air screw and the turns for factory setting. As i was looking for my air screw, theres nothing there, it looks like it's sealed off. There's no kind of air screw that's visible. Just a metal plug like. Almost like it was built into the carburetor. Have you ever seen that? Thank you for any explanation you can give me. 2001 Sportster 883
Take a look at this video on Air/Fuel plug...ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wAXcksgvDkM.html. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Eric. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Nice Job Rocco! I have a twin cam Electra Glide with 211 cams and a 95 big bore kit with a screaming eagle K&N filter and aftermarket Reinhardt's with true dual exhaust. The carb had a Dynojet kit in it and it appears they drilled out the velocity slide and of course changed the emulsion tube and the needle to an adjustable clip style with the Dynojet one that will not accept standard jets. The bike's only getting about 120 miles to the tank. I have put the CV emulsion tube back in but what jets do you recommend with this setup. Currently I have a 48 pilot with a 185 main jet. I am also putting the stock needle back in the new slide that should be here soon. What jets do you recommend with this whole setup? I really appreciate your time and knowledge on this matter. Just by putting the new emulsion tube and the 48 and 185 jets I almost have it up to 200 miles to the tank. Just would very much appreciate your input! Thank you Sir!!
Happy to help. Sounds like you have everything under control I would go with the 48 and the 185 main jet.as you are. 1 3/4 A/F screw. No more than 2 turns out. Any questions just ask. How does she idle? And throttle response? Thank you for watching and your support big 88 country. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you Sir! I have the idle set between 900 and 1000. Of course when you first start her up, she needs assistance to stay running until she warms up a bit. Throttle response is good, no popping or backfiring. I will set the adj screw to 1 3/4 and she how she responds. I think it's around 3 turns out right now. Hopefully she responds well to the lower settings on the adj screw, maybe I can get her to over 200 miles on a tank! One more thing, I am replacing the needle with the old sportster needle, the N65C, I think, and add a few thin washers. I have read on some pages that that was the best needle for the CV carb. What do you think? Really appreciate your videos and your time and knowledge shared with us! Ride safe and Have a great day as well!!
@@Big88Country Take a look at this video and you're on the right track, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G1XD0hHtwCw.html. Let us know what you think. Any questions just ask.
Also are the “stock” screw sizes on the float bowl on the carb M4X0.7x8mm screws or M4X0.7x12mm screws. Looking to change out my old ones for newer ones 👍🏼
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub StableEntropy. .Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day
I rejetted my 2000 1200 from 42 to 48. Learned 42 was drilled bigger then the 48..put in the 48. Think i lost main jet needle cvp collar wont know until tomorrow. But i do know my needle wiggles a little left to right and idle is super rich and take off in 1st gear is ruff now was fine before. Decel is so smooth and no carb farts with the 48 instda 42 but somehow its running like crap if i brap the throttle some black smoke comes out. Take off is mighty ruff. Im just trying to step in the right direction. Love ur content rocco!
If there is the brass cvp collar that hold slide needle in place. , then you could've put it in upside down, that would make the needle a little loose. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching.
@@TwoWheelRocco Good day Rocco so i took 48 i put in out then put the 42 back in which was drilled over 48thousand not sure how big.. Then drilled and removed the fsctory plug for the air/fuel screw. gave it all another good cleaning. its running better then ever 2.5 turns out no decel pop amazing actually been adjusted past few days and 2.5 is sweet spot thanks again for all of your knowlege you uplaod!
Happy to read all is well. Test and tune. Nobody knows your bike better than you. Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hay Rocco great video just picked up a 92 1200 for my wife 7200 miles great bike but the bike has been sitting for a year not ridden much few miles is what the old owner told me, i looked in the tank its clean but runs a little rough so after seeing the videos of you cleaning carb im going to try this hopefully this fixes the problem. also when im riding the bike there is like a pause like its not getting good gas flow so again hoping this may just be a carb clean to fix this prob, let me know if this sounds like this could be the prob and thanks i did subscribe to your channel you take the time to show everything and that's great. keep up the good videos
That sounds like the problem. Clean Carburator and check petcock screen in tank. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html And she will ride like new. Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your support.
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support Glynnphillps.. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.
I have a hard tail XL1200S 1998 I hit a hard bump and my float overflow stuck. So I ran the gas out of it a couple of times and it stopped leaking but still don't run right. 🙃
I would clean the carburetor. I would check the petcock and make sure there's a nice screen in there. and there's no corrosion in your gas tank. Dirty fuel leads to those type of problems. Does your bike still have the vacuum operated petcock? Might be dirt in that system. But if you're not leaking fuel, that will take a few heat cycles to run through. Let us know how it works out.
Hi! I recently bought a sportster 1200 2005, full stock, like brand new, it has a plug on the quality screw. You say that with the original silencers is turned by 1 3/4. I think under the plug I also have 1 3/4. I took a ride and the sparks were white, I think the mixture is too poor. I will remove the plug and adjust it. Or does this screw regulate the mixture only at idle and need to change the main fuel jet?What color are your sparks? Greetings from Russia!
If it is all stock. Then look for vacuum leaks, That would cause a lean looking plug. Let me know how it works out. Thank you for your Sub. Any questions just ask.
Never had a stock Sportster set up. Pipe intake and jets make a difference. Stock should be a slight tan. Google Harley Sportster plug color. Hope this helps, Ride Safe and have a great day.
I just bought a 2003 xlh1200 and went for a test ride around the neighborhood and the bike quit on me as I downshifted to make a turn. I pulled out all the old gas and just put in new plugs. (the old ones were very sooty. ) the choke is a little tight to push in and out. Do you think I should rebuild the carb? The bike has 778mi. Thanks for the video. Liked and subbed.
Happy to help, first thing I would look at is your Petcock. I'll send you a video on how to test they are notorious for going bad. .ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
HI Rocco - thank you for the video. I did what you showed in the video above but the problem persists. Gasoline continues to free flow through discharge pipe. What could be the problem that needs to be addressed? My local HD dealer and one other bike repair shop nearby say their techs are not trained on carb repairs and I am in a fix. Any help would be appreciated. Mine is 2001 Sportster 883.
Happy to help. You need to replace the float needle jet, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Massu. Ride safe and have a great day. Take a look at this Carb.video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2VwyFdMBOBc.html
Hi Rocco this is absolutely amazing info and clear tutorial thank you! I had a question I’ve just bought a 2004 Sportster XL1200R and when I pull on the throttle (when choke all the way in) I get serious hesitation or stutter. It’s quite dangerous and wondering what your advise is to sort this. The seller said it’s normal and just ride it 5 or so miles and it will clear up but I’m a bit hesitant ... it’s been sitting for a year !! Any help would be great on where to start !!
Leave the choke out a little longer so it thoroughly warms up. How does your air filter look is there any residue of oil on it. Run your fingers on the bottom of your air breather box. Any oil there? How does she run when warmed up? Thank you for watching and your Sub Hav. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco I thought step 1 would be replace with some 99 octane fuel just clean this system out while doing as you said leave choke out for longer. I was worried to do this originally as everyone says push choke in as soon as possible. New fuel, left choke out, in my 15 min ride it started clearing up and now it’s perfect with choke in. Goes to show - try the basics first. Appreciated, and again, great vids.
Hey! Do you recommend doing a full carburetor clean like this? I feel like my bike needs some love. I don't know what they did to it in the past. It's a 1999. I'd like to do this. Or am I wasting time?
Taking a good look may make me feel better. You never know what's inside. Im having a hard time finding out where to get the rebuild stuff for it. How do I know what to buy? There seems to be variety out there
First two as the video shows clean idle jet and main jet and put it back together. It ran good and now will run better. What was the problem with your Sportster?
@@kymberliemerrill8996 sounds like you have a float needle jet problem take a look at this video and start there if your bike idols and your problem is leaking gas then clean your float needle jet. if that don't work then just replace float needle jet, dealer part. or ebay www.ebay.com/itm/163857642285?epid=805712769&hash=item2626ad332d:g:wH8AAOSwJQdW-9jg. watch this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tS_-M4RuWc4.html. let us know how it works out.
Hey Rocco, I have an 05 XL883L and I've installed a K&N air filter and 2" drag pipes. The Bike runs great but has a slight hesitation at times and almost sounds like a person cough. A friend told me i need to replace my factory 42 jet with a 45 jet, Do you agree with this? Thanks for your video's, I've enjoyed watching them. I changed my own oil because watching you. And now if I do need to change my jet i'll be able to thanks to this video.Merry Christmas!
@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks Man, It will probably be in the Spring when i get around to it. Do I need to change the main jet or leave it the same? I'm hoping to get the Screw for the A/G mixture also to make it easier to adjust. Thanks for your advice.
Do one thing and see how it affects your motor. I would start with A/G screw, turn it to 2 turns out see how she rides no more then 2 3/4 out. if that don't work then go to 45 idle jet.. You will try to minimize the motor from deceleration pop. Then when that is done...You can go to a 170 main jet...Need any help just ask. Stay warm...
Hello Rocco, Hopefully you have some advise for me. 03 Sportster 883, I have what I believe is a 185 pilot jet and 47 idle jet, had to upgrade a while back per hour advise and bike Idles smooth and runs great. I recently noticed that when I turn off the bike about let’s say an hour of riding, it sounds like it’s choking, or wants to start back up. It only does it when I turn off the bike. But if I turn off the fuel and let it be in a few second like that, it doesn’t do it or rarely. The mixture screw is at about 1.5 turns. Any idea what could be causing the bike to choke/stutter when turning it off?
Happy to help. I would swap out the idol jet for a 45. And see what that does. Sounds like too much fuel lower your idle? Thank you for watching and your sub Enrique. That's not how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day
@@TwoWheelRocco hi, long story short I lowered to 45 and noticed it was acting funny, went back to your response and I guessed I missed read it, so I went back to the 46 and adjusted my idle. And you were right, I had the idle too high. I took it out for a test ride for about 30 miles and shut bike off about five times and it did not bog on me when turning it off. I forget this is a 883 and not my 1200 Sportster so I was trying to make it sound like my 883. But finally got it working right, thank you so much for you assistance. I always go back to you videos to keep learning on how to work on my bike. Next project I need to change the fork oil. Already watched your video a few times. Again thank you so much and have a great day!
Happy to read all went well.. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Enrique. Do the forks 15w oil. You will love the ride. stiffens it up a little bit Let us know how this works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Did you clean this carb? You might won't to remove A/F plug count how many turns in. Then remove and clean with carb cleaner. That is your idle circuit. Any questions just ask, Thank you for your Sub.
Hi Rocco. I apreciate your videos and have learned alot about my sportster from them. But i have a problem im not sure how to fix. The slide in my carb only pull when i give it full throttle. And there is an explosion if i give it more throttle. I have cleaned the carb, changed the slide and diaphragm because the white plastic on the slide was partially melted with a dent, changed the accellerator diaphragm. i plan to change the manifold gaskets. What can cause this? I have aftermarket V&H short shots exhaust and arlen ness big sucker airfilter on a 2001 883 sportster.
Happy to help. Your slide on a CV carburetor is vacuum operated. This means the bike has to be moving. When your sportster is at rest and you twist the throttle that's why the slide is not gonna go up, it might shake a little bit but it's not gonna go up. What jets are you running in your carburetor?. Thank you for watching and your sub desertsun. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Hi thank you for the fast reply. In the video about 18 minutes when you give it some gas. We can see the slide move up and down. I feel like mye slide does not react the same way. Im running a 50 pilot jet and 180 main jet. When not running stock exhaust and stock air filter. How should i tune the idle mixture screw? I seen the video you have about the issue. But that sportster is mainly stock. So you twist it to stock. Should i try a half turn or 1/4 turn more maybe?
@@eirikskogh What bike year and size? Sounds like pilot is to big. If you could send a video of the bike without the breather on it with you revving it up. To erocco3964@gmail.
Hi Rocco, Thanks for the tutorial. For my 2006 Sportster XL1200C, when I removed the Needle Jet Holder & Main Jet I didn't notice if my needle jet come out or not. If the needle jet is missing would the bike idle and run?
It could idle but wash out once you hit the throttle. it can't meter Fuel off throttle without needle. That is located in your slide. Hope this helps. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=566&b=9&c=0&d=2005%20SPORTSTER%AE%20XL%20883C%20CUSTOM%20(CJ)%20CARBURETOR%20ASSEMBLY. Look at part # 55 # 63
@@ak9ultramax You can buy the same tool at harbor freight www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-1-2-Drive-Manual-Impact-Driver-Set-made-in-USA-Part-47641/183829984978?epid=2254322784&hash=item2acd1ef6d2:g:a0MAAOSwI7tZxmW0 This works so you do not strip the screws.
Thanks Sir... Im having problem with 2001 sportster. It keeps backfiring and the bike frequently stop running after few miles. Need to wait it to get warm then u can start it back. Maybe something wrong with the carburetor i guess
@@ak9ultramax Sounds like your Ignition module is going bad. So you drive a few miles and she dies. Then you wait 5 or 10 minutes and she starts. It will back fire if you don't let it cool long enough. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=430&b=12&c=0&d=2002%20XL883%20SPORTSTER%AE%20883%20STANDARD%20(CA)%20ELECTRICAL%20-%20ELECTRONIC%20CONTROL%20MODULE%20W/%20COIL%20ASSEMBLY Look at part 21. You can buy on Ebay for much cheaper. Hope this help, Let us know how this works out.
Amazing video just wish I could see more of what you were doing it kept going out of camera view but I will keep watching til I can do it just as good thanks
Sorry about that. I'll send you this video. Maybe this is better. Any questions just ask.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Pp4l-zbQcy0.htmlsi=iKGbax8E1IOS_cL- thank you for watching all your support. Ride safe and have a great day. Love those Sportster.
I would look at your needle jet and seat. This is where your gas flows into your carburator bowl. clean or replace. I find just replace your needle jet and clean needle jet seat real well. partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=281&b=10&c=0&d=1998%20FXDWG%20DYNA%AE%20WIDE%20GLIDE%20(GE)%20CARBURETOR%20ASSEMBLY. Let us know how this works out. Part # 57
Busy at work but I finally got the leak fixed. Completely tore down the carb, and cleaned everything. Float had some liquid in it so o got a new one along with a new plunger. Starts easy and idles, to.orrow fine tune and test ride. Thanks again
Happy to help. I will send you a link from Ebay. Thank you for watching and all your support Angel. Ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2505460.m570.l2632&_nkw=cv+carb+jets&_sacat=6028
Rocco I just put a new carburetor on my 99 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide and I am getting some fireback or pops when I release the throttle and I just am lost at what to do next
Happy to help. Sounds like air from a vacuum leak, check your vacuum lines and the intake. it is a 1999 They could be failing the rubber seal on intake for the and the two rings for your intake on the motor intake. Did you buy this carburetor on eBay and how much did it cost? Some of them can be problematic China. I've seen them as cheap as $60 on eBay. Nothing but problems. What jets are in the new carburetor. What was it doing prior to the new carburetor? Thank you for watching and your sub mat. Ride safe and have a great day.
Happy to Help, It could've been stuck to the back of the plate. all gaskets are important. Thank you for watching and your Sub. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco I just installed a new CV carburetor to my 94 sportster it dies once set upright and I notice that my pipes got really hot really fast usually never happens , I put in new main and pilot jets as the sizes in currently were incorrect the throttle works but it doesn’t catch fully all the time , is this an adjustment or did I do something wrong Also when it dies sometimes smoke comes out of the carb
Sounds like a fuel problem may be your petcock or a bad gas tank filter. what jets are in this new carburetor that you are running? Thank you for watching and your Sub Jonathan. Ride safe have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco 195 main 42 pilot according to paper the carb had started nicely just before rode around block and stalled mid turn without throttle , wouldn’t start again after is that a jet problem or a fuel air mix problem ?
@@jonathansantorelli4529 a new Carburator would start a idle and get you around the block. You have a problem with fuel, as in gas tank or Petcock. I'm will send you a video, test your petcock it's very common with these older bikes to have rusty gas tanks bad Petcock screens bad Petcock diaphragm. This is what controls your gas flow to your carburetor. Take a look. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html. What year Sportster and how many miles?
Can you tell me what tool is used to remove the breather bolts? I'm having a hard time finding the right tool to remove them from my 97 XL1200C sportster.
Hope this helps. Thank you for watching and your Sub T A....Let us know how this work out. Ride Safe and have a great day.www.google.com/search?q=1997+sportster+breather++hardwear&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=APq-WBt5A56L5w0zk1HeE0cJXV3PDiWtFQ%3A1649253149418&ei=HZtNYtWPGaPhxgG256zwCw&ved=0ahUKEwiVkvbgyv_2AhWjsDEKHbYzC74Q4dUDCA0&oq=1997+sportster+breather++hardwear&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAw6BwgAEEcQsANKBAhBGABKBAhGGABQjBBYnxpgwi1oAXABeACAAcYBiAG2ApIBAzAuMpgBAKABAcgBCMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz
You gotta realize these bikes are getting old pots have been changed but to the best of my knowledge it's an Allen head. If you want get a flashlight, take a picture. And send it to Erocco@3964 Gmail.com.
@@TwoWheelRocco I found out that the breather bolts are aftermarket. I had to use a t50 torx bit to get it out. I appreciate your reply though! I may email you for some advice laster one though if that's okay.
Another fantastically helpful video. One suggestion tho, the background music needs to go, you don't need it. It's hard to listen to a generic loop for 20+ minutes.
Happy to help. Sorry about the music. I am learning . Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Randall. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hi Rocco! I have cleaned idle jet and main jet, than sprayed the carburetor with cleaner. Put it back together. It idles pretty ok but chokes down to the full stop immediately when throttle. Also there's a little bit of black smoke and a strong smell of fuel. Any advice? It did stutter a little before but now I cannot even ride :(
@@pitusmetallica air/gas screw has a lot to do with the idle circuit. This adds fuel to fuel circuit.. Sometimes that can get so dirty that it interferes with the running of your bike. Remove screw spray a little cleaner. in Be conscience of the rubber seal, spring in the washer. That's what I would do. Let us know how that works out.
Hey Rocco. I have an 01 sportster with screaming eagle pipes and air intake . What jet size range should I start with? They are open pipes . And I was told if you have tk adjust the air fuel mixture few more then 3 turns out it needs a different jet size. Is that true?
Happy to help. What size motor. Thank you for watching and your sub Anthony. I believe three turns out on an air fuel screw is way too much... anything more than 2 1/2 turns out you should rase your idle jet. Because the A/F screw will vibrate loose and fall out..Not Good. .Take a look at this video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cjixbd1ctqY.html. Hope this helps, Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco it’s an 883 I’m pretty sure stock was 160 and 42 or 43. What range should I start in? The video link you sent me was a 1200. I’m having trouble getting info for an 883
@@anthonyrizzo5973 I would start with a 45 idle open pipe and a 170 Main see how that works if needed three washers under the needle and one and three-quarter turned out on the air/ fuel screw. Let us know how that works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco thanks man. Just got it apart I had a 45 and a 165 and it was running lean. I’m wondering if I had an air leak at the carb for it to run that lean. Going to get the 170 jet like you said and try that and the washer on the needle trick if that doesn’t work. The carb was super dirty but I know the acc pump was working as it squirted like it did in this video. My rod for my acc pump has some corrosion on it if I clean it up with a wire brush I should be okay right? Or should I buy a new rod? I heard you say it needs to be super clean and lube it I think you said
@@anthonyrizzo5973 the Excelerator pump rod just clean up, not that important now as for an air leak, vacuum leak that would make it run lean that's something to look at. Spray it with carb cleaner or starter fluid and see if the idle raises around any of your intake gaskets. Let us know how this works out.
you will need to use a very small pin punch. Make sure you take notice of witch way the pin is removed. look close you will see an direction arrow on carb. float towers. Support float towers with 1/4 deep socket, when removing pin. tap pin lightly. Let us know how this works out
@@TwoWheelRocco couldn't get her to budge that way so I used a center punch and popped right out. Putting carb back on I notice in the back there's a hose that splits into 2 hoses one end of the split looks like it belongs on something the other has what looks like a flat head screw....any help appreciated......
Back of carb. on top you will see hose nipple. That is where your vacuum hose goes. That hose starts at your petcock goes to a tee pipe, one end goes too carb. the other to advance solenoid. That has been block off with flat head screw. Hope this helps Jeff. Let us know how this works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco mine in 02 xl1200 is it possible the vacume hose goes on the other side of the bike and not on the actual petcock. There a nozzle I found when looking at the petcock its on a round plastic disk....
Hello love your channel quick question if you might be able to help 88 sportster 883 month ago started hesitating at take off and black smoke by watching your videos i have replaced carburetor plugs wires new coil new pickup module cleaner gas tank filter still missing and hesitating bad with some black smoke and some back fire any help would be great thanks and great channel
Happy to help you have to start with a petcock in the gas tank screen. This is where it all begins. I will send a video on how to test your Petcock. Let us know how that works out. Thank you for watching it all your support Bryan. Ride safe and have a great day. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html. Let us know how it works out.
@TwoWheelRocco okay i did that first and cleaned the screen by watching your videos lol learned a lot from you thanks but after that put new plugs and wires rebuilt the carburetor and then put a brand new one in, put a brand new coil in, put a new ignition pick up module in (which wasn't easy). Starts and idols fine but during take off it is hesitating like it wants to stall. Thanks for any help you can give me!
@TwoWheelRocco they are just the stock jets forty five i believe came in the new carburetor its a 883 1988 model it idles good and starts this just started happening about a month ago we were trying to check the timing on it tonight because i just put that new pickup in this one has the bolt on the other side of the engine we went by the service manual and we can't see any marks in the sight glass to time it unless you could tell me what your looking to see in that hole with the light shining on it it is just strange runs good until you go to take off then hesitation and like cutting out on me take your time getting back i surely hate bothering you with in many questions thanks again also is the cylinder closest to rear tire number one or the one in front ? Thanks again wish you were close i would just pay you to take a look lol
I would buy the manual on eBay for that 1988 model, I don't want to tell you something I'm not absolutely sure about. But 45 is a 1200 jet, how about the main jet, size. What exhaust and air filter? it all makes a difference. What carburetor did you buy? Did you buy one off eBay like Chinese $60 carburetor, that could be a problem. If the bike can start an idle, you don't have an ignition problem. You got a fuel curve problem. Check your accelerator pump that it's squirting and put the proper size jets in and that Carburator could be too much fuel. Like I said, if it idles, it's electronic ignition there's no points. it runs, Its fuel problem.
Happy to help. Maybe this other video is better, I will send it. Thank you for watching and your sub.Brian. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out. Take a look. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Pp4l-zbQcy0.html
That works on vacuum as your riding when you need more power.. CV carburetor at idle you have an excelerator pump to get you over lean spot. Thank you for your Sub TB. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hey rocco I was wondering if you can help me out. I have the same 03 sportster that's been sitting for 4 years because of what i that was a bad ignition module. I put in a new module cleaned the carb and new gas and cleaned the fuel filter it's still not starting. What else should i do. It has spark. The symptoms 4 years ago were I would start it up ride just fine and then when i turn it off and try to turn it on it wouldn't start until it cooled down and Back fire. Please help I appreciate what you do thank you sir.
Hope this helps. make sure you have a new battery, fully charged. Start with your Petcock. diaphragm vacuum leak test. Make sure you got clean gas, clean screen. start there I'll send you a video on how to test your petcock. .ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Fo9Q93OJXI.html. Thank you for watching.and your sub Steve. Ride safe and have a great day let us know how it works out..
Did you get it figured out yet ..hot and no start ..check for spark when hot ..if original spark plug coils ..they heat up slightly expand internally and fail hot ... Try new ignition coils ..good luck..
@@jerryking1434 Thank you for your helpt. WE really do appreciate that Jerry. Let's see how it works out. I put my money on ignition module. That is a weak point ons those years. 2003 and older. They mounted them under the right side con cover, exposing it to a lots of heat. and then they fail.. heats up fails, cools down works. I'll will let you know how it works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco hey rocco I appreciate your help. I have the same sportster the issue i have now is that the bike turns off after I take the choke off. Starts just fine and sounds good with choke on then cuts off. Let me know what you think rocco and thank you brother.
Happy to help. Your idle jet is clogged. When the choke is on, it's running through that choke circuit when you shut the choke off the idle jet cannot supply fuel. Then it stalls clean the idle jet and your bike will be as good as new. Thank you for watching and your sub.srenteria. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
