How-to adjust CB550 needle clip position without removing carbs. 

Dude, I wish I could take a hands on class with you!!!!! Oh, well this is the next best thing!!! Thanks for your time & effort on your videos!!!!!

The 500 4, I had in the mid 70’s showed to have amazon power. Change the timing, change sprocket size, enlarge the bore, 4 into one exhaust ( no muffler) and two side draft Webber carburetors, ( same size I used on my Alfa). My wife would run my Alfa and my bike around 135 mph for nice ride.

On my CB750s' (DOHC) I have swapped needles while not removing the carb bank. Next week will Shim the needles while not removing the carb bank -

Good tips. I have the same problem on my Cb550k. Wasn't sure if it was possible to adjust needles with carbs in place. Thanks. 🏍👍🇨🇦

Thanks Taylor! I was just about to try this then saw your video!? Great timing!

This is super helpful!!! I’ve had my 550 running fantastic at idle and at open throttle accelerates beautifully but just on rolling on or maintenance throttle it sputters a bit. Tried everything except this. Everything except the 4-1 exhaust is stock and all specs in the carb pretty much within factory range. Will definitely give it a shot. Thank you for the great content!

Awesome job the bike sounds great! :)

great explanation Taylor...thank you

Thanks for the very nice videos! I guess that you don't need to synchronise the carbs after this operation, right?

Thanks for the video, truly useful and clear! I've a question: in case of non-adjustable needle (eg. Cb 650 rc03 with PD51 carbs), how would you operate? I mean, personally, I got my bike running on pods (please don't scream out!) but still I find it a little unreactive when opening throttle (and yes, I checked and refurbished the accelerator pump). Could the needle adjustment help a bit? (slow jet and idle jet already fixed). Thanks in advance. Giovanni

Hi Noticed your not running the stock air filter. As this bike has aftermarket filters do you have to adjust the needles to run richer as the filters breath more air. If you do how much do you recommend in adjusting needle position. Buy the way great videos. Re GA arts from the UK

Good work anything about Cb k3?500 same needl adjustment ?

An artist, love ya! Do you or someone else know a channel for the Yamaha SR400 and 500? Cheers!

Tylor, my round slides have a nylon washer between the slide and the needle. Is that washer supposed to be there ?

Awesome content. I just rebuilt my cb500 carbs with your help. I have a question though. My air/fuel screws do not fully seat with the spring in the carb. Should I screw them in without the spring first to find where they seat and then put the spring in and go 1 1/2 turns out from where they bottomed out without the spring? The spring seems to be binding up the screw before it seats. Thanks!

@ClassicOctane, what was your thought process for determining that you should richen the mix on the needle? i.e. sputtering at x,xxx RPM = too lean?

Love the look of those handlebars! What is their name? I didn't see it in your amazon links.

Doable on PD carbs as well I imagine?

Hey I just got a 1975 Honda 550 four and I need to replace all the electronics how should I go about that?

Is it possible to do this with the tank on the bike?

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Change the problem cover screws with hex head…….. why not

this is cheating!! That locking tab that's missing is the most difficult part on 2 & 3