TIME FOR A BASIC TUNE-UP/ UPGRADE

[0BARK4322]

OBARK, the idle speed screw is not the "barrel adjuster" up on the throttle.  I think you may be referring to that.  That is to take the free play out of the throttle.  The idle speed screw is usually the larger center screw on the carb.  It sticks into the carb right in the middle where the slide is.  It actually sets how far the slide can close or move down.  The idle mixture screw will be smaller and on the downstream side of the idle speed screw.  A good starting point for both screws is typically 1.5-2 turns out.  First set the idle speed, then fine tune for max rpm with the mix screw.  Then turn the mix screw 1/8 turn back out to richen it a tad more.  You may then have to re-adjust the idle speed screw to lower the rpm's back down to where the wheel doesn't turn on the center stand.  Once the carb is set you can check the throttle grip for free play and adjust it with the barrel adjusted on the handle bar.  The service manual will state the free play.  It's usually about 2mm.

WHICH SCREW AND ALSO WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE JASIL SV 1 VARIATOR KIT (MHR-SCOOTER HOSPITAL) $95--LOWER PICTURE

[Shaka]

Here's your carb pic with the screws labeled.  I've heard decent things about the Jasil Variator, but I've never actually used one.  It does look nice though!  Moped Hospital has also been pretty good to deal with.  Steve is extremely knowledgeable.  Be aware that they will push their products over the Malossi, but I that's because that is what they sell.  Remember you get what you pay for.  They compare it to the Malossi, but I'm sure there is a reason for that!

[0BARK4322]

WOW HOW YOU GET THOSE ARROW ON MY CARB BUT LET ME GET THIS RIGHT, THE IDLE SCREW WILL MAKE THE IDLE GO HIGHER OR LOWER AND THE MIXTURE WILL ALLOW MORE OR LESS AIR INTO THE CARB --RIGHT

[wordslinger]

...them some funny looking carbs....

 

[Shaka]

WOW HOW YOU GET THOSE ARROW ON MY CARB BUT LET ME GET THIS RIGHT, THE IDLE SCREW WILL MAKE THE IDLE GO HIGHER OR LOWER AND THE MIXTURE WILL ALLOW MORE OR LESS AIR INTO THE CARB --RIGHT

Yep, sounds like you got it! 
Idle speed screw clockwise- higher rpm
Idle mix screw clockwise- less fuel

[zombie]

  HOW YOU GET THOSE ARROW ON MY CARB    How did you do that?

[Shaka]

I right clicked on the pic and "saved image as"
Then I opened the image in "paint"
When I was done drawing on it I "saved as"
Then reposted.
Real easy, took less than 5 min!

[0BARK4322]

I'M TRYING TO SEE A BIGGER PICTURE OF SHAKA CARB WITH THAT AIR FILTER IT SEEMS TO MAKE MORE ROOM FOR WORKING IN THAT AREA

[Shaka]

It definitely does free up a lot of room!  I don't actually have that air filter set-up now.  Now I have a big intake manifold and a snorkel on the air filter.  The carb now sits back closer to the rear shock, and the air filter is extended back and to the outside of the shock.

[zombie]

It's all about using the "spare parts" you already bought. 1 good tip is to look for every scoot in every back yard, You can get LOTS of goodies for free!

[0BARK4322]

NOT AS MANY SCOOTER UP NORTH AS WE HAVE COOOLD WEATHER HERE, HOLD ON--AHH CHOO-- BUT YOU GUY MUST DO SOME HEAVY MODS ON YOUR SCOOTER WITH ALL THAT NICE WEATHER !!!!!!WHAT!!! ALL THOSE MODS AND NO PICTURE----WHAT

[0BARK4322]

NOW I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHICH KYMCO TO PURCHASE--I'M LOOKING AT THE AGILITY 125CC $2049.00 OR THE SUPER 8 150CC $2399.00 THOSE SEEM TO BEEN THE ONLY ONES IN THAT CLASS OTHER THEN THE PEOPLES WHICH I DON'T WANT----WHICH IS BETTER FROM YOU GUYS EXPERIENCE

[Shaka]

If it were between those 2, personally I'd go with the S8.  A bit more performance oriented!

[0BARK4322]

I AM GOING THIS WEEKEND TO A HARLEY DEALER WHO SELLS THE KYMCO LINE OF SCOOTERS AND ALSO THEY LET YOU TEST RIDE THEM----GRRRRRREAT

[sidthesloth]

Lucky Bugga! All the best, get yourself a good deal.