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Old 05-12-08, 11:27 AM
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Re: carb cleaning


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Originally Posted by keeena View Post
Chances are those screws use a JIS (Japanese industrial standard) head and requires a special type of screwdriver. It looks similar to a Phillips head, but can be damaged by using a non-JIS driver/bit. JIS head is indicated by a small dot on the head of the screw.

Here is an excellent 9 page write up w/ pics on cleaning carbs...its specifically authored for the Suzuki GS bikes, but its basically the same for any CV carb.
The GSResources - Carb Rebuild Pg. 1 of 9
Thanks, Keeena...funny you should mention it...once I saw those screw heads, I remembered a thread on here about JIS specs, and how rare the tools were availabilty-wise in the USA. That was when I started gritting my teeth! Frustrating, to say the least. You know of any local parts stores or stealers who stock them? I think theyre only available online? Thanks for the link too....
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