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How Replace Carb Diaphragms?

Started by 86FJNJ, November 30, 2024, 11:20:41 AM

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86FJNJ

I looked in the carb files and used the search function but didn't see any overviews on how to change the diaphragms on the slides. One of mine is completely ripped so needs replacing. Seems near impossible to get off without breaking the plastic pieces.

86FJNJ

ok so I put one of the slides directly on a space heater for like 30 minutes and then was able to stick a flat head screwdriver in between the plastic pieces and pull out the bad diaphragm. I put the replacement one in the same way. The new (cheapo) diaphragm is just rubber with no mesh in it so it springs back at a different rate than the stock ones, but I'm thinking that's ok for now just to see if the bike runs and idles but know I'll need to have all the diaphragms the same when actually riding the bike.

Old Rider


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