Pissing fuel out of left fat drain... ('89)

[andyb]

I'm sure there's an ideal way to remove them.  What's worked for me is definitely the Wrong Way (TM), but I stick the ass end of a drill or ream that fits precisely into the seat, then a set of pliers can clamp down quite hard without distorting the brass too much.  If you do get them even slightly out of round (hint, stick a needle into one and rotate it, you'll feel it hang up if you've ovaled one), you can carefully bend them back into shape. They're not a screw fitting, just held by the orings, which I'd imagine were a lot softer when they went together than they are now.

There's something to be said for just replacing the lot though.  Because then you could break out the vice grips and just SMASH them little bastards, which is exactly what you want to do after fighting with them a few minutes!

And yes, the mains should all be uniform.  There's some pictures here, but the key image you probably want to see is this one:

[Arnie]

Just a suggestion for removing the float needle jets -
Take a pair of needle nose pliers, put a piece of plastic tube over each jaw, and then use those to rotate the jet to break the seal of the O-rings.  You don't need to use a lot of force, and this will protect them from teeth marks.
Putting a same size drill bit in (as Andyb mentions) will prevent crushing them too.

Arnie

[GoofyLeo3]

The more I dig into these carbs and compare with pix of ones known to be good, the more I wonder how my brother got this bike to 150mph.... numerous times. 
Therefore, I am deferring to the expert at RPM. Gonna finish this smoke and cup 'o Joe, trundle down to the basement, put in the movie 'IQ' with Walter Matthau, reassemble the carbs, box them up and send 'em out to CA. I know I would screw something up trying to get some of these pieces out  , so I'll leave it to Randy.
Thanks for all the insightful replies, Forum, but I'm gonna leave this to an expert and instead dive into my SilverWing Interstate that needs a respray.
Supposed to be 60* this weekend....maybe I'll free up some basement space and pull out my '87 Magna. 

[andyb]

I can tell you for a certainty that a 1200, running on three cylinders and overjetted by about six sizes will still comfortably put 135 on the speedo without much effort.

They're shockingly more powerful when they're working properly.



..also, funny, another person with an FJ and a 87 magna in their garage

[GoofyLeo3]

"I can tell you for a certainty that a 1200, running on three cylinders and overjetted by about six sizes will still comfortably put 135 on the speedo without much effort. "

That's what my Genisis-engined Fazer said!
Anyway; the carbs are on their way to 'the promised land'.  
Who else has the FJ/Magna combo?