help removing carb needle clips

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  1. chuntera

    chuntera New Member

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    Pulled the keihin CV carbs from my 86 vfr700. I want to remove the jet needle from the diaphram/piston assembly. The needle is held in by a plastic bolt. I stuck a 8mm socket on it but just rounds the plastic head. The FSM has some vague reference to pushing on the needle while loosening the bolt.

    I mostly see circlips holding carb needles in place. How the heck do you get that plastic piece out ?

    thnks
     
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    Push down and turn the phillips-head portion about 1/8 turn CCW while putting a little pressure upwards on the needle from below.:loyal:
     
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    Why do you want to pull your needles? Are they bent? You usually do not want to mess with your main needles unless they are bent or broken.
     
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    You can reach into the slide with pliers and grip it while you turn it if damaged, helps pull it oot as well. A longer set of quality needle nose will get it done, just a partial turn and they come oot.
     
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    Apparently they aren't always CCW. Two of the plastic needle holders had to be rotated clockwise to remove.
     
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