Need Info on PCV, Pulse Air, Etc.

[markaz]

Thanks for all the replies, guys. All helpful info.

I talked to Dave in Mesa this morning. He seems to think it won't be a big deal to get it tweaked to pass. I'm taking it to his place tomorrow afternoon and (hopefully) over to the testing station afterwards. I'm too much of a noob with the bike to think I can get it set properly. Hopefully once it's done by someone who knows what he's doing it'll be easier next time (and I'll know the bike better). I'll post back with the results tomorrow.

[88bmwjeff]

I'm too much of a noob with the bike to think I can get it set properly. Hopefully once it's done by someone who knows what he's doing it'll be easier next time (and I'll know the bike better). I'll post back with the results tomorrow.

No need to apologize for knowing your limits. While things like this seem easy to those who have been there, I always think it's better to pay someone to do the things you don't know how to do. I think it's cheaper in the long run vs doing it wrong and causing a problem. Plus, it's often quicker with much less frustration.

BTW, I've been working on my bike for about 8 years now, and I have no idea how the solenoids for the gas and vapor are connected (they were removed when I purchased the bike).

[markaz]

Dave found that one of the throttle cables is not the correct one so he can't adjust the free play in that carb & so can't properly sync them. He's going to order the correct one and then have at it. I had noticed that there didn't seem to be any free play in that side but figured it was just my unfamiliarity with the bike. Anyway, I'm gonna be out of town for a while so it might be a week or so before any more progress.

One of the joys of old cars & bikes...fixing previous owner's 'fixes'. I can understand making some changes but often it seems like doing it right the first time wouldn't have been all that much harder or more expensive. On well...if it was easy it wouldn't be as much fun.

Dave concurred with the majority opinion...leave the PAS off...it's more trouble than it's worth. Anyone need a set of PAS bits? Such a deal I have for you...

[20774]

/ mod hat on /

Please do not offer items in a "deal" through the forum. That's what the Fleamarket, etc., are all about. Besides, nobody want's the PAS stuff...it's all about taking the stuff off.

Thanks...

/ mod hat off /

[markaz]

Oops...sorry. I was actually joking...left out the smilie. I didn't figure anyone would take it seriously.

[jgr451]

Markaz:I knew you were kidding.I have the same system on my 95 and appreciate you bringing this up(again) so I can figure out how to add my bits to the Planet Recycle effort.

[markaz]

Just to follow up on this thread...in case anyone is still interested...

After replacing the incorrect throttle cable and syncing the carbs it passed the emissions test with flying colors (and it seems to run smoother too). Thanks to Dave at Quality Cycle Service in Mesa for a great job and for answering a bunch of stoopid newbie questions about the bike. Now it's off to the MVD to get the title transferred...fun & games. Then I intend to do some more riding...

[brittrunyon]

Just to follow up on this thread...in case anyone is still interested...

After replacing the incorrect throttle cable and syncing the carbs it passed the emissions test with flying colors (and it seems to run smoother too). Thanks to Dave at Quality Cycle Service in Mesa for a great job and for answering a bunch of stoopid newbie questions about the bike. Now it's off to the MVD to get the title transferred...fun & games. Then I intend to do some more riding...

Way To GO!