[paulcra]

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1985 LTD. What opens the air valve? It looks as if a bimetal pushes it
open, but this also looks as if it is a contact for the electronic part of
the valve.

Thank You for the help.
:12beige:

 

[paulcra]

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Sorry for the delay, had to go to Louisiana.
This one has a spring that pull's it shut.
If I open it by hand, with the suction side
connected it slows down the idle, and seems
to not run as rich. I think it is broken, but it
would have to be closed to choke the engine
to start when cold, and open as it warm's up.
Right? Do not know for sure. :baffled:

:12beige:

Thank you for all help.

 

[paulcra]

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I thought the fuel pump ran constantly? Will it hurt to wedge
this thing open and run it that way? The exhaust does not
kill you instantly when the valve is open. Some body has the
valve on ebay...item number 4545021009. Hate to buy it if
a sensor somewhere is not telling it to open. Wife has me
on a very limited bike budget.

:12beige:
Thank You for the info.

 

[paulcra]

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O.K. I started the bike and found out that I had the engine speed
backwards. It idles at around 900 with the valve closed and up
around 1300 with valve open. If it is naturally supposed to be
open it is broke. The spring would then pull it closed as needed.
I just dont know.:baffled:
Guess I'll buy one and find out.
:12beige:
Thank You for the help.