.018 drill bits??
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04-05-2012 | 08:19 PM
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04-05-2012 | 10:40 PM
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Does anyone here have a .018 drill bit laying around that they would be kind enough to loan out? I looked online and it appears that the only way to buy them is in bulk. That doesn't make much sense when I will only need 1 bit for about 5 seconds. Not to mention, the bits appear to sell for $.50, but shipping is $7!!
I'm going to be tearing into my carb to install the jet kit as soon as it gets here and would like to get rid of the hard starting due to the too small starter jet while I am in there.
Thanks in advance.
I'm going to be tearing into my carb to install the jet kit as soon as it gets here and would like to get rid of the hard starting due to the too small starter jet while I am in there.
Thanks in advance.
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04-05-2012 | 11:00 PM
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Starter jet drilling is a custom mod people do to help with starting, it only has an effect when the choke is out... I got my bit in the mail today, I will be doing it as well in a few weeks. I've heard of good results with it.
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04-05-2012 | 11:10 PM
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The 0.018" enrichment drill has NOTHING to do with rejetting with the DJ kit or Kaw jets. And DO NOT drill out to 0.18". The bit should be reaming out just the tiniest bit of extra material from the enrichment (choke) jet.
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04-06-2012 | 12:27 PM
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When you drill, hold the carb upside down, less change of filings getting into holes. I drilled mine holding the bit with my hands, NO POWER ANYTHING, VERY easy to do took 2 seconds---be careful and go slow , bits can break easily.
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04-06-2012 | 05:15 PM
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04-06-2012 | 06:14 PM
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Do yourself a favor and mic the bit(s)..........
Since most of these tiny bits are made for hobbyists they are not made to any tolerance.
I had two kits and still ended up going two sizes over to get the correct .018" drill bit.
Since most of these tiny bits are made for hobbyists they are not made to any tolerance.
I had two kits and still ended up going two sizes over to get the correct .018" drill bit.
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04-06-2012 | 11:59 PM
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I got the whole fancy set including the tiny bit holder for hand drilling from a harbor freight style store here in town. Like 3 bucks.
I could easily loan it to you if you lived nearby. No idea where you live since your location information is blank.
The correct DJ kit for the 2009 klx does not require drilling this jet. The jet drilling is to fix another problem and it worked very well for me.
I could easily loan it to you if you lived nearby. No idea where you live since your location information is blank.
The correct DJ kit for the 2009 klx does not require drilling this jet. The jet drilling is to fix another problem and it worked very well for me.
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04-07-2012 | 01:55 AM
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I ordered my bit from Mcmaster to make sure i got a machinist grade quality. Its soooo tiny once you actually get it in ur hands lol
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