T-6 Toomey Exhaust

[BrianEb]

I was thinking about putting on my T-6's by myself. Changing the Main and Needle Jets myself.

I've read the Toomey directions over & over again. Just wondering what kind of pitfalls I should look out for on tackling this type of job. The dealers & hop up shops in Michigan want at least $200.00 to tackle this type of job. What does everyone think can a semi rookie pull this job off.

 

The only part that I really don't understand is the spring where the needle jet is located trying to compress that spring after you have changed needle jets, to put it back into the carb

 

any insight would be greatly appreciated

[frocashmoney24]

you can def do this stuff all yourself, where do u live, i know if i was close i'd go down and help you, now are you talkin about the spring in the carb cap? cuase u dont need to take that out to put in a new main

[Banshee169]

Just did that myself. I also eliminated the TORS on my 87 shee. The spring does not need to come off unless you plan on switching needles which I would suggest doing. I did exactly what the directions said to do and everything turned out perfect. There is a washer under the main jet so be careful not to lose them. Just keep everything clean and you might as well clean out the carbs and pressure test the float valves while your in there. With Toomey's set up the bike starts up first kick, I'm a little rich running the 280 mains but I just put a new top end in it and I would rather be rich than lean when breaking it in. Hope this helps.

[spoolnvr4]

ok.... i am about to do this job myslef too... what is TORS... and if you eliminate it, that is better?

[da_man02]

TORS is just simply your throttle override system which can be easily eliminated. the motion pro kit w/ cables retails for about 75-100 dollars.

[sandgrencivic2k1]

I installed the t6 kit. I would suggest not changing the needle. I changed it with the toomey needle, and had not bottom or mid hit. I changed them to the stock needles on 4th clip and runs like a raped ape.

 

What they mean by the spring is when you remove the slide from the carb (unscrewing the cap and pulling it out). Then you have to pull the spring back to release a little brass clip that holds the slide on the cable. It is easy to remove the slide. It is a little tricky putting it back together.

 

You do have to compress the spring with your hand re connect the slide and drop the clip back in. Its not bad if you can hold it right. Or you can use something to hold the spring down like a wire tie, or a twist tie.

 

If you use the stock needle you will have to re adjust your pilot screw, and trust me it runs way better with a stock needle then the "toomey needle".

 

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[sandgrencivic2k1]

TORS is just simply your throttle override system which can be easily eliminated. the motion pro kit w/ cables retails for about 75-100 dollars.

The tors is easy to remove with the motion pro kit. However it takes a little work to put the idle screw in since you have to drill a hole in the carb and tap it for the screw. IF you haven't ever tapped before I wouldnt suggest it because with alluminum you get one shot. if you mess the threads up you have to buy new carbs.