D-shaped bit for pilot screw

[Insomniac]

I'm getting ready to pull the carbs to add an additional shim and 105 jets (K&N air filter w/ muffler mod) and clean them up (doesn't want to hold much of an idle at all now, have to leave the choke on for a good bit while it warms up even in these temps, flat spot, popping on decel, etc). I know you're supposed to use a D-bit available from Mac Tools to adjust the pilot screws, but is it possible to use something else just to get the screw out the first time so I can cut a slot in it? I honestly have no clue what it looks like or where it's located, so I have no idea if it's worth the hassle of obtaining the bit vs using a heated up butt connector to slide over it or something similar. I mostly don't want to wait for the bit to get here, but if it'll make the job go smoother I will. Any tips?

Thanks guys.

[matty]

I need this bit also, can someone show me a link to the product?

[Chad in Michigan]

http://motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0229/

look for 1/4" 'd' shaped bit, this works great.

[Insomniac]

I ordered it on Thursday, and called Mac Tools on Monday when I hadn't received a shipment notification or tracking number. Turns out, it's on back order I ordered the one from Mac Tools specifically (part# MN08-0242) b/c I was under the impression it will work w/ a regular 1/4" ratchet/extension, whereas the one from Motion Pro looks to be a hex bit. Not a big deal either way, really. I don't know that I want to wait until the 17th (when Mac Tools said it should be in, but it's been my experience that those estimates aren't always accurate), so I may just pull the carbs and see if I can make something else work in the meantime.

[tmds3]

Holy Cow are all of them that expensive? I was wanting to get one but not at that price.

[Insomniac]

The bit itself is only $3. The link Chad in Michigan posted is for the special tool that holds/includes the bit, as well as many others. So, no, I don't think you have to buy the $90 tool just to use the bit.

[tmds3]

OK I didnt get that far, I say the price on the first page and was like NO WAY. But yeah for 3 bucks I am good with that

[Chad in Michigan]

you can buy just the bit itself, i did.

[Greg Cothern]

www.mactools.com has them, will have to sift through their site for carb or motorcycle tools.  Thats were I bought a few.  The 90° tool is not very good for the price, dont buy it.  If your in the metroplex you can borrow mine if ya wanna give the nice shiney blue tool a test LoL.

[TLRam1]

Which 90 Degree tool is the best to use?

[claytl]

I just ground a slot in the screws and use the 90 degree tool.

[Insomniac]

Finally got mine in the mail from Mac Tools today and, surprise surprise, it's actually the Motion Pro bit. Says so right on the package. This is kind of a bummer as I was hoping it would be a regular 1/4" bit instead of a hex bit, but it will still work. If I had known this I would have just ordered it from Motion Pro to begin with.

[Chad in Michigan]

Finally got mine in the mail from Mac Tools today and, surprise surprise, it's actually the Motion Pro bit. Says so right on the package. This is kind of a bummer as I was hoping it would be a regular 1/4" bit instead of a hex bit, but it will still work. If I had known this I would have just ordered it from Motion Pro to begin with.

That's why I posted the link... I got mine in 2 days from motion pro...

[Chad in Michigan]

you could also use one of these two methods:

http://glensvtxgarage.com/aftool.html

[LIMagna]

I've got one of those ... it's a little difficult to get properly situated on the screw but it does work.