1998 Yamaha XL1200 high and low factory carb setting

[yamaman]

I just purchased a 1998 Yamaha XL1200 and was told that the previous owner replaced/rebuilt the carbs. I am afraid that he did not set the high and low adjustments correctly. This machine has virtually no mid range to it, it jumps from about 20 mph to 33 mph almost instantly. Would this have to do with the carb setting. The other issue I am having is that it is difficult to start the first time each day. What do you all suggest I check first for this problem.

Thanks,

Parks

[jims 1300]

Re: 1998 Yamaha XL1200 high and low factory carb setting

lows, front mag 1 1/4 middle center 1 1/4 (rear pto 1 1/8 plus or minus 1/4)

highs, front mag 1/2 (middle center 7/8 plus or minus 1/4) rear pto 1/2

[seadoobie]

Re: 1998 Yamaha XL1200 high and low factory carb setting

I am currently pulling the carbs on a 98 XL 1200 to go through. Is that the correct factory info with the front two cylinders 1/8 of turn wider than the rear for the lows and the middle cylinder almost a 1/2 turn wider for the highs? seems kinda wierd. But I havn't got them to the table yet to see where they are set before I pull them apart, or started looking for factory setting info yet. if thats is correct thanks for answering the question I hadn'r asked yet :)

And yamaman the hard start can be eliminated with a primer kit, they should be required equipment on ALL skis, they save batteries, starters, check-valves in carbs and nervous breakdowns at the waters edge.

Thanks

[yamaman]

Re: 1998 Yamaha XL1200 high and low factory carb setting

Thanks for the info. Any idea what could cause the lack of a mid range? It surges straight from the low end to the high end with nothing in between on acceleration.