Ebikerman wrote on 10/05/09 at 09:18:02:

Ok this is will be way off topic, but I feel compelled to go philosophical again  

First, my hat is off to you for even TRYING to walk your religious walk; that's rare. But there are so many interpretations of what course of action is "right" amongst the religions (or even denominations of the SAME religion, supposedly in contact with the same god) that you can easily shoehorn whatever you want to do into the edicts of any religion.. and on most issues the rules are so vague, there is no real guidance to be had.  I bought my performance carb kit from Lancer, the biggest holy-roller on this board, and he apparently has no problem running a modified bike and encouraging others to do the same. If you want a full, comprehensive moral code, you might as well start from basic rationality and self-interest (not selfishness) and build up from there.

Another thing to consider is the difference between dishonesty and simply not volunteering information -- absolutely nothing dishonest or un-Jesusy about that.  You're under no moral obligation to broadcast the contents of your wife's panty drawer to a bunch of peeping-toms, or the location of your valuables to thieves. Likewise, you're not required to disclose the configuration of your carb to us, and especially not to anyone in a position to do you harm because of it.

The third point to consider is voluntary vs. coerced interactions.  You most certainly would be committing a moral foul by being dishonest with me, because any interaction we have is going to be completely consensual and voluntary.  If I was going to buy your carb and asked how it's configured, you're not at liberty to lie about it, an obviously immoral fraud.  You can tell the truth, that your spacer is shaved, or clam up and say nothing. Then I'm at liberty to buy it or not.

Compare that to interactions with agents of the state.  You, me, and everyone are acting under duress when dealing with them.. we do exactly what they say, pay their fees, don't do what they forbid.. regardless of how retarded the law is -- or get jailed, injured or killed.  They have all the power and just use force to get their way.  Because of this, there is no moral obligation to be honest with agents of the state.  For an extreme example, imagine a known jewelry thief coming up to you with a gun in your face, demanding to know where your wife is. You know your wife has her jewelry on.  Are you going to feel morally obligated to be truthful with the thief?  Of course not.. you're under duress.

So quit fretting about your CARB, DUDE!!  

I can "Get stock" long enough to pass the test.

Routy wrote on 10/05/09 at 10:04:07:


I apologize for the confusion, Routy. I modified my original post. I was referring to the Idle Speed "setting". My terminology was off, sir. The bike actually does run great.

Unless both speedo's (Schwinn and Stock) are off by quite a bit, that is about what I'm averaging...anywhere between 63-65mpg.

That mpg is one of the reasons I kept this bike and didn't look for another...

Ebikerman wrote on 10/05/09 at 07:15:18:

Just about all dealers will tell they can not adjust your carb.  It's either written into the law or is a epa rule.
Now that being said, Your carb was adjusted at the factory.  I don't even know if they adjust it while on your bike.  The conditions which exist in your area of habitation are different then factory and all bikes are different.
At 57 mpg, your bike is quite efficient.  Whiching to stock jetting might improve mpg, might not.  I had made the same change (from 145 to 150) and have the same experience.  No loss of mpg and improved response.
I adjust the idle mixture based upon the shut down blast.  Lean it out as much as you can w/o the shut down being more than a comical poof.

In regards to Boule'tards Post ....
Let it be known that religions and denomination don't matter, ..... there are many paths to God ! My path and hopefully yours is just 2 of them.
Also, if Jesus was here today, I would like to think he would take a ride w/ me, and that he'd be tickled that I had this bike running as good as  is humanly possible.    

WebsterMark,
First, I want to thank you for your encouragement. I don't know if the Caesar rule applies to carb modification, that is the big question. However, we would have to tuck our tails and accept the church bus ruling you mentioned whether we liked it or not.

I like your position on the freedom issue. It would be nice to carry it that far. My interpretation is that I am free to not live the old life which included commiting acts contrary to the law of our land etc. I am free to live a life that is in line with God's desires. What pleases Him is my concern. I could say a lot more on this topic, but this is not the place for it. Let it suffice to say that the carb modification has been done and I am responsible for it. For the most part I am at peace about it.

I really appreciate your encouragement. That means a lot, especially since we do not even know each other. It's good to have someone on your side in any issue. Thanks, Dan

Routy,
I like your second remark about Jesus riding on your bike with you. However, your first remark about many paths to God is very weak. All paths lead somewhere, but not all or even many lead to the Creator of the universe.

WOW, this is all stretching the intent of my thread on carb modification. It has been good though to get all this out into the open and toss it around.

Even though it may not seem like it from my response, I appreciate you taking time to address the problem as you see it. I know you are interested in helping solve the problem, what ever it is. I almost have forgotten what it is by now. Thanks, Dan