Thanks for the link IC. ...and for the record I don't see the carbs or the bikes as being lame....but the fact that the carbs were synch'd just...
Lame. My next bike is gonna be FI
I had someone put a thicker grade oil in my old VF500 and it made shifting much worse. Stick with 10W40.....if there is the correct amount of oil...
So I got the carbs installed...it took a very long time. we really had to pry those rear boots open and really push in hard. Chewed up the boots...
So the plan is to install the front boots and place the rear boots on (lightly) and tilt them upwards? Then install the front carbs firmly into...
LOL....You sat on the carbs?
Thanks for the sketch IC. As usual you're always going the extra step to help out. Thanks buddy :-D So in your illustration you tilt both front...
Thanks for the tips everyone. It's below freezing again so i guess it all has to wait :-(
Yea....I did have the rears tilted upwards....and yes the carb insulators are only from this past August...but I can't figure out any reason why...
Ugh....just spent 4hrs trying to install the carbs....no dice. Couldn't get the rear insulators to cooperate. I don't understand why...I never...
I was reasonably sure it was leaking from the rear left float bowl....but it was hard to be sure while the carbs were on the bike. When I replaced...
I'd think (and hope) that the only difference is the inlet size. (2.6 vs the older 2.4) So there is a 0.2mm difference. So the fuel will flow ever...
I just got back from Honda...spoke to my buddy that works in parts. The old part number for the float assemblies has been superseded. So Honda...
I really hope it's ok....I'd hate to have to dish out more cash to replace all float assys.
but the carbs leaked when the bike was just sitting....just resting on the side stand not running
I never had any problem with running any gas on my old VF500
Ok....so i went out and got some hoses and a bucket thingy with a drain on the bottom....i set it up above the carbs hanging from the ceiling and...
Beautiful job on the frame.....lookin good. Thanks for the pics!
Ya....I think I might try and find a length of rubber hose and mock up some kind of gravity feed test of fuel using a funnel and lots of shop...
lol....that's going in my sig
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