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  1. Technical Help Forum
    Been having constant issues with high RPMs and yesterday my carbs started leaking gas so I made a few changes: Replaced both ACV valves (didn’t do this the first time around and they were pretty nasty) put the original floats back in and got adjusted them in the ballpark of 0.610 put the...
  2. Technical Help Forum
    I recently bought a pair of used carb boots off eBay to replace my crappy aftermarket boots, but the rubber is extremely stiff and won't fit around the carbs. Is there any way I can soften them up enough to get them on? They're in good shape and I don't want to ruin them. I'm thinking heat gun...
  3. General Discussion
    I’m 19 and my dad gave me a cx500 that has been sitting for the better part of my whole life in the shop. I’m looking to start restoring the bike and was wondering if people had tips/ advice on what parts to buy, what common failures are on a bike this old things like that. It’s a 1971 bike but...
  4. Technical Help Forum
    oh carb gods why have thou forsaken me Before anything, I just want to let you guys know that I have talked to murray and I spent quite a few weeks buggin the hell out of him to finally get these bad boys running. I'm having a few more issues and Murrays a busy guy so until I can tell him...
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    Cx400 didn't like getting over 80K's 50Mph on the open road. I was told by the previous owner that the slide needles were worn. Since found out, these are not available. Honda # 1601-2KC-8004. Checked the float levels with a tube up the side of the bowl and found the Left hand was really low...
  6. Technical Help Forum
    I have an 81 CX500D that I would like to restore over the course of the off season and I’m going to begin with the Carbs. I’ve been looking around on Amazon at rebuild kits and notice some have more than others. Anyone have any advice on quality rebuild kits you’ve used that were reasonably priced?
  7. Technical Help Forum
    Okay this was a barn find 1980 Honda CX500 Deluxe New Everything: Spark Plugs 12v Coils w/ wires Rae-San 12v Ignition Module Murray's Carbs (pre tuned) pod filters 2-2 straight exhaust The motorcycle starts up right away and runs very powerful when choked. Once the engine warms up and I...
  8. Technical Help Forum
    I've got a problem where when I fill up the gas tank the gas runs right through the carburetor and out the drain hoses from the carburetor. I rebuilt the carbs over the winter. I bought the bike last October from somebody who I do not think took care of it well at all. I've replaced several...
  9. Technical Help Forum
    I have two sets of broken carbs - a VB25, and a VB37A which is original to my bike. The VB37A’s are in better shape but the throttle shaft is snapped - I tried to install the throttle shaft from the VB26s but it is too long. (On the VB26’s, I have a broken float post, and one of the slides was...
  10. Member Classifieds
    Title says it all. Basically I let my carbs chill in the ultrasonic bath for a few hours to loosen the gunk so I wouldn’t strip any screw heads and I stripped one anyways, on the flat exterior covering. I tapped it for an extractor and promptly broke the extractor head off in it. Then I tried to...
  11. Technical Help Forum
    Hello all, long time reader but fairly new member to the forums. I’m currently experiencing some issues with my ‘79 CX500. I have replaced the plug boots for non resistor ones (from wemoto in the UK), new NGK R spark plugs, swapped the coils and still, my left cylinder is not firing. I know this...
  12. Technical Help Forum
    Hi guys. Name is Steve. First post. I have an 81 Honda gl500 that now won't start. I took off my old carb and installed two new performance carbs from Murray's. My petcock has (what I believe is) a vacuum hose that ran to my right carb. I don't see the same brass connector on either of the new...
  13. Technical Help Forum
    Backstory: I bought my 79 cx500c last fall from a guy who couldn't ride anymore (health issues) and he says he always stored it with stabil in the gas and ran the carbs dry. When I test drove it, it had all the power and no spits and sputtering or anything. I brought it home and ran multiple...
  14. Technical Help Forum
    (first post, so first I gotta say I'm glad there's a community for this stuff and thanks in advance) I got this bike a few months ago, was able to get it running and for the first month it was great. Then I had a situation where one of the floats got stuck and it started leaking gas from the...
  15. General Discussion
    Looking for something similar to the mikuni’s. For the build on a bit of a budget.
  16. Member Classifieds
    Looking for the dreaded emulsion tube/nozzle Honda part #16166-415-003, destroyed in removal. Does anyone have one? Are there suitable replacements from a similar carb? I’ve checked with Sudco and it’s a Honda part only. Any help or ribbing will be greatly appreciated! Cheers!
  17. Technical Help Forum
    The left cylinder won't fire up. Thanks in advance!!! Your insights are much appreciated. The Bike: ‘79 CX500 Custom Bobbed about 10 years ago (hard-tailed, pods, etc). The Condition: Sitting for 5 years New battery Plugs were new when parked 5 years ago Ignition switch is new Cleaned...
  18. Technical Help Forum
    Hey guys me again, I finally got past the last major hold ups around my CX (like the majorly damaged water pump mechanical seal, don't know why I thought it was still OK to run) but she still wont run except on ether. She kicks once or twice if I let it sit for a little while but it seems like...
  19. Technical Help Forum
    I have a problem with my 82 GL500 which just started all of sudden today. So the bike starts fine and idles as normal, but when I get to 4th gear and around 4k to 5k rpm the power just falls off. If I drop down to 3rd gear or lower and open the throttle, there is no loss of power as rpm...
  20. Technical Help Forum
    Hi folks, I'm trying to get a 1980 CX running that has been sitting for a number of years without being started. I know the carbs need a nice cleaning and based on the posts here, I went ahead and ordered a copy of Larry's book to guide me through that process. Now, I'm fairly comfortable with...
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