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  1. Left exhaust weaker and backfiring.

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    Hi everyone, sorry I know it looks like I'm posting question after question but I am dying to get my project finished. I think the best way to explain it is that the right side runs consistently with a solid "thud" from the exhaust every moment whereas the left side is more of a "puff" with a...

  2. Carburetor insulators (boots) Left insulator not in production, options?

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    Hey everyone! I'm working on a 79' Custom. As is with older bikes, especially not well maintained ones, the old, original carburetor insulators (boots) cracked. Normally I just order an OEM replacement and move on. However, while Honda still manufacturers the right insulator, the left one is no...

  3. No left cylinder fire 1981 cx500c

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    I trying to diagnose poor revving with my bike I realized my left spark is not firing. After a shortish test ride the left side exhaust wasn't near as hot as the right so, I pulled the plug and checked for spark. No go. I did the CDI Ignition test and my results for 3, 7, and 9 were low. also...
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