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    I tore into my vm carbs...

    I got all my stuff so being anxious, I couldn't hold off Freakin bowls are clean as a whistle prolly didn't need it? Oh well..life story! Got 2 in the dip and keeping track of everything. bowl gaskets were nice..till I had to try to remove them LOL!
    Last edited by Guest; 10-16-2012, 09:17 PM.
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    #2
    Looks nice & organized from here. If it all came apart without a fight, you're well on your way.
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      #3
      yea Thanks Bob! I don't see where the "F" oring is used, can't seem to find "fuel tubes" ?

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        #4
        FUEL TUBES are the main fuel tee and the two transfer tubes between 1 and 2.......3 and 4.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #5
          If you have the plastic rubber coated fuel tubes then youll not have use of those Orings. Youll do the pilot and mixture screws, the needle jet, and the choke plungers.
          Last edited by chuck hahn; 10-12-2012, 10:28 PM.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #6
            Originally posted by slyone View Post
            I got all my stuff so being anxious, I couldn't hold off Freakin bowls are clean as a whistle prolly didn't need it?
            Definitely not going to hurt anything, besides, now you KNOW how clean they are.

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              #7
              And that all the orings and bowl gaskets are FRESH.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                Yes you guys are definitely right, plus the seals were dished out? not nice & round. Plus they're 33 yrs old so who knows until you do it?? I've become anal over pm...or is it just enjoyable Anyways, I just whipped off the cam cover and will check the valve adj. tomorrow. I was hoping to maybe ride next week when we get out last couple days to really do so, we got a warm front coming our way but if I gotta wait for any shims, I won't be doing that
                ps, I'll go check those tubes too...

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                  #9
                  When you reassemble the carbs, be sure to lube the orings AND the ports they go into. I take a Qtip and apply a bit of grease in the holes as well as a smear on the orings. This allows them to slide easily as you install the screws. Dry orings and walls of the holes cause the orings to drag and even roll up over the threads..causing damage to them.

                  EDIT...LIGHT coat that is..just enough to lube it..not globby.
                  Last edited by chuck hahn; 10-13-2012, 12:09 AM.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #10
                    I've got some "magic Lube" teflon based stuff I use for the pool filter/pump which should be fine. I did go dry when I did the new carb boots to head though...I do have those fuel tubes and Bob's kit includes all 8 as well

                    I also checked my valves, only have a .05mm and a .10mm on my metric feelers. The .05 went great and .10 wouldn't YEAAA! except I have a .05 no go on
                    #2 Intake, #4 Intake & Exhaust so either try a smaller feeler or plan on getting next up shim for those 3 correct?

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                      #11
                      I went to Oreilllys and got a combo SAE/Metric set for like 8 bucks. Best to have the fuller range..but at least a .10 wasnt going and thats a good sign. Also as has been mentioned in many other threads, check each shim you take out with a dial caliper or metric Micrometer. They do wear over time and the thickness they stamped on at the factory may no longer apply.

                      EDIT...and always install the shims with the numbers down ( facing the piston )..This keeps the numbers from being scrubbed off so next time you can read them again
                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        #12
                        Yea I read that but Thanks for mentioning it anyways. I see HF has this one http://www.harborfreight.com/32-piec...uge-32214.html

                        I still either have to find/borrow the tappet depresser tool or get some good plastic ties...rather use the tool but who knows??

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                          #13
                          Zip tie works just as good...and even better in some instances. The tool has a tendancy to slip off the bucket and that really pizzes me off for sure.
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                            Zip tie works just as good...and even better in some instances. The tool has a tendancy to slip off the bucket and that really pizzes me off for sure.
                            Yea maybe I'll try that tomorrow so I can keep moving along and if I get really lucky, maybe find some locally...though when I asked at the dealers today when I picked up my stuff..the guy says most everything they work on is 15 yrs and newer. The "old timer" who wasnt there today might have some?? Otherwise order from Z1, I guess..

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                              #15
                              Just take out the plugs and youll be able to see the valves..just position the doubled over zip tie between the valve and the valve seat then turn the crank from the BIG nut on the crank under the points cover. This traps the valve open and relieves the bucket so you can get to the shim. Have some tweezers or hemostats handy to help fish the shims out.
                              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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