Carb/Grampa issues

[SVSooke]

Relax take it slow and enjoy the experience.Carbs look complicated and fiddly,to some extent they are.If you keep all the bits for each one separate and get them all back in each body you will be good to go,with new o rings of course.May need bowl gaskets if yours are mangled.

[Wingsconsin]

Take a lot of pictures before and during the disassembly.
That way you will have a reference to go back to if things get confusing (and they will)
Higher quality pics that can be blown up on a larger screen (tablet or computer) are preferred.
Go slow- follow the tutorials - check & recheck each step in the process.
Clean it and then clean if again.
If all else fails -- post pictures on the forum and someone will have the answers .

[tom203]

Be neat like this member- be organized and keep each carbs parts separate in their own bin

[Wingsconsin]

Be neat like this member- be organized and keep each carbs parts separate in their own bin

That's me ...

[tom203]

And nice pictures you took (and posted for others) -sure helps to know what you're dealing with before the hammers come out!

[Joe Garfield]

I am new to carbs and took Steve up on one of his offers. It has been a great experience.

A buddy of mine just got an '85 Honda 650 - similar story in that it came from his father, who said something to the effect of 'a few spritzes' to clean the carbs. My buddy has been trying to convince me that 10min of fiddling with the choke and 800 peak RPM during warm-up is 'normal for that particular bike'. But I'm not buying it After seeing what's inside these carbs, those tiny air passages really need to be opened up and soaked.

I think the biggest thing is to not be in a rush. If you take your time and keep things organized, and use this forum when you get in a jam, you will get it done. And you will be proud of your work and new skills.