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    #31
    Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
    Not the entire carbs.. I meant the original float needles. Resoak them and work the plunger thing up and down on them real good to see if they get better.

    And yes..even to specs, they are compressed just a bit...like a shock absorber does when you let the car down off the jack. doesnt bottom out, but provides the cushioning effect.
    Ok, man thanks i will try this tomorrow and get back.

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      #32
      You said the carbs are off the bike right now..shoot me some numbers.

      Measure the originals and the new ones from the very pointed tip to the very end of the springy plunger. I wll do the math and tell you what the float hts should be with the longer ones.
      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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        #33
        i was looking at your post 13. You said the "thingy" had to be bent a lot to get them in specs. I assume you mean the adjustment tab in the center. The problem with nthat is this. If its bent too far, youll jam the floats against the spring plungers side..It cant do the cantilevering action smoothly.

        Since the carbs are off, gently lift the floats and feel for them binding on the plungers..youll know if its scraping and feels rough. I am beginning to think theres a bit of a combination of things happening in there.

        I will PM ya my number..way easier to just talk than all this typing crap.
        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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          #34
          Anoher thing I thought of. Are the floats installed the right way? The way to tell is that you look at the posts on the carb body the hinge pin goes thru. The float metal plate has a stop tab bent at a 90 degree angle. That tab rests against the post and should be visible if the float is in the right way.

          Also, look at the adjustment tab that contacts the spring plunger..you should not see any signs of a witness mark from the plunger marking up the tab. if you can see a little round witness mark thats a dead give away too.
          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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            #35
            Pay attention to what Chuck is telling you, he's spot on. He's got a lot of experience with these bikes. Good job, Chuck!

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              #36
              Originally posted by DanTheMan View Post
              Pay attention to what Chuck is telling you, he's spot on. He's got a lot of experience with these bikes. Good job, Chuck!
              Hey, stop that. How am I going to get a free bike if you keep giving him advice like that?

              They are all correct, your bike is not that hard to fix, and they are giving you good advice.

              I was just going to help you dump it in the trash, like you wanted to at first.

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                #37
                Steve I never said I wasn't getting good response from anyone I absorb everything Chuck says.
                Chuck I will give you a ring as soon as I get to the garage it just might be a few hours. Thanks

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                  #38
                  Take advantage of the offer

                  I can certainly appreciate that you want to do it yourself, but trust me, having Steve help you will also help you to learn so much about your bike, and he's a really nice guy, full of useful info, and, well, other interesting info as well!!
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                  '67 X6 T20 ('67 Long Beach, Ca.- misty-eyed)
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                  '66 Yam. YL1('72 SF-commuter beater)
                  '73 Kaw. S2A-2Xugh ('73 SF-still parts slave)
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                    #39
                    I agree on that Steve there hands on will be an experience of a priceless nature. He can point to this and tah and hands on show you many things that youll have questions on. Just foot him some gas money and some frostys and youll get one heck of a good days education!!!!

                    Like the old saying goes.."Its easier for me to show you than to try and explain it".
                    Last edited by chuck hahn; 02-26-2013, 11:11 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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                      #40
                      Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                      I agree on that Steve there hands on will be an experience of a priceless nature. He can point to this and tah and hands on show you many things that youll have questions on. Just foot him some gas money and some frostys and youll get one heck of a good days education!!!!

                      Like the old sayuingbgoes.."Its easier for me to show you than to try and explain it".
                      You forgot about the rootbeer!!
                      sigpicSome of the totally committed probably should be.
                      '58 + '63 Vespa 150's' (London, GB/RI, US)
                      '67 X6 T20 ('67 Long Beach, Ca.- misty-eyed)
                      '71 Kaw. A1-ugh ('71 SF, CA- worked @ Kaw dlr)
                      '66 Yam. YL1('72 SF-commuter beater)
                      '73 Kaw. S2A-2Xugh ('73 SF-still parts slave)
                      '78 GS 750C ('77 SF-old faithful-killed by son)
                      '81 KZ 750E ('81 SF-back to Kaw. dlr)
                      '81 GS 650G ('08 back to NE&ME- (project)
                      '82 GS '82 (2) GS650GZ, L, Middlebury, G current

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                        #41
                        I think they would be covered under the "frostys" clause..Frostys is referring to beer, sodas, whatever beverage they choose. As in a nice frosty cold.
                        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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                          #42
                          Chuck, guys
                          I got to the garage and looked at the carbs one last time and noticed something weird: carbs 3 and 4 around the air / fuel mixture area but on the side right by the thing where you adjust the sync, ok well there's open holes on both carbs but the inside is threaded like some sort of screw goes in bit mine are missing. On 1 and 2 they are plugged in. ?? I wish there was a way I can post a pic.

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by myown550 View Post
                            I wish there was a way I can post a pic.
                            I wish there was a way you could too. Of course it's not the forums stopping you, but I'm assuming that you don't have a camera?

                            I wonder if you're missing a vent tee?



                            Between carbs 1&2 and 3&4 there are vent tees, usually with hoses coming off, which provide your carbs with atmosperic reference pressure. On a stationary bike it shouldn't really matter that they're missing; it should still run and idle. If you start to move and build up some turbulence there things will start to get hairy though!

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                              #44
                              The things you're showing are intact. This is right below on the right side where you adjust the mixture. On carb 4 looks like he drilled that cap out I wonder if he thought the mixture screws were in there? Oh I do have camera but I'm not sure how to post the pic I tried copying it over but it won't let me

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                                #45
                                To post a picture you need a PhotoBucket account. Copy the picture(s) there then paste them as an image.

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