Carb rebuild

[Red Rocket GS1100]

I have a set of carbs that need to be rebuilt. They are from an 85 Yamaha Maxim 750. (in-line 4) I have never rebuilt a set of carbs. Not really feeling confident about it. Anyone know where a guy could get someone to rebuild and sync these carbs for me. I am located in the Springfield, MA area. Would love to have this done prior to Spring. I know its not a GS. The bike belongs to my wife. I own the GS. I imagine that it is not much different than what the GS has for a carb set.
I would gladly pay someone to do this for me so long as it is resonable.

[Dave8338]

Very tempting... VEEEEERRRRYYYYY tempting, the only problem is that with a bench sync, you're only going to get close to what is needed. Are you sure that it is only a carb issue? Have you ruled out all other possibilities and have nailed it down to the carbs? Since this is a Yamaha, you can PM me if you'de like and we can go from there. Truth be told, I've got two Yams of my own a 1983 750 Maxim and an '82 920 Virago that is on the table, in the middle of a chop and stretch from H_LL! 8-[

Dave

[bradleymaynar]

If you were to take it to a shop, they'd easily charge $400. If you ask someone to do it for you, you're relying on a stranger. You spend $40-$60 on rebuild kits and DIY, you're up in experience and a little more confident.

Since I'm assuming that they're also CV type carbs, you could easily do the rebuild on your own. following the carb rebuild tutorial on the homepage. It's more intimidating than it appears. Been there, done that. If you decide to take this on, go to an auto parts store and get a gallon of carb dip.

Good luck with whatever you decide!:-D

Brad bt

[Red Rocket GS1100]

Are you sure that it is only a carb issue? Have you ruled out all other possibilities and have nailed it down to the carbs?
Dave

Im pretty sure it's the carbs. It starts great! But to keep it running after its warmed up you still have to leave it half choked and revving high. Otherwise it sputters out.
The previous owner would just garage it every winter without any Stabil or doing anything else.
I would be tempted to do it on my own but I really want it back up and running ASAP. I get the impression that Winter is gonna be gone pretty quick. I just want it ready for riding at the earliest momement. My fear is that I will get it apart and not be able to put it together again. I dont mind taking it somewhere for a good sync. My main concern is getting it rebuilt.

[Dave8338]

Im pretty sure it's the carbs. It starts great! But to keep it running after its warmed up you still have to leave it half choked and revving high. Otherwise it sputters out.
The previous owner would just garage it every winter without any Stabil or doing anything else.
I would be tempted to do it on my own but I really want it back up and running ASAP. I get the impression that Winter is gonna be gone pretty quick. I just want it ready for riding at the earliest momement. My fear is that I will get it apart and not be able to put it together again. I dont mind taking it somewhere for a good sync. My main concern is getting it rebuilt.

As Bmaynar stated, these CV carbs are very simple and there are not alot parts to them. The hardest part to the process is getting things apart without stripping the heads on the various fasteners, that and the time it takes to ensure that the job is done correctly. If you can't find someone that you trust a little closer to you...I'm located in the great white north "Minnesota", I'll help you out with this one.