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Author Topic: Need local mech to do a fuel system cleaning.  (Read 847 times)
Big Dog 9154
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« on: July 30, 2019, 11:29:59 AM »

Posting regional and main. Looking for a local mechanic or someone who can do a fuel system cleaning. Carbs and all. Bike was running ok but lost a cylinder or two due to clogged carbs. I need someone who has done this and knows how to do it properly. Bike won't run at all. Been sitting for a few years. Located in Warwick, RI. Email me danowskijerry@gmail.com
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9Ball
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« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2019, 01:01:16 PM »

You should start by ordering all the necessary parts.  Plan to do the complete job, separating carbs, all new fuel and air o-rings, new jets, new float valves.

A good start is the redeyetech carb rebuild kit.  Recommend getting all new screws from him as well.

Don’t forget new fuel lines, vacuum plugs, and pair valve tubing.  You can fab up the carb drain tubing as the “spider” set is no longer available through Honda oem parts.  Be sure to take care of the 7 port drain tube connector as this isn’t available either.

Between the Honda service manual and the instructions from redeyetech you can do this rebuild yourself as long as you have some mechanical ability.  The Honda shop will do a minimal job and charge you upwards of $800, some I’ve heard as high as $1200.  The only tools needed are the “D” pilot wrench, JIS screwdrivers, and a mityvac to test the air cut valves.  Someone local probably can help you with the carb sync after all your maintenance is done (always the last step).

Take your time, label all parts so you can keep them with their original carb.

Buy a set of JIS screwdrivers from Amazon as these will come in handy for any current and future work you do on your bike.

I’ve rebuilt 5 sets from top to bottom including friends bikes.  It gets easier.
Good luck, a lot of us have done this and will be glad to help with info if needed.  I rebuilt my original carbs last summer and also have a set of rebuilt carbs that I just completed for future swap, if needed.
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