Dude replace those jets...too lazy to exit out of my phones dialogue to see what bike that's from but it looks like a Honda carb, hit up Factory Pro they make some solid jet/needle kits

[Edited on May 19, 2011 at 4:14 PM. Reason : obvious carb work needed, have you checked the compression yet? ]

5/19/2011 4:10:44 PM

there is nothing wrong with the jets except being dirty. they look much better since i've cleaned them. this bike barely has 15k on the odometer. there is no reason i should have to replace the jets. what i want to know is...

1. would it be in my best interest to soak the whole carb in some sort of carb cleaning solution or is the does the pray cleaning job good enough (guess i should post pictures of it clean)?

2. where would be the best place to get the gasket kit?

5/19/2011 5:01:35 PM

I would not soak the whole carb, at least not in carb cleaner. There are likely rubber seals you can't see.

Looks like ebay has carb kits for your bike for $30 shipped/set. The gaskets are cheap by themselves. Its the float needles and seats that make the set cost more than $5.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-VT700C-84-86-CARB-REBUILD-JET-KIT-FLOAT-NEEDLE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19c21d2c72QQitemZ110630874226QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Did you do these things?

-Check float height with the bike level and running
-clean all ports and jets to the point where you can shoot air through one end and feel it on the other end
-With the float bowls off, hold the carb in the same orientation that it would be on the bike. Gently lift the float needle into its seat and slowly let it back down. If it catches at any point, there is a problem.
-do the same thing, but with the diaphragm. Make sure it goes up an down smoothly without catching
-check the action on the enrichment valve or choke valve or whatever choke mechanism the bike has
-Check to make sure the float needle completely seals the port when its pushed up
-Check the idle speed
-check the settings of the idle air screws
-check the shadow forums? (all bikes have an online community)
-check the air filter

[Edited on May 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM. Reason : .]

5/19/2011 6:11:23 PM

no i haven't checked all of that. i was hoping that a good cleaning would do the job. i have been reading tons of info on the forums and its pretty unanimous that after 3 years of storage the carbs would likely need to be cleaned so that's what i did.

nice find on the rebuild kit. i might as well get that and replace all the major components for $30. I found just the gasket kits for $25 on ebay so its worth the extra $5 for the whole shebang.

5/20/2011 9:05:18 AM

There shouldn't be any rubber you can't remove, and since the kit comes with new rubber you should dip them in Chem-dip or similar cleaner while they're out. Spray carb cleaner alone isn't a very "good cleaning", and doesn't work well by itself on varnish. The problem with spray carb cleaner is that it doesn't get in and work on the buildup as well as the dip, it just blows out the loose stuff and softens what's in there. If you soak them first, then blow out the passages with carb cleaner and air, they will be squeaky clean.

You should really just grab that kit there, strip it, soak it, and replace all the rubber when you reassemble. You've got the whole thing torn apart already, there's really no good reason not to do a truly thorough job cleaning and rebuilding it. Do it once, put it away right, and you won't have to touch it again for the better part of 20-30 years.

5/20/2011 11:01:31 AM

There might not be any you can't remove, but remember that a lot of bike carbs have seals on the throttle shafts, which necessitate removing the throttle plate to pull the shaft. Those screws are staked and are often an extreme bitch to get out, especially on old carbs.

5/20/2011 11:24:42 AM

If you do get them out, slather those mofos in locktite during reassembly.

5/20/2011 12:43:16 PM

ok thanks guys for all the help

5/20/2011 1:08:32 PM

In less than 4 months I should have a new bike.

5/21/2011 6:22:13 PM

stupid clutch was sticking (i guess) again. seems to resolve itself quickly and only does it from park-> first luckily.

5/21/2011 8:22:04 PM

VIR N on monday. Anyone else coming?
#foreveralone

5/23/2011 12:07:28 PM

Holler at me next time you have a weekend trackday that's noob friendly. I'd love to go, but weekdays are out for me.

5/23/2011 2:03:06 PM

ATTN: JT3

http://greensboro.craigslist.org/mcy/2397509401.html

Pros: Not a bad looking bike, cheap

Cons: No title, "needs a battery"

5/23/2011 2:24:30 PM

I would snap that up if it had a title.

5/23/2011 2:57:19 PM

Hell of a deal

5/23/2011 3:14:06 PM

thanks ernie...thts exactly what i am looking for. going sometime this week to take a look at it.

I know what it is for cars but anyone know the title recovery fee on motorcycles these days?

5/23/2011 5:26:35 PM

Quote :

"Holler at me next time you have a weekend trackday that's noob friendly. I'd love to go, but weekdays are out for me."

monday is memorial day, bruh

5/23/2011 7:07:05 PM

Quote :

"I know what it is for cars but anyone know the title recovery fee on motorcycles these days?"

buy an indemnity bond for 150% of the value of the vehicle, just like for a car. I talked to the DMV when I had my title-less cbr600.

5/23/2011 10:02:15 PM

anyone want to walk me though a valve clearance check?

5/25/2011 9:37:01 AM

Sure. What kind of bike?

It differs slightly from one system to another, but the basic concept is the same: Set engine to TDC on the cylinder you're checking, then slide progressively smaller feelers between the cam and the bucket. When you find the go/no-go point, make sure that the clearance is not tighter than your service manual specifies.

5/25/2011 12:55:09 PM

anyone tried putting a sportbike in the back of a subaru baja?

5/25/2011 7:44:05 PM

^^^
are they under bucket shims ryan?

5/25/2011 10:31:33 PM

^^GOogle did. Apparently it is possible, but I'd imagine it would be a PITA. Even in the bed of the Avalanche yo have to put the bike sideways, and it is a significatnyl larger bed.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=283460

and I would not try to load them on the incline like dirtbikes in the picture, i'd try to wrestle it sidways and have the read wheel hanging off a bit (maybe have a rail under it to move the rear wheel off the gate). It may require helper springs too. Sounds like you would be better off with a compact pickup.


[Edited on May 26, 2011 at 8:07 AM. Reason : i think i had the same question a while back. ended up getting a 2wd s-10.]

5/26/2011 8:06:32 AM

I don't think they are. I have the manual, but I've never done anything like it before.

I'm going to try to follow instructions here, its pretty simple and stupid but i have about the mechanical inclination of a well a computer jockey.

Its an 03 600rr

http://cbrworld.net/forums/thread/248256.aspx

[Edited on May 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM. Reason : dd]

5/26/2011 8:38:11 AM

I would buy a real pickup truck like a Ford F150 and call it a day

5/26/2011 9:55:18 AM

yeah, I want the comfort, room, and gas mileage of a car. i'm probly going to buy a trailer and try hauling it with my 540i. it's rated for 2 tons of braked load.

5/26/2011 10:00:19 AM

I would consider the vinyl bench seat of my truck but to each their own.

Gl with your subframe

5/26/2011 11:16:19 AM

^4 They are shim-under-bucket type iirc, so if they are our of spec then fixing it will have to wait for another day. Procedure is pretty simple, but be sure you can remember how to put all that crap back together. It's a bit of a pain on I-4's. I found doing valves on V-Twins is easier, the inline's just require removing more bits to get to the head.

[Edited on May 26, 2011 at 11:36 AM. Reason : make sure you get steel feelers. The brass ones don't always like to go where you want w/o bending]

5/26/2011 11:36:14 AM

under buckets are easy. The removing of all the shit is a pain in the ass!

5/26/2011 3:55:49 PM

which brand butternife comes in .008?

5/26/2011 4:15:26 PM

Advance Auto has a good little set with steel blades all the way down to like .003. AutoZone also has a feeler set, but everything under .010 I think is brass. Get the one from Advance if you're picking up a set.

5/26/2011 9:02:51 PM

TWW GARAGE BREAKING NEWS

so apparently tripleD4u got ran over by an old lady on a buick that ran a red light.. He is alive and relatively unhurt, but I hear the SuperSportsta is toast.





[Edited on May 27, 2011 at 11:36 AM. Reason : Brought to you by TWW Garage Newsgroup]

5/27/2011 11:33:26 AM

Awww man. Keep us updated.

5/27/2011 4:44:59 PM

Anyone know anybody in eastern NC with a 250 cc motorcycle?

something like a rebel, maybe even a large scooter.

I need to borrow (willing to pay of course) so I can get my endorsement. I've been riding for about 20 months now.

5/27/2011 5:12:18 PM

Damit man Ryan hope your okay!

5/27/2011 9:57:46 PM

Deaths per billion passenger-hours
Bus: 		    11.1
Rail:	 	    30
Air: 		    30.8
Water:              50
Van: 		    60
Car: 		   130
Foot:              220
Bicycle: 	   550
Motorcycle:	  4840

5/27/2011 11:17:51 PM

Any shop around raleigh have a frame straightener by chance?

5/28/2011 11:52:25 AM

Quote :

"1991 Katonah - $1350 (level Cross) Runs Good, Needs some plastic work on the left side, I ride about 3 or 4 times per week. Part from Parts bike included. $1350 OBO or trade for comfort bike. You can call 336-457-4066 for more information. Thanks. "

Nailed it

5/28/2011 6:40:23 PM

^^I saw a guy use a railroad track, some serious fucking clamps, and a sledge hammer to straighten a vintage honda frame. Try that.

5/28/2011 6:50:57 PM

I hope he had heat too.

This past saturday I helped a buddy buy a blue SV650 at the Ride Now in Concord. He's getting totally reamed on the price and financing, but he really wanted a bike asap.

I rode it back to Greensboro for him. Super-flickable little bike; he's going to learn fast.

5/31/2011 10:44:10 AM

1. Get mesh jacket
2. Stop showing up everywhere sweaty as fuck

5/31/2011 12:47:56 PM

you're still sweaty when you gotta deal with traffic
turned in some pretty quick (for me) laps and VIR yesterday. finally under 1:50

5/31/2011 4:12:32 PM

Dude, we get it, and we don't care

5/31/2011 5:56:56 PM

my fault. next time i'll come talk about some ragged out jap bike from like 1982 that might hope to make as much hp as my lawn mower on a lame commute through raleigh or perhaps a weekend excursion in bumfuck.

5/31/2011 6:04:02 PM

Maybe just keep the snarky comments to yourself whenever someone discusses street riding. This isn't a competition.

5/31/2011 6:28:47 PM

Hmm. That looks like an Amf Harley

5/31/2011 6:29:11 PM

Coincidentally, a kid getting carts at Harris Teeter today asked if my CB750 was a Harley

5/31/2011 6:30:25 PM

V TWIN!!! CB not so much...

5/31/2011 7:18:32 PM

there was no snark to my comment! I was speaking to how hot it is when you sit in traffic, no matter what you're wearing, as you're sitting on top of a machine probly running 200+*. It's 8327483273287 worse on track. I lost 8lbs on monday

5/31/2011 7:57:34 PM

He's been snarking up this thread since he got here. I wouldn't take him seriously.

6/1/2011 1:13:17 AM