"new" carbs = holy cow!

[b1pig]

i might have mentioned that the carbs on my '84 750 were full of junk. i knew that much since it had been sitting for 3 or more years. well, i located a set of carbs, complete. i got them day before yesterday and tore em down yesterday. only one bad note... one deteriorated diaphram. just one. so, i cleaned em up, removed the jets and cleaned them out. there was some residue, rust and junk in the bowls, but the jets were fairly clean.

i tore my bike down and pulled the carbs. i pulled one slide assembly and the diaphram was good, so i swapped needles, cleaned and installed the slide assembly. Installed the "new" carbs. I never messed with the mixture screws. 3 of the 4 had been drilled out, but I didnt mess with them. I decided not to fool with anything just yet.

after i installed the carbs and put the bike back together, I started spinning it over. i pulled the choke... and there was almost no resistance. i forgot to hook it up.
so, took the tank and airbox BACK off... and hooked it up. spun it over some more... and it fired up beautifully. it didnt want to idle, so i turned the idle screw in a bit. had to later spin it out because it wanted to idle too high. right now, its idling around 1100-1200 rpm. no hesitation off idle. pulls like crazy, and spins hard to 10-grand.

with the original carbs, the engine sounded like it had a knock avery now and then. now, it literally purs with only a slight tick from the valves after warmup. i gotta say that i am impressed. now...... i gotta change the oil out and hope the clutch gets better... since i have no problem telling that its slipping. so far, i have a grand total of $900 in this bike.

[midias]

Nice looks good. Next step is get some new stainless lines for the brakes and clutch and do a full flush and bleed. To me stainless lines were the best mod ever on both my 82 magna and my 86 vfr. I had no idea how bad the others were until I swapped. For the clutch take the slave off and clean the crap out of it and same with the master. Also clean the return hole and use a mighty vac to keep pulling new fluid out until it runs clear. That could help slipping problems although if they are caused by an energy conserving oil rotella T 15w-40 would be a cheap way to replace run for 10 minutes and replace again.

[derstuka]

Nice looking like. Sounds like she could use some new friction/drive plates and springs. Good job in gettin' her going.

[b1pig]

i had to replace the clutch master when I got it. the system was completely dry before hand, and i bled it out. took 15 minutes, and i ran a BUNCH of fluid through it... something like 4 or 5 ounces. (i connect an old bottle with a hose for bleeding brakes and stuff)

what did you use for the stainless lines? i havent really looked into it yet, so i dont know if there is a manufacturer that has a specific kit, or if you have to use lines for a different bike.

right now, i have like 3 projects going... this Honda, a '98 Tracker and a '76 MGB that has been on a 4 year holding pattern. :)

[drewl]

YAY, a happy carb story for once.

[midias]

Originally Posted by b1pig

i had to replace the clutch master when I got it. the system was completely dry before hand, and i bled it out. took 15 minutes, and i ran a BUNCH of fluid through it... something like 4 or 5 ounces. (i connect an old bottle with a hose for bleeding brakes and stuff)

what did you use for the stainless lines? i havent really looked into it yet, so i dont know if there is a manufacturer that has a specific kit, or if you have to use lines for a different bike.

right now, i have like 3 projects going... this Honda, a '98 Tracker and a '76 MGB that has been on a 4 year holding pattern. :)

Stainless braided brake lines from a company like galfer are what I am talking about. I have also read Galfer brake lines advertised for vf1000r work for the older vf750f and vf700f. or contact dave dodge he can prob help

http://www.drp123.com/contactus.html

[woody77]

Spiegler Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines

They have kits for the VF's (although not listed for the clutch, but you can order custom lengths as well).

[supertex]

Originally Posted by midias

Next step is get some new stainless lines for the brakes and clutch and do a full flush and bleed. To me stainless lines were the best mod ever on both my 82 magna and my 86 vfr.

Do you have a source for the lines?

[woody77]

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