In this video I go over my top five favorite, most used carburetor cleaning techniques on a Honda CM400 & CB450 Twin carb assembly. Took me almost a decade to discover the most problematic issues I find in dirty carbs… And when you apply these cleaning techniques towards ANY carburetor you get your hands on, […]
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Smoothing Out A Rough Idle With Carb Syncing
1979 Honda CB750 Carburetor Synchronization [VIDEO] In this video we look at the carb sync on this 1979 Honda CB750. We learn the importance of double checking our work even after a perfect carb clean, bench sync and a fairly good running bike. We see that fine tuning with this type of procedure is still […]
1970 CL350 Tracker Build: First Start
In this video we dive into what went wrong to cause this bike to backfire through the carbs. Given the symptom, I decided to chek back in where I last left off. At the ignition points. Check out what I found wrong that turned out to be a simple fix and finally made it possible […]
VM30 Carburetor Settings For My Honda CL350 [VIDEO]
In this video we go over my baseline carb settings with the twin VM30 carburetor set up for the CL350 Tracker Build. After that we throw on the exhaust, pour some oil in it and give her a few kicks to see if she is ready. Tune in and find out! Enjoy! PS. If you […]
Fuel Additives and Carburetor Cleaners
The discussion of fuel additives and carburetor cleaners is an endless debate that is both subjective and can proves different results for multiple different situations. Do fuel additives work? Yes.. Can fuel additives fix your dirty carbs? Probably not.. When it comes to which carburetor cleaners, the argument of which is best doesn’t end with […]
How To Adjust Throttle Cable Freeplay
Throttle freeplay is a terribly overlooked adjustment that can change both the reaction and comfort of your motorcycle. Knowing how to adjust your throttle cables properly is a great way to custom fit your bike to you and what you are comfortable with. Don’t just deal with your sluggish throttle… FIX IT! Check out this […]
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Motorcycle Clutch: Slave Cylinder Rebuild
Do you have am older Honda motorcycle that is equipped with a hydraulic clutch system? Are you starting to notice clutch issues like trouble getting in and out of gear? When you shift into gear, does the bike creep forward or lurch and stall? Maybe you noticed a spongy clutch lever and have gone as […]
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Carburetor Synchronizing: Fine Tune your Carburetors
Carburetor Synchronizing seems to be one of the most misunderstood carburetor adjustment topics. “Does your V-twin or inline four Honda seem to idle sporadically? This may be your fix! Whether you’re a YouTube-certified mechanic or decided to learn a new trick to do on your own bike, let’s erase everything we thought we knew as well as the bad habits we […]
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3 Steps To Winterizing Your Motorcycle and What Shops Don’t Want You To Know
Can Winterizing Your Motorcycle Really Be Done In 3 Steps? What if I told you following these 3 winterization steps could save you between $300 to $1200 a year by avoiding costly repairs… Learning how to winterize your motorcycle will not only save you buckets of cash when spring time hits, but it will […]
How To Adjust Carburetor Float Height
The Carburetor’s float height serves a very crucial purpose for how your carburetor reacts to the fuel it is given. With this knowledge you should have no problem dialing in your carburetors to help achieve the best fuel/air ratio into the motor. This video should explain it all, hope you enjoy! TOOL YOUR WILL […]