Re: Choke cable replacement?!

Posted by JPSmee on Nov 08, 2011; 1:44pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Choke-cable-replacement-tp3469346p3490324.html

Problem fixed!

First off, thanks for the assist everyone . I got the fuel filter (and a new fuel line while I was at it) put in with no problem.

When I was done with the fuel line, I found myself looking at my tank. That's when I spotted the culprit . . .

See, when I took my tank off to paint it, there was still fuel in it. My petcock is a little sensitive to the touch, so much so that it can still leak fuel when set to 'Off' if it is so much as looked at. To prevent getting gas all over the place, I taped off the nipple.

Guess what was still there?

I had evidently managed to put the fuel line over the tape, and in the process move enough of the tape to let just a trickle of fuel make it to the carbs. I quickly removed the tape, and put everything back together. Voila! perfect engine start-up and performance. I even took her out for a quick test ride, all the responsiveness was back.

Who would have thought all the bike needed was some gas?