After the rebuild

Posted by dave Esch on Aug 13, 2012; 2:13am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/After-the-rebuild-tp4026982.html

I got a battery in the bike today and started it up. Unfortunately, as always, it misses when cold and smokes pretty good at start up. I figured the new valve seals would prevent the leak down while the motor was off, and I figured honing the cylinder walls and installing new piston rings would solve this issue. Much to my dismay it has not. Not sure why it misfires. The only thing that came to mind was bad gas. It is almost two years old. Tomorrow I am draining and refilling the tank and adding a bottle of seafoam. I hear pretty good things about it. The seafoam may even loosen up my carbs. Even with new throttle cables it doesn't "snap" back when you release. Rather I have to actually push the throttle back to go to idle. I dunno guys. After startup she's a real ball breaker, lots of power and great throttle response. Since she IS 37 years old I guess I should be pleased but....