Re: After the rebuild

Posted by dave Esch on Aug 28, 2012; 9:52pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/After-the-rebuild-tp4026982p4028210.html

I think I have all my bugs worked out now. I found that my carb return spring was stretched beyond usability. I went to Lowes and bought a tractor return spring kit and found one almost the exact length. No more sticky throttle. She snaps right back now. As far as the popping at idle, as well as the high idle, just by looking at the carbs I could see that #4 was sticking up a little higher than the others. I pushed it down maybe 1/64 " and the idle dropped right down. So I adjusted the one carb. No more back firing at idle either. And the sea foam has evidently made it's value known. As soon as that motor gets warm the hesitation under full throttle goes away. I went out in full safety gear last night on a self-destruct mission. I wanted my confidence in my Honda back. So I rode it harder than I ever have or ever will, spinning that huge drag sprocket up to 110 mph with ease. I also left the needle on redline for a while as well. If it was going to fail, it would have done so yesterday, close to home, when I was prepared for it. She's a runner. Thanks everyone for all your input with this project. I couldn''t have done it without you guys.