Recent content by Boulder82

I finally decided I needed a carb stand to be able to see where my 82 CB750F carb bank was leaking (this week). I almost bought the K&L stand a couple times but felt it was overpriced at about $80. Then I read some bad reviews about it and decided to just build my own. I used an old garage door...

Before you get carried away check the ignition switch. They are notorious for grounding out for no apparent reason. The contacts inside don't last very long. I took a 76 CB400F around the block one time and had to push it back cause it quit running, no lights, nothing. It was the switch. You can...

I've used this process on two really rusty tanks and it worked great. 82 CB750F and 74 MT125. I used a 3/8 rebar in a PVC sleeve with holes drilled in it for the electrode in the tank. It took a few days but removed 95% of the rust. Then I fill the tank with metal rescue or similar liquid rust...

Sometimes those carbs make me wonder why I own one of these things. Anyway, what works for me is make sure the air cleaner box is pushed all the way to the rear. There should be a bolt on top of the air box in a slotted hole to allow for this. I put the carb bank in from the left and I tilt the...

I have the same problem with my 82. I also advanced the timing which helped a little. The shop manual describes a test to check the spark advancer by bringing engine speed to 6,000 rpm or above and using a timing light to check that the index mark is between the full advance marks. If it's not...