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rough idle

  1. S

    Rough idle, dies a lot , rev locking 3-4k rpm

    Hello, if anyone could give me some possible insight to what’s going on with my bike that would be much appreciated. My 1980 CB 750 has been running terribly, I’m able to get it to start but has a very very weak idle even with the choke all the way on. In addition to this, it gets rev locked...
  2. P

    Idle's rough down low, but runs fine up high.

    Hey all, at this point I'm a regular on this site and am learning as I go. Right now, I'm experiencing an issue with my 78 model that so many have had and will have. A rough idle. Only difference is mine doesn't die on me! She sounds more like a harley than any of these bikes should while...
  3. dist80c

    Rough idle then stalls

    '79 CB750K. Idles rough at cold start. Previously I had to hold the throttle open for about 1 minute or it will die. Once it warms up a bit I can release the throttle and adjust the choke. The other day it cut out after about 1/2 a mile. I thought it might be flooded, so I waited a couple of...
  4. dist80c

    Rough idle then dies

    '79 CB750K. Engine turns over, but I have to hold the throttle open to keep it from dying. I warm it up like this for a minute or so, but as soon as I release the throttle it dies. This started the other day when I was riding and all of sudden it cut out after about 1/2 mile. I thought maybe it...
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