My goal is to buy a CB 750 (k2 ...) in the coming months. There are plenty on the market, in all states. It just depends on how much I invest. While none of the expected tasks (pre-buy, initial work and long-term maintenance scare me when it comes the an SOHC oldtimer, there is one thing I am not quite so confident and that is the carburetors.
1) in a typical pre-buy situation there is limited time. So all I can do is check engine start (cold and warm), look for leaks and outside damage, ride the bike. But such may not be enough to avoid soon to arrive problems.
2) work on the carbs, frankly after reading upon it, I think a complete overhaul may be beyond my skills and available tools.
3j finally, even if the carbs were in good shape, and if properly handled, can I keep them in this state for more then just a few years ? ... or does one need (expensive) expert help every few years?
Thanks!
1) in a typical pre-buy situation there is limited time. So all I can do is check engine start (cold and warm), look for leaks and outside damage, ride the bike. But such may not be enough to avoid soon to arrive problems.
2) work on the carbs, frankly after reading upon it, I think a complete overhaul may be beyond my skills and available tools.
3j finally, even if the carbs were in good shape, and if properly handled, can I keep them in this state for more then just a few years ? ... or does one need (expensive) expert help every few years?
Thanks!