Ugh...

"jminer" (jminer) 05/14/2019 at 14:15 • Filed to: None

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Well dammit. This means the carbs have to come off for a rebuild. Float valves are stuck on 2/4 carbs on the CB500 and several firm whacks with a screwdriver didn’t loosen them.

On a plus side she ran perfect with a new battery, outside of leaking gas...

New gaskets and float valves/seats ordered. Just a shame I have to spend an afternoon to install $20 of parts.

Such is the life with old bikes though. It is why I bought a new one - it starts right up like magic when I press the button!

pip bip - choose Corrour > jminer 04/24/2019 at 06:33

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oh come on it’ll be fun!

:)

Pickup_man > jminer 05/14/2019 at 14:20

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Having four carbs is just the best. 

jminer > Pickup_man 05/14/2019 at 14:23

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For some things it is - for maintenance it is not though...

Pickup_man > jminer 05/14/2019 at 15:04

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I should have added the sarcasm marker, I’ve dealt with four carbs on a few old bikes, and even subjected myself to 4 CV carbs with pod filters and open exhaust. I’ve got carb rebuilds on my bike down to ten minutes, but man do I love my fuel injected bike. 

jminer > Pickup_man 05/14/2019 at 15:09

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Same  - I’ll never not own an old bike, but damn do I love my new bike that just starts every time.

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > jminer 05/14/2019 at 15:13

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I share the same thoughts. BSA for getting my fingers dirty and the Duc for the push button convenience .

jminer > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By 05/14/2019 at 15:27

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I haven’t waded into European bikes yet. I almost bought a MotoGuzzi V7 instead of my CB500x.  Give me a few more years and a thicker pocket book and I’ll buy an Italian...

DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By > jminer 05/14/2019 at 15:38

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It isn’t so much the initial cost as it is the upkeep. I’ve spent my purchase price on the st3 in upkeep over the 4 years I’ve owned it. Thankfully parts for the BSA are surprisingly cheap

jminer > DucST3-Red-1Liter-Standing-By 05/14/2019 at 16:24

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Thars why I bought the Honda. The Guzzi was only like 2k more expensive but looking at the maintenance schedule made me shiver. Valve adjustments every 5k miles? That's how often I change the oil in my Honda!

Darkbrador > jminer 05/14/2019 at 16:42

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educated advice ... buy new rubber boots. T he old boots betwee n the cards and header go hard with age, and are getting harder and harder for the carb to slide in and out.

That’s what she said, or something ...

jminer > Darkbrador 05/14/2019 at 17:09

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I replaced those guys a couple years ago along with the rubbers between the carb and the air box. I makes it much easier to service than before. It's still a pain to get the carbs off and back though.