Pulled the carb and replaced the float with the one that had been soaking in Seafoam. It was clean and after assembly, the bike started and ran without leaks....
Hi Folks, Bought my wife a used 1878 Honda Twinstar CM185T this past saturday. Would you believe it, kicked once and BAMM started right up. Nice Red one. I...
Welcome Steve (&Peggy)! We feel your joy; although most of us had to break a bit more sweat to wear the smile you claim today. Glad you are smitten with your...
Congrats. You can expect a long life for it because of its simple design. I suspect it is in good runnning order since it started right up for you but I...
Tires seem to be pretty good ones, We have not had a safety check but I plan on changing the spark plug,,,,(type??? and oil for it really soon. Gonna get the...
I looked at JCW and they do not carry my air filter. Has anyone bought one from Honda lately? I can go online and order from a local Honda dealer but he...
I got a filter from my local dealer about a year ago. They were in stock then, Don't know about now. Tom XS650 Yamaha 1977D CMX450 Honda Rebel 1986 CM200T...
OK - I ordered it. Last month I pickup up points for the Twinstar from Honda so maybe the wear parts are still there. I rode last night 5 miles around the...
I cut the sheik of Dubai's income by 90% from my acct. He'll have to scrape up money from some other guy for his next solid silver AUDI sportstcar..(seriously...
Todd, Anytime I question spending money to fix a small motorcycle like my Twinstar, I can justify by the oil money going to people that want to see the US...
Since I have a title to my parts bike I am thinking about making it ready to ride. Here is what I need and if you have any on your parts bikes that you want to...
The air filter is still not here but I have been running the Twinstar to keep it charged and with good fuel. It seems to be real cold natured. Yesterday it...
I can't vouch for what's normal but my Twinstar won't start in hot weather if I give it any choke. In the winter It doesn't want the choke for more than a...
Let's see if the foam air filter makes a difference first. Maybe that restriction is needed. Glad to know what to look for when it is tuned. Thanks. ... ...
Good point! I haven't read this whole thread. If you are running without an air filter right now that may explain why you need the choke for so long. The lack...
The only time I use the choke on my '79 CM185 is when it has not been started for a month or more. I started it up for the first time in two months Sunday and...
Hey all, I've been enjoying the posts and scanning through them. I recently purchased a 78 180 cc twinstar and it has been a great first (2nd first bike) the...
OK, I lubed up the cleaned chain and hit the cables with lube too... seemed to smooth out their operation. I was able to open her up on the hwy and bucking a...
I was wondering if you were healed yet. Get well soon. ... been started for a month or more. I started it up for the first time in two months Sunday and even...
The pop is usually a timeing issue. Could be the advance mechanism. I wouldn't mess with it unless it happens again. Next time you open it to check timing...
Thanks Mike, It must have been a transient sort of thing, because it has only happened 1 time since I have had her (bout 3 weeks) Reckon Ive put about 700...
I think 65-70 mph is pretty darn good on a 180 !, I have a '93 250 Nighthawk and its workin pretty hard at thoese speeds..... it could prob go faster, but...
Haa, I forgot to mention that I was in a racing tuck position and Was holding my breath. I guess that that little 180 has a lot of heart. _____ From:...
Hi I'm new to the group,first post. Just got a 1981 Honda CM200T. Looks as good as new. The previous owner def kept it out of the elements. That said the bike...
Replace the throttle cable or at least lube it. If the throttle decides to stick open when you should be slowing down, you have BIG troubles! Try disconnecting...
... wrote:Appreciate the advice Mr. Shinn. Let u know when I know more. Have a good one. Thanx Brandon ... decides to ... forth. ... air ... and see ... fine. ...
Sometime a gummy or sticky slide can cause sticking. You might try taking the top off the carb and spraying the slide with wd-40. If that makes it better,...
... new list of things though. I ordered an air filter the other day assuming it was all I was missing. Got the foam filter in and it turns out I don't have...
This stuff comes up on eBay every week and usually sells for $10 + $10 shipping. If you can't get one post again and I will find one here for you. I am so...
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