Help! Last January I bought a 1981 CM400A Honda with 4600 miles on it. The person I bought it from said he had it running. I've been working on it and finally...
You have fuel, and a spark, have you verified that the air cleaner is clean? Is it in neutral? Is the kill switch in the center position. Have you turned the...
re. "...Squirted gasoline into each cylinder replaced the plugs and still won't fire. Does it have a capacitor discharge ignition system? " First, they...
Hi Burt, II have fuel and a spark, the air cleaner looks new, It's in neutral, the kill switch is in run position, the fuel valve is in the on position (even...
I live in the South Bay of Los Angeles and I am looking for a hondamatic 400/450. So far I have been unwilling to bid on out of state bikes on ebay because...
I feel your pain. That's why I'm starting to use CraigsList more 'n more - it's "localized". But doesn't eBay have an option to only show you the items...
Hi to all! I finally got all my paperwork straight with my bike.... so iam finally able to make it roadworthy without the risk of losing my money. I gave it a...
... For ... that ... for ... seems ... buy ... sale? ... a ... You'd be better off to fly out and look at it, and drive it back. Keep check on ebay, too,...
Check for fuel actually reaching the carbs, by loosening the carburetor drain screw. If no fuel, it could be a clogged fuel tube/fuel filter, (if one is...
Hi Ken, I tried placeing the spark plug on the engine and the spark looked good. I'm thinking like you the fire is going out from the high compression. The...
... money. ... overnight. ... Not sure it's actually defective. They DON'T have too much power, if the truth be told. I would get some SEAFOAM, and run a can...
Hi Burt, I checked the carbs already and they are full of gas. And the guy I bought the bike from said he had it running so I don't think it's the timing. I'm...
got a 1978 hondamatic750 trike here..needs lots of t.l.c. but does kickstart.to anyone for free..also no title.located in raleigh,n.c area.and please if you...
OH I would love to have it but I will not be in that area for about 3 weeks. If no one comes to get it let me know. I am moving to PA. in about 2 weeks so...
I've been looking for a set of rwl tires for my 81 matic and ain't makin out so good. Does anyone here know if they are available? Also looking for a nice...
Hi! I finally got around working on my carbs. It is really easy. I am using the Clymer manual and on page #132, Disassembly, step 5 says, " Do not remove or...
... says, ... Mine has step 5 on p132, but it pertains to the Bearing inserts and crankpins. The exploded diagram of a carburetor (All models except Rebel 450)...
Help! Last January I bought a 1981 CM400A Honda with 4600 miles on it. The person I bought it from said he had it running. I've been working on it and finally...
Finding matching paint for my "Candy Red and Metallic Bronze" 1981 CM 400A was not going to happen, at least not for the money I wanted to spend, so..... I...
A word of warning: When I painted the tank & side covers of my '70 BSA Lightning, I heard that the Rustoleum "Hard Hat" line of spray paint was fuelproof. So ...
THE BATTERY MUST WHIP THE ENGINE OVER FAST ENOUGH. USE A CAR B ATTERY AND JUMPER CABLES. USE STARTING FLUID INTO THE BACK OF THE CAARORATOR. GOOD LUCK ...
I've just ordered some LustreKote. It's specifically designed for fuel resistance. I've used it plenty on nitro models, seems like it'll work just fine against...
Hello, has anyone tried putting a gauge set with a tach on a Hondamatic? I'm not crazy about the gear selection lights on my bike and wondered if a tach could...
Hi, I just found a 1982 Hondamatic 450 in near new shape for $700. It only has 5000 miles and I picked it up in Sunland Ca. I saw 2-3 Hondamatics for sale in...
