In gear(s) there is no problem. After a complete warm up the idle is way high in neutral. The problem started after I asked an independent shop to check things...
Jim , There is a big headed screw under the right side of the gas tank that controls idle . Just back it off a little but that might bring down the idle...
There is also an "idle kicker" that raises the idle speed when the bike is put in gear. It also can be adjusted. Ian 76 CB750A 78 CB400A 99 GL1500SE ... From:...
I have 2 '78 CB750A's that I ride a lot, and one '76 CB750A that hasn't cranked since I parked it 4 years ago. I'm going to sell the '76 as a parts bike on...
i did a search but didnt get what i needed .... i allready know one of the floats is stuck but i dont know anything about motorcycles or carbs so i was...
You can try tapping the bowl on the carb and see if that unsticks the carb. The bowl is on the bottom . If that does not work you will have to clean them Wolf...
I am currently searcing for a set of pistons for my '77 Hondamatic, 0.25 over. Does anyone have information on interchangeability of pistons between different...
I am in the final stages of completing the restoration of a 1977 CB750A and have a variety of '78 and '77 parts to unload. Does anyone need a Hondamatic motor...
Well, I've tried just about everything I can think of to find a backrest for my CM400A at a decent price, so far with no luck. I have seen some things on...
If ebay is not working for you, yo umay waant to find a metalworker in your area who can custom bend/weld one for you, then take that to an auto upholstry shop...
Christy, I'm working on a 1978 400a right now that has a rear rack with a back rest. Also has a tail trunk on the rack. The whole bike is for sale. It only has...
Well, we finally got the new rim we had been waiting for, and got the tires and tubes replaced. We thought we were all ready to ride, but the silly thing...
I would check the choke and make sure it is opening/closing properly. Beyond that I don't know. I still like the Lucas tune up in a bottle. Ever since I...
Clean the carbs and adjust the floats might be stuck open. tap the housing sometimes it frees the floats. Wolf __________________________________ Do you...
Well, we got it running again. Except that my husband dropped it and banged up the tank, so now I'm on a hunt to find a replacement (holly green). If anyone...
I see them all the time on ebay motors. what did you do to get it running?? Joe ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business -...
Thanks for the advice on finding a tank for my CM400A, I've been keeping an eye on e-bay but there don't seem to be any for sale right now (just my luck...LOL)...
Hi, i have a 1976 CB750A for sale.It's compleat but not running. It's been stored since 1985.It had a compleat ring and valve replacement just prior to...
Hi Sam! I may be interested...where are you located? I'm in Simi Valley, CA...so for me to get it you'd have to be sin southern California... :) Andy Sam Read...
What do you mean old Mary? It sounds like the needle valves have something in the or the floats are not adjusted correctly . Also check the floats to see if...
I have a 1979 hondamatic 400 It has been sittin for awhile. I have started to bring it back to life. I have one problem, it is in first gear and won't shift...
Are you sure there's nothing interfering with the "arc" of the shift arm? If not, you might try putting 'er on the center stand and getting someone to...
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