Author Topic: 1973 Honda CB500 Four with idle issues.  (Read 10527 times)

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Offline kaptainkid1

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Re: 1973 Honda CB500 Four with idle issues.
« Reply #50 on: July 14, 2016, 05:47:50 PM »
Finally after going to 4 honda CB shops and mechanics I was able to figure out the problem.

Honestly stupid mistake all ways happens to new backyard shade tree hobbyist.

So I went to Lucky Wheel Downtown Los Angeles everybody was working honda and everything was so cool there.

I was told again and again sounds like an airleak from the carb to heads. I said my rubber manifold tubes were good and I sprayed carb clean to check for leaks.

So he mentioned after the bike heats up 1/2 hour later the rubber becomes more flexible and still can leak air.

So I went home and tighten the clamps until the screw didn't move anymore. My opinion I thought they were tight enough...because I didn't want to strip the nuts...

Apprently, you need to tighten and check the rubber manifolds. Mine got air leaks when the bike get hot.... Lesson Lean!!!

" Tighten screw camps until no more movement" I hope this helps other CB riders....
« Last Edit: July 15, 2016, 12:06:34 AM by kaptainkid1 »
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