Topic: Hello everyone!

[chrisr58]

Just wanted to say hi! After a few (ok 15!) years  I've finally decided to try and get my '78 550 k3 back on the road and think I may need some help - this seemed a good place to start. I don't want a show machine - it would be good just to get it running again! I didn't actually ride it much after part exing my Suzuki for it in about 1981 as a family (and a car)came along. Now the kids are grown its time for me to have some fun so I've been for a track day and now want to get back on the k3. It has been serviced and mot'd a few times since going in to hibernation but after a good clean and oil and filter change didnt want to run,petrol was pouring out from the carb pipes underneath but not getting to the plugs, any ideas anyone?

[Muk]

is it pour out of the overflow hoses ? if so sounds like stuck float tap on suspect carb bowl with a screwdriver handle. you might even have some clogged jets

[chrisr58]

 Yes it seems to be coming out of the overflow hoses - all of them! Looks like a remove and dismantle carbs job then. Tried tapping the outer ones but no good.

[SteveD CB500F]

Hi Chris.

"petrol" eh?

You must be in the UK (or a lost Brit in the US...)

If all four are leaking from the overflows, it's more serious than just a bit of debris blocking the float valve. If the petrol has been standing in the carbs for a while, they are probably well varnished inside.

Take 'em off, strip 'em down and clean thoroughly. Search the forums as it's a common problem. There's loads of advice.



If you are indeed in the UK, pop over to www.honda-sohc.co.uk and join us there!

Steve

[Muk]

don' forget to check the tank, i'd flush it anyway