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Offline 350ken

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Help with Carb Sync on a 78 Cb550k
« on: May 28, 2010, 10:05:22 AM »
Just wondering if someone knows how to sync the carbs on a 78 cb550k.......I have the clymer manual but it only show the carbs from earlier 550's which are "not" the same.

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Re: Help with Carb Sync on a 78 Cb550k
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2010, 11:33:29 AM »
You'll have to remove the top covers to get to the adjusters. #2 carb (second from the left) is the mothercarb: that one is fixed and can't be adjusted. Are you sure your carbs are out of sync?
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Re: Help with Carb Sync on a 78 Cb550k
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2010, 12:23:51 PM »
Delta is spot on the mark.

But, you might want to download the Honda manual supplements that address the PD style carb details.
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