Only a couple problems-
1. Broken tach cable-got a new one ordered
2. Head gasket/o-ring leak-going to get gaskets ordered
3. *(&#^#($*@^#&$ sticky throttle cables. Fought them all day-on and off and on and off. Finally ordered a new set of cables just for spits. The cables move loose and free when off the bike so I think they are fine but after fighting them for 4 hours I am ordering new one. I have 5 motorcycles and been riding for 30 years and have never had a set of throttle cables kick my but like these did. What in the hell was Honda thinking??? I am going to have to find a picture of the correct cable routing someplace. Right now the throttle snaps back except when turning to the right. I realize I can just go without the return cable but it has become a challenge at this point. Anyway I just needed to vent. I would rather work on a bike than sit in front of a tv.
4. Bike seems to be running a bit lean. The previous owner put on aftermarket pipes. The stock airbox is still in use. I don't know if the carbs have been touched. I am going to check the timing and put in new plugs, get a plug reading and go from there.
5. Fork seal leaking-got fork seals ordered.
I have two teenage sons and one of them will be riding this bike. We plan on doing a couple trips this summer and am looking forward to it.
Congrats on the buy! You got a pretty decent deal, my 650 set me back $450...
sounds like you have pretty much everything addressed... just going to touch on #4 in your list-
650s are somewhat notorious for running lean, though you dodged the bullet of the PD50 carbs. I think I've heard the CV carbs are a bit more adjustable, but I might be wrong there. Part of the lean condition might be caused by the aftermarket pipes not providing enough back pressure. Someone else on here might be able to give you more ideas on jetting.
the only other "typical 650 thing" I'd have you double check before summer trips would be the electrics and the charging system. The rotor has a tendency to short internally, and not charge all that great in good condition, so while you're cleaning everything up, you might just want to give the connectors all a good once-over and some dialectric grease to keep them in good order.
With the charging system, you'll probably notice if that's going or not after a few rides and just do a search on here- the 650 charging "issue" has been picked apart pretty thoroughly.
You're in luck, most carb kits available fit the CV carbs.
Beyond that, have fun! My first bike is an '80 650 and I really love it. It has a lot more kick to it than a 650 single, though, so be forewarned!
