Topic: Hello from CB500Four in Arizona - Disaster Pending

[Tete]

Hey guys, new to these forums but have been in other active communities forever.

A little about myself.  I am a novice by every sense of the word when it comes to mechanics but am willing to dive in if it makes sense....... or not ..... I seem to be ok with electrical and some mechanics but always have issues with carbs.  My recent bikes have been

CL200 Scramlbler 1974

CB200T 1975

BMW R65 1982

Yamaha Xs400






I recently picked up a 73 CB500Four.  The bike overall is in excellent shape except its not running because the previous owner pulled the carbs off and COMPLETELY disassembled them with no idea how to re-assemble them.  My understanding is the bike ran ok before he dismantled the carbs.  The reasoning for dismantling the carbs was because the bike would not pass emissions.  Currently I want to get it back up and running and then I'll worry about the emissions.  I figure if I can get this done right the emissions will hopefully fall into place. Or it will reveal more problems.  regardless I think carbs is my only option as to where to start. 

parts the the carbs came in individual tupper plastics.  I think if I can find someone to help me with the carbs then I will be in hog heaven. I personally think I would be better suited finding someone with more carb know how to take the carbs and get them dialed.  If it where as simple as jetting and removing the bowls I would be a little more confident, but in this scenario.  I think leave it to the pros.

[faux fiddy]

Not completely familiar with the 50f carbs, but mahe sure all passages are clear, taking care not to force too large through the jets.

Remove the slide cylinders and use a ball poiny pen to push out the emulsion tubes, mahe sure the perforations (holes) ae not clogged.

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