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Offline Tnutz

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I saw a ton, and i mean ton of threads when i searched about carbs... ;D  But i just need to know where the slow jets are and emulsion tubes are for cleaning (have to pulled out i assume?). not used to these silly Keihins.  Links, pics?  thanks?!
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Offline DaytonGuy

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Re: Can someone show me pics of carb parts to clean? for a cb500..
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2009, 04:49:07 PM »
The simple answer is clean everything.  You should be able to find an exploded diagram of the carbs.  It will show you where the various jets, valves, floats, etc. are.  Take them apart and clean them good.  Use different size copper wire to fit through some of the small passages to clean them all out.

Offline Tnutz

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Re: Can someone show me pics of carb parts to clean? for a cb500..
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2009, 05:51:43 PM »
found one... ;D
2004 Ducati 999 mono posto.
-Full Termignoni exhaust
-Lots 'o' carbon fibre


1973 Honda cb500/4
-Motor Rebuild
-Has clubmans
-Paint is sub par
-

Offline Johnie

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Re: Can someone show me pics of carb parts to clean? for a cb500..
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2009, 06:04:50 PM »
Here you go from a 750, but you get the idea.  Click the pic to enlarge...
« Last Edit: June 12, 2009, 06:08:22 PM by Johnie »
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