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ac_cb500four

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Metal plate linking carb 1+2 and 3+4
« on: May 08, 2006, 07:24:47 AM »
Helo!

This is my first post, so hello to everybody. I have a cb500 four and the small metall plate linking the carbs 3+4 is broken. what is the use of that piece and what kind of problems could occur? I searched the extensive forum but couldn't find any information.

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Offline TwoTired

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Re: Metal plate linking carb 1+2 and 3+4
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2006, 09:34:56 AM »
Is this a K3?
Must be.  I can't find one on the earlier model carbs.
It's a Stabilization plate.  Probably keeps the throttle shaft pivot bearings in a proper relationship when the engine gets "buzzy".
It also holds the choke cable in place.

Are you looking for an excuse not to fix it?
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Re: Metal plate linking carb 1+2 and 3+4
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2006, 11:34:12 AM »
 I think he means the very thin stainless steel plate between the adjusters, under the lock nuts. They move with the linkage so cant hold anything. I took mine off 20 plus years ago when they cracked, (almost 30 yrs ago, damn, I'm getting old ;D) never noticed any difference (except its easier to set carbs without the damn things distorting)
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Re: Metal plate linking carb 1+2 and 3+4
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2006, 01:28:20 PM »
Hey!

Yes, I mean the thin metal plates under the adjusters. Thanks for the reply. I guess I won't bother with it.

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Re: Metal plate linking carb 1+2 and 3+4
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2006, 04:23:19 PM »
Oh, those plates.  I think those help keep the linkage ball and sockets from wearing (a little) from vibration.  They are a pain, though.

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