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Okay, Carbs are completed and are in the air back to me. should receive mid week. I was reading over the manual and upon reassembly, it states you have to "level" the fuel?? I thought since the carbs have been professionally cleaned and rebuilt, synced and leak tested this wouldn't be necessary. thoughts?

I see. Another question. What symptoms do I look for if this one is not compatible enough?

Thank you sir. I will try that and let you know how things turn out. What year would this vmax unit be?

Okay, thanks for getting back with me. Would you try to go with a new aftermarket unit or keep the vmax and see how it runs?

Here is the ignition unit that was moved to the top of the airbox, not original. So do I leave #2 carb vacuum port plugged ? Why would someone put a different unit on?

I have attempted to rebuild goldwing carbs ( i realize you r working with a venture) over the years and after purchasing off brand non oem, I realized that's not the best route. After many kits purchased and time consuming frustration of teardown and rebuild, I simply choose to ship my carbs off to a reputable carb shop. My 83 venture carbs are currently being rebuilt by Mike Nixon out of Arizona. He only uses true OEM parts and I am willing to pay for all the work and fresh parts. When the carbs arrive, its plug and play, no guesswork or fingers crossed hoping the cheap replacement parts will hold up. I spend the $$$ and keep STABIL in the tank at all times! good luck!

That's nuts! Must be a trust fund baby

Okay, so here is the old Honda. just given to me. 1965 sport, little 65cc but i plan on upping the engine to 140 with bigger tires.

My carb guy just informed me that he is almost done with my carbs. He put together a picture diary of what he ran into: https://www.motorcycleproject.com/galleries/Gallery120/ Here is a current pic of the carbs almost completed.

Well, i got the old Honda home. Turns out its a small 65cc but still pretty neat. I don't know if I will try to restore since its so small but I have options since it was free! Tried loading pics and receive error message.

I was on my way out of town when I chatted with the gentleman and he gave me the bike. I will be back home Friday afternoon and will take pics of it and post it here. It was black and from what I remember only had 1 carb. He did say it was a 1965. It did not appear to be bigger than my yamaha 180 so I'm suspecting it's a 165. It's very rusted and is missing a headlight bucket. I'm still excited though!!

So I noticed this motorcycle in my neighborhood at the beginning of summer. Owner has it sitting in his driveway and never moved. From a distance it looked very similar to my blue 1967 Yamaha 180 that I spent a year restoring. I ended up selling the Yamaha and immediately had regrets. Today, I saw the owner out in his driveway, never met the guy but decided to walk up and ask him about the old bike that's Ben parked . It's in very bad shape! We started chatting and I ask him what year it was and what he intended to do. He responded, it's a 65, do you want it? I replied if u r giving it away, I will take it! So now .......... looks like it's a Honda dream. I pick it up Friday. Geesh, what have I done!!

Well, ladies and gents, she is now officially a roller again. Sitting nice and healthy on her newly reinforced frame. Since I purchased her in March many hours have been spent to rectify various blemishes and many more remain but I must state this, getting her back on her wheels is definitely a milestone. I really appreciate all the help and guidance from many on this forum thus far and am looking forward for more help in the months to come.

Get excited since I'm close to placing wheels on but decided to derust gas tank. This morning on my way to the shed to get gas tank, a kite(crazy bird) swooped down and almost took my head off! Little bastard!! Come to find out, the entire town is having issues with these birds. A local golfer just the other day ended up going to the ER for stitches. Anyway, I called a a few crack shots to help out. After barely retrieving my tank, I cleaned the exterior, sucked out the loose rust and the poured in some Evapo- Rust. This stuff is great but is pricey, so I just fill it almost halfway and rotate every 2 hrs. While that's working I might move to wheels and handle bars.

I believe you can remove the entire petcock assembly. Here is the process I would go through. Remove gas lines going to fuel pump. More than likely the fuel pump has rust in it. After draining the tank, put petcock back on tank and fill tank with evapo - rust. Let sit for 2 days then drain. Flush with fresh gas. Clean lines an fuel pump. Fill tank with fresh gas and u should be good. Oh, replace fuel filter.

Mothers polish, I think for aluminum but it still works if I use fine steel wool then buff.

Mike Nixon who owns a carb business known as " the motorcycle project" . He's out of Arizona and has been working on carbs for many years. I will definitely keep your notes you have made and check everything when I get the carbs back. Thanks for the info. here is a current pic of the bike. Still have a ways to go but making progress!

I cut the spacer in half and went with 410ml. Not as stiff but of course will only truly tell once on the bike. The first fork must have been binding or maybe i overtightened the bolt at bottom. Anyway, both are done now, onto the next part.

Okay, Earl (Skydoc) was nice enough to get back with me and suggested incremental changes to spacer and oil. Thanks Earl. will do.

Okay, back home now. Rebuilt one front fork yesterday with new progressive springs. Followed all instructions. Compressed fork all the way down, poured in new fork oil (10w) 5" from top around 400ml or 13.5 ounces. pumped fork several times to remove air. inserted spring with 1 inch spacer provided by progressive. I have a diy brace i have used previous years on goldwings to thread fork cap on, worked like a charm. This fork is very stiff. I put all my body weight on it and it barley budged. Is this supposed to be so stiff? thanx I might try removing the spacer.

You were correct. Carb guy informed me it's been over 20 yrs since he's rebuilt one and I told him what it connects to. The Venture never had a "vacuum petcock" for the fuel tank. I suspect that he sees the vacuum port on the number 2 carb and thinks that is for a vacuum petcock. Uniquely, on the 1983 only, that vacuum port was connected to the "Boost Sensor" (vacuum advance unit that sent a signal to the TCI). From 1984 on, the Boost Sensor got its vacuum from the intake port of number cylinder. If you still have the original TCI (black label, 26H-10) you need the vacuum pickup to remain on that port on the number two carb. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=117145https://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=117146

Here is a pic of what he was trying to explain. Also, there is a pic of 2 rubber plugs that are in the wrong place which will cause the bike to run extremely rich.

My carb guy just informed me of the following: " looks like someone has defeated the vacuum petcock on the bike. Do you want a better plug for this nipple or are you intending to put the vacuum petcock back in service?" Could someone explain this to me. Vacuum petcock? Purpose of blocking off? Thanks

Seen some pretty cool bikes in myrtle beach! Sorry no pics but here's one of the scenery. I ordered progressive springs and will be home upon my return. Right now, some good r & r!!

Packing for my last vacation before i go back to work next month. Upon my return the lower fork bushings should be in. For some reason they are back ordered. Also been considering putting in progressive springs, so if anyone has a fresh pair lying around and want to sell, let me know. Chow for now.