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by ccoulon
Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issues Starting the Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 19911

Re: Issues Starting the Engine

Thanks for all the advice! I ended up pushing/remolding what was left of the compound back into the spark unit and using epoxy to hold it in. However, the problem seems to still persist. After riding it more it seems like it will shut down when I am trying to accelerate too fast. The last two times ...
by ccoulon
Thu Aug 26, 2010 1:40 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issues Starting the Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 19911

Re: Issues Starting the Engine

Thanks Rocky,

As for the Spark unit, should I try to get some of the melting tar-like substance back in? And if so how? (seems like heating it up might make is less viscous to the point of re-filling the unit. Or should I cut off what has already come out and partially refill the unit with epoxy?
by ccoulon
Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issues Starting the Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 19911

Re: Issues Starting the Engine

Today I went out to work on the bike and it started up normally (weird) and if anything was running better than it used to cold. I took it out for a spin and it was responding very well (possibly just do to the fact that I let it warm for a while before riding it). At one point while riding I got it...
by ccoulon
Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issues Starting the Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 19911

Re: Issues Starting the Engine

Thanks for all previous advice! I managed to get the bike running pretty well; however, yesterday while taking it out on the freeway it died on me. This was not the first time I'd taken it on the freeway, and it has done quite well before. This time as I was accelerating in 3rd gear the throttle bec...
by ccoulon
Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:19 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issues Starting the Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 19911

Re: Issues Starting the Engine

Sorry for the unclearness of the last post. When I cold start the bike with the choke engaged, it starts good and will run good cold (Throttle is very responsive). However as I disengage the choke (usually after about 5-10 min of riding) this is no longer the case, especially starting from a stop. I...
by ccoulon
Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issues Starting the Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 19911

Re: Issues Starting the Engine

Alright, spent nearly 11 hours yesterday completely taking apart the entire carburetor and cleaning everything. After re-installing the bike fired up right away and can now be driven around, as well as idle at around 1100 rpms (down from originally having to stay around 3500). After riding it for ab...
by ccoulon
Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issues Starting the Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 19911

Re: Issues Starting the Engine

Thanks for all the recommendations! I did not originally clean the tank, looking through the top it looks pretty clean; there are some small spots with light rust showing but for the most part looks good. The fuel that is in the bike now was in it when I bought it and the last owner was said he fill...
by ccoulon
Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Issues Starting the Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 19911

Issues Starting the Engine

Hello all, This is my first post so please bear with me. I just bought a used 1980 cb650, that was running but had been sitting for roughly 5-6 years and needed the carburetor cleaned. After cleaning them and re-installing it took me a while to get the bike started (I presume because it needed to be...

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