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Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:23 pm
by NobleHops
This curated list of threads might help researchers with frequently asked questions. Suggestions for additions are most welcome.

Quality carb rebuild kits - 2023: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12472

DIY carb sync tools: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12582

Mike Nixon's carb rebuild manual: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12395

Use of the (controversial) Gunson ColorTune: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=10823

Pods, Stacks or stock airbox?: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=9367

Replacing the throttle pull cable in situ: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=11943

High quality carb screw kits: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=11923

Carb insulators and installation discussion: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=11823

Troubleshooting a hanging idle: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=11692

Accelerator pump adjustment: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=6821

Replacement petcock parts: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=11367

Carb troubleshooting: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=10790

Removing the vacuum "auto valve" (aka "SOS" or "Spawn of Satan" valve): viewtopic.php?f=20&t=10267

Extracting the pressed-iin pilot jets: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5507

Repairing cracked and leaking float bowl overflow tubes: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=10145

Jetting for pod filters: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=9240

Clearing stubborn pilot jets: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=9559

Removing the anti-tamper "flags" from the mixture screws: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=9481

Carb clamp alternative: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=7495

Prolink vs Twinshock airbox and insulator differences: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=7104

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:11 pm
by steve murdoch icoa #5322
Thanks for putting these together, Nils.

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:55 am
by CBX-tras
Nils, thanks for taking the time to put this together, a great resource.

At my seminars this October at the Barber Vintage Days, I'll be discussing probably every item mentioned.

You're the best!

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:24 am
by Jeff Bennetts
👍😘

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:30 am
by NobleHops
Thank you lads, it was actually a lot faster and easier to do than it might seem. If any of you find a great resource that ought to be included, including things that are not on this site, please just post it here in thread and I shall add it to the post.

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:59 pm
by Jeff Bennetts
These cut aways can be useful.
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Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:30 pm
by NobleHops
Excellent, Jeff!

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2023 10:43 am
by Larry Zimmer
Cool! Thanks, Jeff.

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:07 pm
by Jeff Bennetts
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Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:28 am
by CBX-tras
Jeff Bennetts wrote:
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:07 pm
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I made this cut-away, thanks for sharing.
As mentioned in other posts, I will be at Barber Vintage Days this October, giving 2 carburetor seminars, focusing on the CBX.
If you can successfully rebuild the CBX rack, you can do almost any other motorcycle carburetor.

We will provide helpful tricks and tips and handing out samples.

I will also be demonstrating "how to" extract the pilot jets for proper cleaning of that circuit.

Tell your friends.

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:37 am
by tevan
Do you know your seminar times and location? Museum? Or down there by the food vendor area?

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:38 am
by Jeff Bennetts
CBX-tras wrote:
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:28 am
Jeff Bennetts wrote:
Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:07 pm
A28F3EFF-5DEA-4636-85FB-A5AC5621CDF4.jpeg
63D05123-745E-4F72-85D1-8A2F9039891E.jpeg
I made this cut-away, thanks for sharing.
As mentioned in other posts, I will be at Barber Vintage Days this October, giving 2 carburetor seminars, focusing on the CBX.
If you can successfully rebuild the CBX rack, you can do almost any other motorcycle carburetor.

We will provide helpful tricks and tips and handing out samples.

I will also be demonstrating "how to" extract the pilot jets for proper cleaning of that circuit.

Tell your friends.
Anytime JR, feel free to post any more pics you may have that might help someone here on the forum get their CBX back on the road.

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 6:41 pm
by NobleHops
I really do appreciate your contributions too, J.r.

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:06 am
by CBX-tras
tevan wrote:
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:37 am
Do you know your seminar times and location? Museum? Or down there by the food vendor area?
Sorry, none of that has been firmed up yet by Barber. This will be my first time at the facility so, I'm anxious and looking forward to presenting.

I'll update as soon as the information becomes available.

Re: Thread Index - Carbs - START HERE

Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:50 pm
by daves79x
I think all of the seminars since the addition to the museum building was built have been there.

Dave