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[vincentpinner]

Hi all.im new to the site and have just got a cbx 1000 a had a 1000z back in the eighties.i also have a kawasaki z1000 a2.and a suzuki gs1000e..im having a few problems with the cbx tried balancing the carbs but had no reading so checked the valve clearances all valves at zero so removed the head all valves and seats in good shape apart from needing lapping that done reasembled and then shimmed to correct clearance should also say carbs cleaned.started bike up ran but rough cut the motor and now wont start at all.one thing i now is it has the wrong battery could that be a problem i do have a spark all be it a weak one and i know its getting fuel.any ideas would be greatly appreciated.forgot to say im in tamworth uk..kind regards Loz.

[Gearheadgregg]

Welcome, sounds like the rest of us here that have completely Rebuilt the carbs, Most likely your carb balance was hard because your idle circuit and jets are clogged, My spark looked weak also when i tested with a spark plug out, But fired right up and runs strong, also recheck your cam and chain position if you pulled the head . Greg

[vincentpinner]

Have checked came timing and is correct have the carbs off at the moment all jets look fine.its strange when you hit the start button for the first time after a few hours it sounds like it wants to start but only for a split second then just turns over with no results will fit a new battery this week see if that makes a differance.thanks for your input.

[jnnngs]

Hi,

Welcome to the site!

Have you removed the pilot jets from the carb bodies to clean them? They are pressed in - but still need to be removed to make sure the passage ways are clear.

Paul.

[vincentpinner]

Would that be the one below the primary main jet? Mine are threaded ?

[jnnngs]

Hi,

I assumed you had a Z / '79 model - later carbs are different.

On a Z:

Carb.PNG

the pilot jet is below the centre tower which has a rubber bung in it.

Paul.

[vincentpinner]

Ahh this maybe the problem i do have the carbs with the rubber bung i will have a look at them any tips on removing them if they are pressed in..thanks for your help regards Loz

[jnnngs]

Hi,

I take the pilot jets out using #2-56 machine screw. They screw direct into the jet without having to drill / tap the jet itself. Then use the machine screw as a puller as in the picture:

Puller.PNG

Paul.

[Mouse]

To the group Vincent

[NobleHops]

[vincentpinner]

Thanks to all for your help.

[Larry Zimmer]

Do let us know how things go, Vince. We will get you up and running!

[daves79x]

Vincent: There are volumes written here about carb cleaning. Become familiar with the search function/options and you'll have several evenings' reading. We'll certainly help further as well, but yours is an oft-asked question with lots of answers here.

Dave