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by navydad
Tue Oct 04, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need help! Won't start
Replies: 5
Views: 5420

Re: Need help! Won't start

The 81's are a cold natured beast and can be hard to start when everything is working perfectly. You still have the CV carbs installed and these have a bad reputation of not working well with modifications. The exhaust is not stock and the stock airbox has been eliminated. I know this doesn't answer...
by navydad
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:59 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: High idle without choke!
Replies: 13
Views: 9354

Re: High idle without choke!

+1 on the fact we have all been there, just glad it was that simple and I could be of some help.
by navydad
Sun Sep 25, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: High idle without choke!
Replies: 13
Views: 9354

Re: High idle without choke!

Did you try adjusting the idle screw. My 81 has a screw with a large knob on it sticking out at the bottom between the second and third carbs, this is the idle adjustment.
by navydad
Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Finally got my hands on a cb650
Replies: 9
Views: 7830

Re: Finally got my hands on a cb650

About the roller for the chain. If you are talking about the tab sticking up from the swingarm that is the mounting point for the chain guard. My choke doesn't stay on it's own, I have to hold it for a bit while the engine warms. That can take a few minutes on my 81, a real cold natured beast it is.
by navydad
Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Finally got my hands on a cb650
Replies: 9
Views: 7830

Re: Finally got my hands on a cb650

Wow! An art deco Honda. Kind of cool actually. I think I would do a valve check/adjustment, maybe a compression test, timing check, things like that before I tried to bring it to life. Be a shame if a small issue was overlooked and caused a big issue when you tried to start the bike.
by navydad
Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 81 CB650 Transmission oil seal?????
Replies: 3
Views: 4346

Re: 81 CB650 Transmission oil seal?????

I would go for it.
by navydad
Wed Aug 10, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: hose from airbox to top of engine on cb650
Replies: 2
Views: 3611

Re: hose from airbox to top of engine on cb650

I second the "no go" on the pods, especially if you have the CV carbs. It can be very hard to get these bikes to run correctly with pods.
by navydad
Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: Bikes
Topic: 1981 CB650 Custom for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 27461

1981 CB650 Custom for sale

1981 Honda CB650 Custom The good… New tires…New fork seals…New stainless steel brake lines…Brake calipers rebuilt with new parts…Brake master cylinder rebuilt with new parts…New tapered steering bearings…Fuel tank coated and sealed should not rust inside…New oil and filter…New spark plugs…Carbs comp...
by navydad
Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gap between the drive shaft hub & wheel?
Replies: 4
Views: 6096

Re: Gap between the drive shaft hub & wheel?

I don't think that gap is an issue. Does the rear turn freely with no noise? You did lube the splines with a GOOD quality moly grease didn't you? If not then you really need to do that. Are you saying the front wheel makes a scrapping sound when the calipers are off the forks? Brake pads will make n...
by navydad
Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: New tires / tyres
Replies: 19
Views: 29238

Re: New tires / tyres

130/90 16 on the rear, but my bike is the Custom version with a 16 inch rear wheel. The front tire is the 100/90 19.
by navydad
Thu Jun 02, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: New tires / tyres
Replies: 19
Views: 29238

Re: New tires / tyres

Shinko 712's and I am very happy with them.
by navydad
Thu May 12, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Mmm Good
Replies: 2
Views: 9529

Mmm Good

Vintage Honda and Sumburger drive in. :D
by navydad
Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: lost all power while cranking over.
Replies: 4
Views: 4467

Re: lost all power while cranking over.

These fuses have been known to develop hairline breaks that can drive us nuts. Just something to check.
by navydad
Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need your help please - oil leak!
Replies: 13
Views: 19302

Re: Need your help please - oil leak!

I agree, do both while you are in there.
by navydad
Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need your help please - oil leak!
Replies: 13
Views: 19302

Re: Need your help please - oil leak!

+1 on the leaking seal. Doesn't look like a difficult job.

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