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by GeorgeSweety
Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Distorted Carb Inlet and Metal Choke Replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 4818

Distorted Carb Inlet and Metal Choke Replacement

Carb No.3 inlet has been flattened on the bottom, is this going to cause problems? Can it be straightened or would it just crack if I tried? :cry: I bought these as a replacement set for my 650 Custom as they haven't got the dreaded air cut off valves, they were off a CB650Z (UK Model). I knew befor...
by GeorgeSweety
Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Engine advise please
Replies: 6
Views: 4429

Re: Engine advise please

Hi Riche, its been a while since I took the barrels (jugs) off of my Nighthawk but I haven't touched the pistons or rings yet so can't speak from experience but this link may help. http://www.duncanracing.com/TechCenter/4strk_ringinstall2-24-05.pdf If that doesn't help I'll go in the shed tomorrow w...
by GeorgeSweety
Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Key tumbler
Replies: 5
Views: 4442

Re: Key tumbler

I have never used a helmet lock after a mate of mine had his rather expensive helmet stolen by some git cutting his strap. I think sprygurr showed amazing ingenuity doing what he did, I'd have gone on ebay looking for a replacement set of locks :roll:
by GeorgeSweety
Sat Dec 16, 2017 4:19 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Key tumbler
Replies: 5
Views: 4442

Re: Key tumbler

It's pretty obvious to me whats wrong there, one of the brass pieces is bent out of the shape. Either you bend it back or try to make a new one, that should solve any problem with the lock i think. :wink: 8) sprygurr did done fixed it by robbing the tumblers from his helmet lock, the clever bugger!...
by GeorgeSweety
Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:10 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: NewChallenge
Replies: 5
Views: 17517

Re: NewChallenge

Thanks sprygurr :) you may have noticed that I was in the process of swapping the spoked wheels for Comstars, that's why they are different. Also the clocks were being tidied up so weren't on, the carbs were also off as they were being cleaned for the 157th time :lol: Most of that has now been sorte...
by GeorgeSweety
Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:43 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Right gasket set but different head gasket.
Replies: 22
Views: 15745

Re: Right gasket set but different head gasket.

cb650 wrote:rebuild enough of them and you will.


In that case I'm nearly there, it shall be called a YamHonSuziKwak, I just hope the tank will be long enough to fit the badges on :D
by GeorgeSweety
Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:21 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Key tumbler
Replies: 5
Views: 4442

Re: Key tumbler

I have never had a problem with any keys or locks on any motorcycle so I have never really had a need to examine an ignition other than check the connections. I didn't even know that you could take them apart, so well done to you for sorting it out 8) It is something that I now know to check if the ...
by GeorgeSweety
Thu Dec 14, 2017 2:38 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Right gasket set but different head gasket.
Replies: 22
Views: 15745

Re: Right gasket set but different head gasket.

Wouldn't it be great if you rebuilt a bike and had enough bits left over to build another one? :lol:
by GeorgeSweety
Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:17 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Right gasket set but different head gasket.
Replies: 22
Views: 15745

Re: Right gasket set but different head gasket.

I usually make 20 mistakes for every one thing I get right, but in my defence, I put things together wrong just in case they fit better :lol:
by GeorgeSweety
Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:44 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Right gasket set but different head gasket.
Replies: 22
Views: 15745

Re: Right gasket set but different head gasket.

:lol: Wow! you're the first person in the entire history of the World to make a mistake :lol: I happen to know that just about every vehicle ever made only has genuine spare parts made for roughly two years after a particular model ceases production, they may make an absolutely huge quantity but pro...
by GeorgeSweety
Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Right gasket set but different head gasket.
Replies: 22
Views: 15745

Re: Right gasket set but different head gasket.

Have you tried your local Honda dealer (or this link)? They seem to be still available new. https://www.partzilla.com/product/honda/12191-426-000?ref=b814044739b9a3b46a49555cbecd9b3f9c91cbd0 Folsoml, that link is for the base gasket :shock: This is for the head gasket but they are unavailable https...
by GeorgeSweety
Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:01 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Right gasket set but different head gasket.
Replies: 22
Views: 15745

Re: Right gasket set but different head gasket.

what would be the best aftermarket one lol i don't really like the idea of getting a 30+ year old gasket Be sure to let us know when you find out :lol: You've already tried one aftermarket gasket and that doesn't fit properly :roll: . You don't want to use a 30+ year old gasket on a 30+ year old bi...
by GeorgeSweety
Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: any opinions on these different carburetor rebuild kits?
Replies: 16
Views: 13387

Re: any opinions on these different carburetor rebuild kits?

"Nitrile rubber (NBR), also called nitrile-butadiene rubber, an oil-resistant synthetic rubber produced from a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene. Its main applications are in fuel hoses, gaskets, rollers, and other products in which oil resistance is required." There are probably o...
by GeorgeSweety
Sun Dec 10, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Right gasket set but different head gasket.
Replies: 22
Views: 15745

Re: Right gasket set but different head gasket.

Hi hoops and welcome. As far as I was able to work out the differences between the gaskets is down to the carburetor types used on the engines. A cylinder head from a 79/80 engine with slide carbs won't fit on an 81/82 engine with CV carbs. I'm presuming (by my own theory :roll: ) that the gasket fo...

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