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TXterror
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introducing my headache

Postby TXterror » Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:49 pm

never really introduced myself yet. Thanks to all those who have replied to my post trying to help me out with my issues. My name is Aaron, located in TX. I have 1980 CB650C thats been quit the headache. Bike has pods with 120 mains and 42 slows jets. Bike wont go passed 50 mph in fifth gear for some mysterious reason. This is my first bike and first at learning how to work on these oldie but goodie machines. Learning as i go (kinda). Ive done all the basics but still cant solve the issue. really debating weather or not to take it to a shop.
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TXterror
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Re: introducing my headache

Postby TXterror » Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:52 pm

i have side covers, just forgot to put them on before i went cruising
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Re: introducing my headache

Postby Stanlee » Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:09 am

YOu need the carbs thoroughly cleaned. I can help guide you or I can do the work for you. I've done hundreds of carbs and jsut rebuilt my CB650's. Jetting sounds right, but there must be some obstrctions.

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby TXterror » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:25 am

Thanks, I have been through the carbs about three times. All i could really do is clean the main jets and set float height. Kinda intimidated to break them down totally, but even if i did i wouldnt know what to look for. Where are you located? Im in Spring TX about 20 min outa Houston

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby Stanlee » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:39 am

I'm in Florida, but all my customers use USPS flat rate shipping cheap and quick. If you wish to pursue emailme at gentlemanjim737@bellsouth.net or call 561-704-5791

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby TXterror » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:44 am

thanks but i would like to keep it in TX. I havent given up yet. Thanks doh. i appreciate the offer but is there any tips u can give me i were to tear into them. Like what to look for, what to be careful with. I have PD (mechanical carbs)

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby Folsoml » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:22 am

TXterror wrote:I have 1980 CB650C thats been quit the headache.



For what it's worth, that does not seem to be a CB650C, but a standard CB650.
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Re: introducing my headache

Postby TXterror » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:50 am

I wish it was a standard, as i would love to make it into a cafe racer. But unfortunately its a custom model. I think because its on its center stand, its playing with your eyes. Since i dont have a cafe racer frame, once i get it running properly. Im gonna go for the bratstyle/bobber look.

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby TXterror » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:55 am

I want it to look something like this, if i ever get her running right. With invisible handle bars. It was hard to photoshop drag/clip ons on the bike.
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Re: introducing my headache

Postby onepieceatatime » Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:57 pm

1980 CB650C with '81 colors, and a standard headlight bucket
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1980 CB650 standard model
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The main differences between the 2:
4 into 1 exhaust vs. 2 into 1
forks 2 inches longer on custom
comstar wheels vs. spoke wheels
slightly different angle on handle bars
more chrome on the custom.

You can confirm by the tag on the neck. it will say CB650 for the standard model, CB650C for the custom model.
If yours is in fact a C, the PO swapped some standard parts onto it.
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Re: introducing my headache

Postby TXterror » Tue Sep 25, 2012 1:10 pm

I might be wrong than. I thought the standards had the seat that was flat and flush with tank rather than having that cruiser style dip in frame. So maybe it is a standard

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby cb650 » Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:42 pm

Only big diff in 80 is the wheels and exhaust headlite bucket and handlebars. All easily changed. Yes I would say yours is a standard.
Did you clean the tank out?!?!?!?!

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby marke » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:33 pm

The 1979 model had the flatter seat and tank:

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_650_1979.php

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby cb650 » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:52 pm

marke wrote:The 1979 model had the flatter seat and tank:

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_cb_650_1979.php



Yes and it was way diff than either of the 80 models.
Did you clean the tank out?!?!?!?!

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Re: introducing my headache

Postby Volker_P » Tue Oct 02, 2012 4:58 am

TXterror wrote: never really introduced myself yet.

Thanks for making up for that! :wink:

TXterror wrote: I have 1980 CB650C thats been quit the headache. Bike has pods with 120 mains and 42 slows jets. Bike wont go passed 50 mph in fifth gear for some mysterious reason.

How do your plugs look like? Do all four look equal?
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