carburator help

Hi everyone, I'm new to here. I just got confused with my Honda Rebel 250 performance. It has 65k km. First I noticed that both intake manifolds backfire occur in idle. And right exhaust pipe emitting black smoke but left is ok. I remove plugs and checked. Right plug is blacked where I identify...

I just tried firing up my 1980 cm400t after tearing down the top end to the connecting rods to fix a head gasket leak and putting it all back together again. My first time with a job like this. I also had a leak from the carburetor cross-over tube, so while I was taking things apart I pulled the...

Hey guys, I recently picked up a '71 CB350 and am in the baby stages of doing some overhaul on it. For the most part, it runs well, kicks over every time and rides relatively smoothly. I've noticed 2 problem areas and was hoping to get some input: 1) One of my exhausts is running hotter...

Hello all, I am hoping someone could help me figure this out. I recently bought my first bike, a (non-running) 1983 CB450sc. Immediately I removed the tank, changed the oil and plugs, and rebuilt the carbs (in which I replaced the main and slow jets, gaskets, etc) . When I first tried to fire...

I recently purchased a CL350 which was not in great running order. I lucked out however and after changing out the throttle cable, adjusting the carbs and putting some new oil in it, she runs like a dream. However my right carb is missing the drainage valve/screw (I'm not sure what you call it)...