Fixing Carbs (Not on a GS)

Dorianfes · July 17, 2006, 06:57:51 PM

So my brother took off for England and left me his Honda Spirit to play with. It's got a couple issues that so far I've managed to take care off. The bike seems to pop a lot, though, which if I'm not mistaken means that it's running rich. Anyone here know if the fix is the same as w/ the GS? I figure that theyre' both carbed, so leaning it out a little should be the fix right? Just wanted to get some opinions before I tackle a bike I've never worked on before. If anyone has any experience working on honda's before and could tell me how much harder it'll be then the GS I'd appreciate it. Also, the chain is loose as shaZam!, but I'm pretty sure the fix for this would be the exact same as the GS.

Dorianfes

Egaeus · July 17, 2006, 07:54:16 PM

Where is it popping? If it's coming from the carbs, it's running lean. If it's backfiring out of the exhaust, it's running rich.

Dorianfes · July 17, 2006, 09:06:42 PM

it's backfiring from the exhaust.

hmmmnz · July 17, 2006, 11:21:27 PM

now if i can remember right the spirit is a variant of the 750 shadow, the vtwin cruiser?? if so, i think you have twin strait through pipes, it'll pop just because of that. i use to have the nv750 and it woulod back fire every where, but was running perfectly. check your plugs to see if they are black, if so you probly are running rich, if not then you'll just have to live with it

Dorianfes · July 18, 2006, 09:33:59 AM

okay...this is going to sound dumb to most of you guys on here. but......when you say "check your plugs" you mean unscrew the spark plugs, and check the other end to see if they're black right? I just kinda figured that's what people meant, but honestly I was never really sure.

Dorianfes

hmmmnz · July 18, 2006, 09:38:59 AM

he he, yeah unscrew your spark plug and look at the electrode. it should be a brown or tannish colour, but because of the backfires it'll be a bit black, make sure your plugs are in good condition, it might be time for a new set any way. its amazing how often the cause of problems is the sparkplugs being old and worn.
if you arnt sure what the colour of them means post a pic of your spark plug
and we'll tell you how crap your bike is running

have fun

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