Of course pidjones, you've been there and done that, whilst I have not.......YOU WERE RIGHT!
My last post in this build thread optimistically declared that my next post would be the last. Alas, I have a problem(s). Of course, you knew I would.
I posted a first start video recently on the CX500 forum, and Murray replied that he thought it was firing only one cylinder. I thought (optimistically) the second cylinder kicked in...but I think he was right.
Today, I went to start it again for only the second time, and sure enough, only the right cylinder was firing.
Checked compression...155psi on both. Checked spark on motor casing...good on both sides.
I then checked the fuel level, and the left carb level was way low (see photos).
Right Carb
Left Carb
I tried knocking it with hammer and block of wood. No change. I then also noticed a bad fuel leak from the right carb. I thought it was coming from body/bowl joint, but then traced it higher. I'm guessing leak may be from fuel tube seal.
I bought a rebuild kit early on from ebay (before I knew better), later to find out that these may not be up to the task. I did clean and rebuild as per Larry Cargill's book. I also rebuilt the ones from a CX650E I have but I bought the kit from CX500 forum member JC, and have had no problems. JC is a CX guru and the stuff he sells is OEM or OEM quality.
Can the low fuel level on the left bowl mean no fuel getting to cylinder?
I think I'm going to have to pull them out to investigate....but I would like to know what to look for.
Thanks.
PS. I will never make a declaration of confidence ever again.