Timing Issue?

Petcock is nice and clean. I soaked the carbs in carb cleaner and set the float height to 25mm (spec for the 722A is 26mm). I took it for a spin around the block and it was basically trying to die on me the whole time. It stalled a couple times when I'd stop. I pulled the carbs and set the float height to 22mm and when I took it down the street it was hemorrhaging gas from the left overflow and even out the top of the bowl. I think I would have been better off just having no power in the 5k range and just left it alone and lived with it. Now I can't even ride the thing. Ha!
 
I adjusted the float height to 26mm, which is spec for my carb, and it's still leaking like crazy out of the left overflow tube and the bowl itself. I gave it a couple hard hits to see if maybe it was a stuck float but no dice. I'm not even sure where to go from this point.
 
A couple raps on the side of the bowl finally unstuck the float bowl. Now I'm charging the bike since I left it on accidentally while fixing the float height. Ugh!
 
one step at a time hang in there bro !
did you use a timing strobe light to set full advance on the ignition and verify that that is all good?
 
Thanks for the encouragement. I just get frustrated and after a while get fed up with it. Trying to remain positive in just want to ride and not worry about things. Maybe I should get a modern bike so when things go south on my old bikes I at least have something that's pretty reliable.

Yeah my buddy used a strobe when he gave me a hand installing the ignition. Was right on. Hoping once the bike charges it will be improved. Went ahead and ordered an antigravity battery. I've heard that 350s really need a strong battery. Maybe that will help things some. Worst case, I've got a very reliable battery that will last a long time.
 
That's the classic running real rich as secondary main jet comes online.
CB360 and 450 DOHC do exactly the same when any sort of pod is fitted
 
Set the float height to 26mm per spec. Took it for a ride this morning. It was idling sporadically between 1200 and 1700. I took it down the street and it would bog slightly around 4k but then was fine. Took it to the bank about a half mile away and it rode ok, though was starting to bog around 5k again. On the way home I couldn't get it over 5mph. Yes 5. It stalled twice and sputtered the entire way. At this point I think I'm just gonna throw it up on CL and be done with bikes. I'm incapable of working on them apparently. Seems that it's never going to run right. I understand that they're old bikes and temperamental but I'm over it. Working on this stuff alone with no guidance outside of forums has pretty much burned me out. I clearly have no business working on bikes.

So here's my CL for sale ad. If someone is local (Cleveland, OH), feel free to come check it out in person.
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/4516747178.html
 
All it needs is the carbs modified for pod filters.
It isn't possible to 'jet out' the 4~5k problem with the Kei-Hin 3 jet carbs
You didn't shim needles as 'everyone' want's to? It makes the transition problem MUCH worse
 
Nah, I didn't shim the needles. I saw people saying you could but then I also saw people saying it makes things worse. My frustration has reached it's limit. I just don't think vintage motorcycles, or even motorcycles in general, are for me.
 
Sorry to hear that but I totally understand, it can get frustrating some times. Its one of the reasons I have a modern bike so that I can still ride when the older ones are acting a bit funky.
 
After taking some breaths and not touching the bike for a few days I've decided to go ahead and buy a brand new bike. I feel that way I can go back to enjoying wrenching and not feeling like I'm fighting the clock trying to get it perfect so I can get out riding RIGHT NOW.

I was looking at a new CBR 600RR but insurance for one is ridiculous. Insurance would be more than the actual bike payments. Plus, a race bike is probably overkill for riding around town. I've decided on a Kawasaki Ninja 650. It's still sporty but it's not considered a super sport so the insurance is way lower.
 
did look at the versus ? much better riding position for around town
much better all around MOTORCYCLE
 
I keep a more or less stock 1995 Katana 600 for when everything is 'being tuned' ;)
360 is more fun though ;D
 
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