Recent content by hubbard_86

Thanks for the advice. I'm going to take a look around for parts. I see what you're saying about the nuts...they have that cheesy flange on them.

Quickie from a newbie: My 78 Hondamatic CB400a has a "cup" style top of the triple-tree which doesn't allow me to unclamp and lower the front end, which I'm looking to do about an inch as part of my cheap build. Any thoughts on what's the best way to accomplish the front end lowering? Would...

Fixed it. Float needle was freaking rusted in place. I had to pull the bowl off and use needle nose pliers to free it. My fault for leaving it outside this winter with unstabilized fuel in the carb.

Been a while since I have participated here but the weather is getting nicer in New England so I fired up the bike and she started up fine and idled great. Here are the symptoms though: 1. The bike revs fine when in idle but as soon as I put it in gear it rides extremely slow as though it was...

Thanks Jewbacca. Great advice! So, a question about searching the web for the carb kits... I have the Clymer manual and it lists them as "Keihin model VB24a" but that doesn't really get me any hits. Should I just look for Keihin 24mm carb kits? Are they universal or does the VB24a specify a...

Hello all! Just picked up a 78 CB400a (yes, that's an automatic...eek!). But, I got it for free, so I'm not complaining. I changed the plugs and I could get it to idle. As soon as I gave it gas it shuts down. Oh, I found the manual via the Do The Ton forums, so much praise to all! As for...