Recent content by PNO_in_Cali

The only changes between it working and the current state has been increased compression and lapped valves. I should check the floats. The float levels have definitely been modified. Specifically, I've lowered the levels to try to control how much gas the pilot jet has access to. I think I...

I figured that it was way too rich.. But I am just curious why that is happening and why it is so different from the last time I rebuilt the top-end. I always thought that increasing compression would be helpful, not harmful. Anyway, thank you very much for your advice.

Thanks! I never really thought about that but you're totally right, it is a bike of shades, not colors.

Hello all!! Long time lurker but first time poster. Decided to try a final attempt and ask for your help before going to the mechanic ($$$!) I picked up this CB200 in Massachusetts for $200, title-less and rusty. Brought it along to CA in the back of my car a few years ago and took apart the...