“I’ve noticed that turning the idle mixture screws nets different results on each of the individual carbs on my Honda GL1000:
What does this mean????? I’m a bit confused? Help please!!!!”
GL1000 Idle Mixture Fuel Screw
I’m happy to share this excellent video tip created by Ari Henning of Motorcyclist Magazine. Ari is a notorious AHRMA road-racer and all-around swell guy!
This is excellent information.
Whenever I’m asked about “jetting” issues on vintage Honda carbs – here’s my strong advice:
Continue reading “Randakk’s Jetting Advice For Vintage Honda CV Carbs”
Randakk’s High Performance Fuel Filters have many technical advantages and are super easy to install as demonstrated in this short video by by Shasta Smith – the Vintage Monkey.
More details on Randakk’s High Performance Fuel Filters here.
Replacing Throttle Shaft “Felts” on GL1000, GL1100, GL1200, DOHC-4, CBX, CX500, etc.
Throttle Shaft Felt Replacement (photo courtesy Aaron Williams of Dude’s Garage)
Please read: Disclaimers
Build Sheet for Supercharged CBX
Pictured below is my Supercharged CBX. This bike was Randakk’s Cycle Shakk’s test mule for R&D on high performance products for the CBX. The bike is now owned by a collector in Florida.
Fuel filters are not included in Randakk Master Carb Kits. But, it would be a crime to redo your carbs and not take prudent measures to ensure a pure fuel supply! We recommend the OEM Honda filter as a high quality replacement unit for owners concerned about originality..
For others – we offer the Randakk High Performance Fuel Filter with sizes to fit virtually any carbureted motorcycle. Details here.
Typical EMGO Aftermarket Fuel Filter for Early ‘Wings…not available from Randakk.
I get lots of emails like this one:
“I purchased four “Napco Carb rebuild Kits” in addition to some parts from you like plenum seals, etc. I probably should have purchased your Master Kit. Anyway, 2 of the Napco float valves would not seat properly resulting in a lot of frustrating problems. With your recommendation, I cleaned and put the original Honda float valves back into the carbs. Problem Solved. Thanks!”Lee Korb – Raleigh, NC
Failed Aftermarket Float Valve
Photo courtesy Mike Nixon. All Rights Reserved
Build Sheet Details for Randakk’s Supercharged GL1000. Vintage Honda Performance!
This bike is now owned by a collector in Germany.
Randakk’s RC-003 Supercharged GL1000 …Current Incarnation
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