Randakks Master Carb Overhaul Kits®: Honda DOHC Motorcycles
World’s Best DOHC Kit!
The architecture of these carbs is very similar to the GL1100, CBX, and CX-500 carbs that we have been supporting with our proprietary Master Kits for quite some time. After fielding numerous requests, Randakk’s has decided to extend coverage to these models.
This kit is proprietary to Randakks…you won’t find this available anywhere else at any price.
Shade Tree Diagnostic Tests!
I was very fortunate to grow up in a neighborhood and farm family full of excellent shade-tree mechanics. Mostly they were short on cash and long on resourcefulness.
I learned quite a lot by pestering these very talented home-gown mechanics.
More on Fuel And Fuel Additives – Fear the Corn?
Warning: Controversial Material!
I grew up in a farm family in the South, so I’m very fond of corn. Of course I like grits, but my favorite form of corn is high quality bourbon! I have personally benefited from crop subsidies and understand the benefit of the emerging ethanol (made from corn) fuel market to corn farmers. I am sympathetic to their issues.
Motorcycle Fuel Mileage Issues
Warning: Controversial Material!
I get lots of inquiries about fuel mileage these days. It’s no surprise given highly volatile fuel prices! Here’s what I know about the subject.
Honda DOHC-4 Performance Parts
Randakk’s CB1123F Cafe Racer!
Extensive “Build” Photo Album (200+ photos)
This bike was built for me by J.R. Luksik of CBX-tras with assistance from Ken Sperry, Rosey Lackey, Jr., Al Bergler, Jim Sawtell, Dennis Parrish and many others.

1st Place Winner at 2015 Detroit Autorama
Not so “Green,” No-Drop Idle Mixture Adjustment Method
I find the factory recommended idle mixture screw setting specs to be very close to ideal. They are listed here for the Honda GL1000.

Idle FUEL Mixture Screw on Honda GL1000
I do usually richen them up an extra 1/8 to 1/4 turn (out) to compensate for the leaner modern “gasoline” which is diluted with ethanol in most US markets.
But sometimes, you just need an excuse to do some high performance tuning on your bike! 🙂
Motorcycle Petcocks 101
What is a petcock? Why is important to vintage motorcycle owners?

Can Proper Petcock Use Prevent This?
Flooding Issues on Vintage Hondas
Viton in Vintage Motorcycle Carburetor Components?
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