This kit is proprietary to Randakks…you won’t find this available anywhere else at any price.
This high-value kit has been created using the same philosophy as Randakk’s industry-leading GL1000 and GL1100 Master Carb Overhaul Kits.
This kit is proprietary to Randakks…you won’t find this available anywhere else at any price.
This kit is proprietary to Randakks…you won’t find this available anywhere else at any price.
Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit(R) includes everything you need (and nothing you don’t!) for a comprehensive FT500 carb overhaul.
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.
Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® for Honda CX500 (and variants) includes everything you need (and nothing you don’t!) for a comprehensive carb overhaul on carbureted CX500.
This kit is proprietary to Randakk’s …you won’t find this available anywhere else at any price!
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! 🙂
“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
Whenever I’m asked about “jetting” issues on vintage Honda carbs – here’s my strong advice:
Note: an objective analysis of available Honda GL1000 carb kits was recently completed by Ron Carmichael.
Randakk’s GL1000 Master Carb Kit
A new offering at Pistol Pete’s Services: newly developed OE style vacuum cap buttons replacements.
Honda GL1000 CV Carb Cap “Button” Replacements
