Honda-SOHC

Thanks Delta

Much appreciated

Ok - one more question chaps

Is it ok to use a connecting link with a split link as opposed to the riveted type on something like a 525vx D.I.D Chain?

Thanks again for all of the very helpful info on this.

Thanks for the reply Les

So is the crucial part for our bikes 530?
I take it that is the chain pitch?

Are X Ring and O Ring methods of sealing? Do these make the chain wider?

I have seen 530 (in both X-Ring and O-Ring)

So what is D.I.D? Standard chain without either X-RING or O-Ring sealing?

Hi

Just thought i would add a little update about this.

I decided to pull the carbs in the end and have a look around.

Initial findings where

3 x 90 main jets and 1 x 95 
Different Float levels for each carb
Idle mixture screw tips - 2 ok, 1 bent and 1 that looked like it had been ground down from a larger screw
Found 2 of the mixture screw holes also each had one extra o-ring in there where some eejyt had failed to remove them before installing the  dodgy screws.

One of the float valves appears to be a little shorter than the others
One of the float hinges appears to be the wrong size as it is a really tight fit in the  mount - luckily managed to remove it without damage.

Good news is all the passages appear clear and unmarked

The slow jet has already been changed to a 42 but i also have 40's as spares

I have ordered new 110 and 115 mains as i am running pods and a 4-1 pipe
New float valves ordered too

I have also bought a complete new (used) set of carbs - so hopefully a will be able to make up one good set from the 2
and have plenty of spares for any future mishaps

I recall the chap i bought it from telling how he had spent hours setting up the carbs -

Yes it must have taken ages to bodge them so much - d**khead 

Not getting a lot of time to look at this but i'm in no rush and i'm enjoying the tinkering

The only problem i can see with the above is that my exhaust runs under the bike so hides the frame rail on one side.

Is it ok to lift the bike with wood packing underneath the engine?

Hi

Just a quick question - as above

Are they the same carbs?

My first thought is, isn't it strange that after one week without the engine running, it starts (with difficulty) without the choke?
 

Hmmm I thought that too - but my garage is nice and warm if that would make any difference.

I am going to empty the fuel out of the tank and check the float in carb 4 tomorrow.
I'll clean and gap the plugs and see how (if) it starts with fresh fuel

Hi John

Can that be done with the carbs in situ or do they need to be pulled?