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bobv7:
Am I expecting too much from a 1972 500 Four? I'd been riding a 750 fuel injected bike before I bought this bike and the Honda feels "wooly" to me. It goes and revs well but it feels sort of bunged up like someone with a cold. Checked just about everything apart from having the carbs balanced with vacuum gauges. Can anyone recommend a reliable mechanic in West Sussex?

cooleronthecoast:
I think you've answered your own question. The older stuff isn't as quick as we remember from the 70's.  Old age, rose tinted glasses and (as you've mentioned) a fuel injected more modern bike/s all combine to make them feel a bit antiquated, but just enjoy the scenery.

bobv7:
Thought that would be the answer! ::)

Bryanj:
Its still 100bhp per litre but the new stuff is more

Moorey:
What makes them seem even worse these days is there are a awful lot of quick cars out there as well. It's a change of mindset you need more than likely nothing wrong with the bike. Back in 72 such as the 2 ltr Cortina was producing just less than 100bhp. The other halfs 92 CB400 superfour. out performs my 750f in every way. It's no good comparing old with modern.

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