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Second look. It's a pin of sorts.

Bad news, maybe. All this time my attention has been on fixing the 2nd gear. Upon Preparing to install carbs today I noticed some rust on #4 valves. I sprayed a little P b blaster on them, let it soak for 10 min then turned engine slowly by hand. Since I had no problems a few months ago adjusting valves I figured everything was good. Will this burn off? Shoot! I should have checked while engine was out !!!

I noticed this little metal tube right next to spark plug. Anyone know what it is and if anything connects to it?i set the green pen pointing at it.

okay, will do. I still have some electrical to do so I'm hoping by Sunday it will happen!!

Thanks for helping. The only thing I did to the top end is adjust the valves. I just now removed the cam plugs and saw some traces of old oil. I can squirt some oil in , then put plugs back. Will squirt some oil on lobes too like you suggested . I will look in manual too. Thanks again and keep in touch, especially since im getting ready to fire her up😀

So do I remove the valve covers and lube cams with oil? Not special lube?

I think I am going to remove the spark plugs, pour a little engine oil in and run the starter a few times to lube......just to be safe.

Carbs arrive tomorrow! Man, I'm excited! I have been working on the saddlebags and trunk while waiting on carbs. I think i did mention this earlier and here i go again. My ignition key fits the saddlebags and works great. Ignition key does not fit trunk. I removed the trunk lock but cant find a code. Any suggestions in getting a key for this trunk? Thanks guys. Why did I think getting a key made would be a challenge? Took lock down to locksmith and in 2 min i had a key

Any tips you guys have before I fire her up this weekend. Oil is in , along with antifreeze. Tank is clean with fresh gas. Installed in line fuel filter going to carbs. I'm a little nervous since this will be my first start after an off frame rebuild. I am concerned about getting oil through channels upon startup and someone suggested starting it first with spark plug wires disconnected to move oil through engine before firing. Will it be okay if I just start it up? Anyway, if I left anything out, please let me know. Thanks

Lots of great help on this forum. Check out my thread. I'm getting close to installing the carbs (cost me $700 for a professional rebuild) and firing this baby up. This would be my first off frame resto but I'm not restoring every little piece like some have. Mainly fixed 2nd gear, purchased new slave cylinder, starter, neutral switch, tires, battery and so on. If all goes well, I should attempt first start sometime this month. Good luck with your bike. 83 design is very unique. p.s. Forgot to mention the most important part, "the frame" it was severely cracked and I had to purchase a new one, then had it beefed up with extra welds and supports. You might check yours around the rear suspension.

Thanx for the info. I know with a few goldwing carbs, there is a distance you measure from bowl lip to point on the float and once you have bent the little tab to get that specific measurement, your floats are good to go. Okay, i just checekd with my carb guy and everyhting has been adjusted and checked. All i have to do is adjust the idle.

Okay, Carbs are completed and are in the air back to me. should receive mid week. I was reading over the manual and upon reassembly, it states you have to "level" the fuel?? I thought since the carbs have been professionally cleaned and rebuilt, synced and leak tested this wouldn't be necessary. thoughts?

I see. Another question. What symptoms do I look for if this one is not compatible enough?

Thank you sir. I will try that and let you know how things turn out. What year would this vmax unit be?

Okay, thanks for getting back with me. Would you try to go with a new aftermarket unit or keep the vmax and see how it runs?

Here is the ignition unit that was moved to the top of the airbox, not original. So do I leave #2 carb vacuum port plugged ? Why would someone put a different unit on?

I have attempted to rebuild goldwing carbs ( i realize you r working with a venture) over the years and after purchasing off brand non oem, I realized that's not the best route. After many kits purchased and time consuming frustration of teardown and rebuild, I simply choose to ship my carbs off to a reputable carb shop. My 83 venture carbs are currently being rebuilt by Mike Nixon out of Arizona. He only uses true OEM parts and I am willing to pay for all the work and fresh parts. When the carbs arrive, its plug and play, no guesswork or fingers crossed hoping the cheap replacement parts will hold up. I spend the $$$ and keep STABIL in the tank at all times! good luck!

That's nuts! Must be a trust fund baby

Okay, so here is the old Honda. just given to me. 1965 sport, little 65cc but i plan on upping the engine to 140 with bigger tires.

My carb guy just informed me that he is almost done with my carbs. He put together a picture diary of what he ran into: https://www.motorcycleproject.com/galleries/Gallery120/ Here is a current pic of the carbs almost completed.

Well, i got the old Honda home. Turns out its a small 65cc but still pretty neat. I don't know if I will try to restore since its so small but I have options since it was free! Tried loading pics and receive error message.

I was on my way out of town when I chatted with the gentleman and he gave me the bike. I will be back home Friday afternoon and will take pics of it and post it here. It was black and from what I remember only had 1 carb. He did say it was a 1965. It did not appear to be bigger than my yamaha 180 so I'm suspecting it's a 165. It's very rusted and is missing a headlight bucket. I'm still excited though!!

So I noticed this motorcycle in my neighborhood at the beginning of summer. Owner has it sitting in his driveway and never moved. From a distance it looked very similar to my blue 1967 Yamaha 180 that I spent a year restoring. I ended up selling the Yamaha and immediately had regrets. Today, I saw the owner out in his driveway, never met the guy but decided to walk up and ask him about the old bike that's Ben parked . It's in very bad shape! We started chatting and I ask him what year it was and what he intended to do. He responded, it's a 65, do you want it? I replied if u r giving it away, I will take it! So now .......... looks like it's a Honda dream. I pick it up Friday. Geesh, what have I done!!

Well, ladies and gents, she is now officially a roller again. Sitting nice and healthy on her newly reinforced frame. Since I purchased her in March many hours have been spent to rectify various blemishes and many more remain but I must state this, getting her back on her wheels is definitely a milestone. I really appreciate all the help and guidance from many on this forum thus far and am looking forward for more help in the months to come.

Get excited since I'm close to placing wheels on but decided to derust gas tank. This morning on my way to the shed to get gas tank, a kite(crazy bird) swooped down and almost took my head off! Little bastard!! Come to find out, the entire town is having issues with these birds. A local golfer just the other day ended up going to the ER for stitches. Anyway, I called a a few crack shots to help out. After barely retrieving my tank, I cleaned the exterior, sucked out the loose rust and the poured in some Evapo- Rust. This stuff is great but is pricey, so I just fill it almost halfway and rotate every 2 hrs. While that's working I might move to wheels and handle bars.