Honda Shadow Dual Carb Secrets- Revealed!
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In this video, I explain which vacuum ports on the dual carb vlx600 can be plugged and which ones can be left open. This is very important if you are using the TJBC velocity stacks and installing a jet kit, or if you just want to clean up the clutter on your bike and drop about 10 lbs of unwanted bike fat!
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By far the best TH-cam channel I have came across. I give you major props on being so detailed and descriptive in your videos. As a mechanic on both vehicles and bikes and being a huge enthusiast in both. I have to say the way you lay it out on your videos is phenomenal.
This video saved me a lot of time...exactly what I was needing to figure out. Thanks TJBC!
this dude is the man!! he helped me get the jetting right on my shadow over the phone!!
Just purchased a 2000 750 ace. It's been sitting for a couple years. Started with ordering new petcock and filter. Carbs are going to be gone over cleaned etc. Love this channel!
Hey. I decided to order your stacks online!! I ordered them about a week and a half ago!! Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting them on my bike!!
Thanks man! This video really helped me out. Bikes running better than ever.
Thanks. Im new to motorcycles. Trying to fix one so I can learn to ride for the first time. This video and the others has helped a lot. Cheers.
Thanks for these videos. Bought my very first bike yesterday. 97 Honda Shadow vlx with only 6k on it. These vids are outstanding.
Congratulations on the new scoot!
2 questions:
1...does the carb need to be jetted in a 97 vlx 600 if the baffles are removed?
2...do you mind if I plug your channel? We are a Chicago martial arts channel and I'd love to pass your info on in one of our videos.
Thanks for this video bro it helped me figure out a major problem and now my bike is up and running again 🙌👍😀😎
Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing. I'm now going to attempt a carb rebuild on a 1996 Honda VT1100C2.
TJ, I'm still in process of building my VLX and I for one appreciate all that you do for the Honda community! I got my jets from you months ago and I'm just now tearing into the carb. Gotta replace a broken choke line and both of the diaphrams I found out. Previous owner did a Mickey Mouse fix-it. Anyway, thanks for these videos. It's always good to be able to reference an experienced experience. ;)
Excellent. Very helpful video. I went over to your web site. So, I'll be buying from there once I'm ready. Thanks. Good work.
Hey man. Appreciate the video. Have a customers 1100 in the shop that's been a headache. This helped a ton.
Wish I had found you first - before I relied on the inaccurate advise of others. I would've never used that twist tie wire if I'd known beforehand. Amazing such a tiny flaw can render the bike inoperable.
I bought my 1988 vlx 600 a few months ago and the previous owner had butchered the air intake system and slapped on a couple of air pods in its place. The motorcycle came with cobra /cut drag pipes and I am not sure if the carburetor was ever jetted properly. Looking at this video opened up my eyes to how badly the carburetor was set up I have hoses and plugs in places where they should not be! I cannot thank you enough for posting this video! I only wish you were on the East Coast :(
You are awesome. . You deserved to be subscribed thanks for the info
The kit comes with a thouroughly enjoyable "DO FUN SHIT" sticker. Would recomend.
Thanks so much for your response. Very helpful to know it doesn't matter which cover goes on what side. I thought they were just alike until further inspection. I'm a 54 yo grandma and don't have the money to put the bike in a shop. Doing the best I can. Need to sell it to catch up on some bills. And yes it's a 750. Been a really nice bike with zero problems until I became ill and let it sit too long. I'm also cleaning the tank with vinegar. Have dumped a lot of crud out so far. I will use distilled water and baking soda when I feel all the rust is out. I might need to consult you again..... Thanks so much. Your video was helpful and the only video I found with a matching carb. Wish I could afford new jets but I'm a broke okie have to do what I can to ameliorate the problem. Hoping I can get those smaller jets cleaned out. So I assume they are supposed to be hollow all the way through by your comment. If everything I try fails, I'll try to buy new ones somehow. I've been making videos as I go along. Maybe someday I'll post them. If this bike starts when I get it back together, that is. Ha. I'm determined to do this. Again, thanks. :)
I didn't consider scratches as a factor. I've cleared the holes, just not the center of the small jets. . I first soaked the jets in gasoline, then carb cleaner, now vinegar. After each I used a bread sack twist tie wire. I suppose that could scratch the metal enough to damage it,as you described the interior damage could be microscopic. Doesn't feel very good not to able to afford a very affordable replacement part but it is what it is for now. Was so hoping i could do this with the fuel filter being my only replacement part. Appreciate your time and expertise. Thank you so much.
Jarkphos, Im glad the video was a big help!!! if you ever need anything, TJBC is only an email or a phone call away, I am always happy to help!
Thanks again for good info. I just cleaned Casper's jets. I got enthused by your jetting video and asked you a question with a quick reply. After watching this video I subscribed so Next time I can take the EPA crap off and let her roll. I just dont plan on fighting all those friggin hoses again. This is my third cleaning. Bike set 3 years before I bought it. .Cleaning number 1. I got hurt in a serious accident and was down 6 months. Cleaning number 2. I had 3 surgeries last year . cleaning number 3. Now Im being told I am getting a shoulder surgery. Im gonna start it everyday til I can ride again. Thanks Mr Styles.
Heres to a speedy recovery from the shoulder surgery!
I got back into the carbs. I scrubbed eevery port with paint gin cleaning brushes from one end to the other. There was a coating on the inside of the port the needle travels up and down in leaving to small amount of gasolins to travel. I was very suprized. Now that it was cleaned I followed your directions to rid the carb of the "excess crap attached to them.They went on easy. as soon as it warmed up it ran like a striped a** ape. Ever since I owned it I attributed the one cylinder backfire on decel to be from where the previous owner drilled holes around the baffle on one exhaust pipe. He wanted it louder.It doesnt do that anymore. It never ran this good since Ive owned it. It just needed a good roto rooteringand the epa stuff probablt just added to the clutter. Thanks for the education. still waiting for surgery. Ive been passed off to another surgeon so Im starting all over again.Just more time to ride before they limit my activity. See ya. Sorry bout the desperate email.
Excellent video. no bullshit, just the facts.
I'm sorry, I'll try to employ more bullshit in my videos. I'm sorry i let you down 🤣
Fantastic series. It was funny how such a good looking guitar was in such poor shape. It looks and sounds great now with such a warm chimey warble to to it
Ive been trying to figure out which ones to plug... thank you for this... I rode my bike around the storage lot for a little bit and its stumbling a little... I went in slightly on the throttle adjustment and mix screws are at 2½ turns out on each side... It sounds good on idle but im getting afterfire. It also stumbles on acceleration. Gonna take it apart tomorrow to reroute the fuel line(I think one of your vids say it goes over the carb, not under it but I want to make sure) and plug those ports.
Kit for VT1100 carbs? Will you be putting out a kit for VT1100 Shadows? Love the Channel!
Perfect!!! Thanks.
Thank you for your great vids.will this apply to the 1100 as well?takin out all the California stuff
The two values you have plugged I do not have those on my carb and my bike runs like crap with the velocity stacks
Please answer a couple of questions:
The 'float' covers are different. I didn't notice that when I took them off. Both fit either side but they are different. Which goes on what side?
I'm cleaning the jets instead of replacing. Do the small jets have a hollow center? If so, nothing is clearing that space at the center of either small jet. Stumped on this one.
This is my first try at self-taught motorcycle schooling. I feel accomplished at what I've accomplished thus far but I sure could use some accurate advice.
Thanks for the video!
I have a carb from "83, It looks like a little bit different, correct?
My air hoses the ones you said to put 3" hose on pours has when is runs.
also could you break down to everyone the tall tale signs if you need to rejet. like if is back firing, poor idle, bad riding , dieing I think it would solve a lot of questions if someone like you put it all on the table. we would know once and for all if we need to rejet or not thanks
Hey man. I'm working with an 03 shadow Spirit 750. I'm trying to run pods on my carbs, along with straight pipes. What stage jet kit would you suggest, and what pods would you go with? Thanks for this video by the way!
Great Video quick question though the two black plastic ports you said to leave open, did that and it pops through the carbs, when i plug them it runs smooth they seem to have a vacuum
Hey TJ, I just did the stacks and plug stuff. Question is the gas tank vent line. With a full tank of fuel it leaked when I was trying to mount the tank and hook up the fuel line. Should I run a hose off the nipple somewhere so it doesn't leak onto the motor? It used to have a line that went to the charcoal canister I believe. Which has been removed as well as the emission stuff. Thanks. Denis.
hi TJ! i have a Honda shadow saber 1100 and from the right side of the engine i notice a sound, is like chains or something loose inside do you have a video showing whats inside at the right of the clutch gears.thanks.
hey tj i need you to start putting out some vt1100 parts bro
@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS if i dont plug the 2 black movable plastic tubes my engine just dies. I need to plug them, and were you put the yellow plugs, thats where my choke cable is. So i cant plug them. Or do i need to remove this? Just putted on the velocitystacks with the jetkit
Any advice you can give me about installing new carb boots? previous owner took them off the bike and I can't get them to align and seat properly for the life of me
Hi, I got a shadow 600 vc s, I take off all the air box, but I don't have the yellow, black son red nipples in my carbs. I take out the brass screws but don't run. Would you help me whit that? Thanks. Great work!
Hey TJ. I have a Honda Shadow VT750DC 2006 model. I am putting back the carb after a clean and can't figure out where exactly to hook up the long piece on the air vent tube. Is this part of the air vent tube not suppose to connect to any piece on the carb?
hi TJ! I'm having a problem on my bike. When I accelerate quick the bike star to run no property, is like one cylinder turn off, I don't know if it is a carb problem or electrical problem. I already clean the carb and changed the air filter
Is this advice only if you are getting the performance jet kit or is this advice helping with stock carbs as well? Thanks!
Hey TJ, ordered some stuff from you including velocity stacks, jets, and plug kit . I was putting the carbs back together after a cleaning soak (bikes been sitting outside for the better part of a decade) and getting my ducks in a row for when the parts arrive. Is it possible my carbs have nothing to plug? Looks like two ports for fuel, two plastic ports, and the two in the middle and thats it. Looks like I ordered a plug kit for no reason, assuming I'm not missing something. I was huffing 10 year old gas and carb cleaner so....
Hi my carb is 95% the same on my 400 steed I'm trying to work out which bits I need to plug confused a little have you removed the choke and your plugging them connections it's not clear I need your help thankyou
Hey TJ , got everything down with the carburetors hooked up and everything turned the key and it starts pumping out fuel from 1 of the 2 open brass spouts,did I move something around that makes my fuel pump continue to pump trough the carb?
Hey TJ, i've got a question about the dual carbs from my '89 vt600. I followed your insructions in this video and after i installed the carbs on my bike i noticed that fuell is leaking out of the left brass port (it has about 3 cm of rubber hose on the port) that is located between the two plastic ports. Do you have any idea what the problem is?
Hi do I need the chokes connected,I saw on the site that you offer upgraded choke .I bought velocity stacks and want to put my carb back on to hear how’s she sounds.
I have a Honda Steed VLX 400 which is almost the same frame that VLX 600, so I was wandering if I can use this jet kit as well on my VLX 400?
I have a port on my 94 vlx 600 right behind the wheel holding the throttle cables. Does it need a hose, open, or plugged?
my 99 1100 shadow has dual carb set up. how do i go about installing spike air cleaner kit for this.
On an 88 dual carb I don't see any of the things you plugged up there are no more openings . Are they different on that year
How an I get one of you carb kits for my 750 spirit 2001 it 65 k mi on it and do I meet to calibrate the valves as well
First gen vt1100 carbs look different dont have quite as much to mess with. Having trouble with gas overflowing out of that plastic T post that's in between the two carbs ! Any ideas?
I did a rebuild on my 94 honda shadow and I'm having fuel hemorrhaging. do i need to mess with the floats ?? or just air, fuel screws
hay man thx for sharing beneficial videos .. but would you tell more infos. . whats these ports plugged with red and orange for ?
and also those side lines with no hoses whats for ?
we have more videos on the channel that cover more. check it out!
i havent bought one yet im looking to buy do you guys sell something like that
Hey tj, does this video applies to 07 spirit 750 dual carb as well?? Thanks!
I have a couple questions. I have a 1985 Honda 500 shadow. Just today the clutch handle when I squeeze it it releases for me to shift but then it doesn't return what could be be causing that. Also When I ride it when I try and crack it to like pass the bike dogs down like spits and sputters tries to die out. In nutrual I can gun it and it revs up beautifully but under a load it dogs right down. Also had it leak gas from my tank down into the crankcase someone said my floats stuck Any help. No Honda dealers around me close.
Hello. I have a 98 Shadow 600 VLX Deluxe bobber with drag shorty pipes and jetted to 48cc. I plan on ordering polished velocity stacks from you. Do you still make them? And also, will I need to have the carbs rejetted again? Thank you :)
Hey..my shadow has been sitting for a while and when pull the throttle back full it doesn't wanna go..can barely get it up to 40..so what do I need to do..Thanks
vt 1100 c2 1997 ..... in the mornings it is difficult to turn it on, and if not accelerated shuts down. and when the engine is hot there is no problem, what I need to do??
Hey tj if done evrything you said but i did not plug anything or left a piece of hose but the bike ran fine do i still need to plug m?????
I don't need anything crazy just the little throttle link stay that goes on the carb but the one that has the lil extension to bolt on the little cover that goes over the whole carb
How do I know what size jets to use?
TJ I have a 750dc and I ordered the wrong carb (was cheaper) it is a 750 cb. The carb has those extra ports you rubber capped off, but is identical otherwise. Can I rubber cap off those 3 ports where you have the colored caps? I got your rebuild kit, but I wasn't going full on stacks and everything. For reference I ordered a 16102-MCR carb and I had a 16100-MCR carb. It would be awesome if you could help me the 16100 is like 2x the cost and I would prefer not to return this one.
Hey having issue w my VT u seam to be very good with these bikes. Mine is a 88 dual carb1100 . I was riding and it started coffing like it was running out of fuel. Tank was full,has spark all plugs, changed plugs, and bypassed fuel pump made it gravity feed . No difference. Hooked pump back up. Cleaned carbs ,no diff,when running w air intake off, I found the front carb was puffing out fuel vapor,so put hand over that carb and it was pumping against hand a good amount. Put had on other carb it was sucking, and killed engine. Any ideas? Winter is here and I'm ready to mess w it . I put it to side bc I have hand full of other good runners . But miss the VT now and wanna ride . Any help would b much appreciated !
I have been looking on youtube for doing jets on my 1994 honda vt600cd. I see you have a post for the 1999-2007 but before that it is the dual carb could you please do one for that if you do then I will buy one from your company and follow you step by step
I. Have duel carbs on my 97 1100vt shadow is their way I can put a single carb on .
hey tj,
just saw the vid. i have a 1986 vt1100c shadow that will run only on choke.
any input would be appreciated.
thank you,
nick...
This is the same for 750s running velocity stacks correct?
I have a Honda Shadow 500/1985.. I was driving long doing about 50 kilometers ,when my bike lost power..It was running sluggish..and there was no rpm reading.. I've since checked the coils ..They are fine ..Cleaned the carb and filters,also.. If I disconnect the coil to the second engine,I have an rpm reading..hook the coil back up and no rpms. I swapped the coils and tried the same thing..... same results.. Doesn't matter which coil is up front when i disconnect the coil to the second engine I seem to get a normal reading.. any solutions,..... thanks
Hey man any chance you guys have parts for a 97 Honda shadow vlx 600?
Will this work on my 93 Honda vt1100c?
I have a question...im getting shitty gas mileage on my 2005 shadow sabre 1100....fuel is leaking out of the bottom of my bike...those 2 rubber hoses that hang down on the bottom of the bike....red light to red light it runs ok but when i get on the highway i can;t go but about a mile at higher speeds and it starts cutting out like it's running out of gas....sluggish...popping really loud from my pipes....like it's not getting fuel....would it be dirty carbs?
i want to cut the baffles off the exhaust and remove the stock airbox is it possible to get it to run properly without rejetting. can i adjust the screws to get them to work proper or is there not enough adjustment
My 97' does not have the vacuum ports you plugged.
Great videos. Will my 99 shadow ace pass inspection with the velocity stacks?
I live in Massachusetts
Okay thanks
Is this the same for honda vt600
Bro, I've done everything and followed everything from this video, the 8 minute video and the how to rebuild and rejet your carb part 1,2,3 and 4, I've sent you two emails and have gotten no response, I ordered your performance parts kit, the $100 one not the $270. Installed everything correctly per your videos and how to's. My bike doesn't run right, dual carb, spirit 750 open intake and open exhaust. When I do slow acceleration, it's good and red lines. But when I do a hard acceleration it pops, struggles and dies. I've tried different AFM's and carb sync, idk what else to do.
Does the VT750C2F have a dual carb or single?
Do these videos work on a 97 vt1100c
Hey man. I have a 1990 shadow 1100. I was wondering if you have a diagram for the vacuum lines on the carb and where they are supposed to go?
@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS thank you
Does this video pertain VT750s?
Ok having issues and hope you can direct me. I have replaced the stock jets with brand new, sonic cleaned the carbs twice, new intake boots, followed the video exactly and it still runs like hell. If I pull choke she will rev high but run great. No popping or back firing. Without pulling choke she'll rev but back fire/pop. This is not on the road this is parked. Everything tells me I have a vacuum leak but I have sprayed carb cleaner everywhere while running and no changes. I just pulled the Air Cut off valves and they seem fine. No cracks and are not hard. I have even went as far as to put emissions vacuum lines back on and it runs same either way. The only other thing I can think of is choke (or enrichment system) cable adjustment. As mine is a bit difficult to pull out and won't stay out it draws back in as if it is binding. If I pull the cable it operates just fine, smooth and not dragging. Any help or ideas would be great :)
Thanks
TJBRUTALCUSTOMS I have replaced the intake boots. any tips to finding a vac leak?
What if my carbs don’t have all of those vacuum ports?
How about 1985 VT700? It's time to rebuild carbs after long sitting... One carb leaking, another doing idk... Shooting things and spluter. Was changed air filter and the exhaust. Maybe i better put stock air box and filter?
Sorry man we don't deal with the tariff buster bikes. Im.sorry I can't help!
Great video, I'm cleaning the carbs on my '88 vlx. Question: Can I remove the hoses that connected to the carb completely? Do I have to cap where the other end connected on the bike or can I leave those open?
Sorry, I tend to do that a lot, type confusing questions that is. The small port you identify at :49; there is currently a small hose connected to it. If I cap that port then the vacuum hose will sit there connected to nothing on the carb. The other end is still connected to I believe the purge control valve or the air vent control valve. My question is should I also cap the ports at the valve or just leave them open?
Perfect! Thanks for the link. BTW you have a knack for explanation in the videos. Very easy to follow. I'll be making some purchases from your site in the near future for sure.
Is that the same carbs on a 750
I have a vlx600cd and I just got it. I Clean the carburetor Change of fuel filter And when I write it And I try to floor it A bugs out
leaving the 2 big black plastic ports for the sub filter open creates a huge vacuum leak causing the bike to immediately start popping and backfiring then you cap them and the popping and backfiring goes away and if when i disconnect and cap everything else suggested in this video the bike runs so rich that it's unridable .....
Exactly what keihin carbs are these, does anyone know?
let me ask one more question..
.. i have my vt750 ace model 1999 comes stock with older petcock version " the manual no vac. " .. buy mistake i ordered newr version which comes with vacuum system line .. question is 👉 where can i find vacum line port to link it with the petcock vac port ?
i dont mess with stock petcocks tbh. i run a straight line to a ball valve.
I have a 1988 Honda vtwin shadow 1100. Can anyone tell me if this has two carbs?
1993 vlx 600. Pulled the carbs after installing vstacks. Won't stay running (no surprise not done). Looking to plug these holes and not seeing them. Looks like where they should be was manufactured sealed up. Am I missing something right in front of me?
not all the 600 carbs will have all the vacuum ports. if yours doesnt, dont worry, please note, some of these ports are supposed to remain open as they are vents.
would this work for the 1100 carb as well? mine looks very similar to the one you have there. it has not been jetted though, that will happen at a later date, after I get the jet kit
Like what ? Can we follow these steps exactly or what's the deal
Choke issue..Starts and runs great...engage choke and motor dies. i removed and cleaned carb 2003 VT750 All stock.. Runs great,engage choke slightly..motor dies. THX for your time.
Honda VT750 Spirit ALL STOCK.. Intake ,carb, pipe, filter.No drill holes in pipe..I think you are right, to rich...somebody probably oval out idle jet holes...So when choke is engaged she dies. What do you think. Thank you for your time.
Hi I have a 03 VT 750 shadow Ace Deluxe. I recently did a tune-up, plugs and oil change. Since that my bike seems to when it has warmed up want to bawg down and/or back fire. It doesn't matter what gear or rpm. I do have the plugs gapped correctly. These are the only things I've done besides applying more choke or raising idle while riding. Seems with higher idle it helps but not totally. What can I do to stop this? Also yes new air filter.
Kevin, did you ever figure out the issues you were having? I am having the exact same issues and cannot figure out where to go from here.
I wish you guys were in Miami
sorry man! ive been to miami its nice out there! for now we are going to remain a west coast company =)
Tj I'm rebuilding a 1992 Honda shadow vt1100c bike was apart when I got it. the guy claimed he had the carbs tuned by a Honda certified tech I was going to reinstall them and found 500 hoses that are just hanging as well as an evap canister. So I looked at the owner manual looks like I'm missing the air control valve my carbs are slightly different. Can I remove egr system and what should I do about jetting the carb is stock ok?
Thank you!