I would strongly recommend to anyone who has never done this before. take pictures of everything before you disassemble as much as you can so you can use those pictures as a reference when you go to put it back together helps out a lot.🇺🇸
And use a lot of baggies or plastic cups for screws and bolts! I like to label each baggie with the location of each part they came from and what they were holding on to the bike.
A nifty trick I learned from my dad working at his Oilfield and drilling rig Instrumentation repair shop to clean metals, especially Aluminum and Brass, is to use a container, a coffee tin or plastic 1 gallon ice cream bucket or 5 gallon bucket for larger jobs, of suds-free Ammonia with an aerator/bubbler, I use an aquarium air pump hooked to a short length of copper tubing, with the end pinched. Let your parts "bubble" overnight and you will have a hard time telling new parts from old. The equipment we work on is sometimes 50 years in the field and been chugging away almost everyday of it's life so you can imagine the condition of some of this stuff. I grew up working in his shop and ended up going into automotive, I'm an ASE certified technician for over 15 years now and I've never seen car parts, in their worst condition, even come close to some of this rig equipment and all it takes is an overnight in this to perfectly clean them. It's insane how well it works. I have seasoned mechanics ask what I do to clean my parts and never tell, this is the first time I've ever shared this, try it, you won't be disappointed.
First, I never review anything, but after reading some of the comments I felt I compelled. Second, the last time I repaired a carburetor Jimmy Carter was in office. Wanting to be successful in my repair efforts I purchased several repair manuals. I found them to be a bit lacking in detail. So I purchased the video to assist me in my quest. It just happens that I own a 2002 Shadow. I thought the video could have used a few more shots of the air box removal, but overall I found it to be very helpful and well worth the $20. I took me about three hours to complete the project and now my bike is running like new... Thanks for the video.
I just bought a 1996 Shadow VT1100C2. The prior owner took the fuel lines off to replace them and just left it parked for 5 years while he enjoyed fatherhood. He sold it to me for $800 in pieces. I ordered a repair manual for many reasons, but one is to clean and inspect the carb and two is to see where/how the new fuel line connects. I’ve not had any luck on my own while I wait for the manual. I figured while I wait for that and other parts to come in the mail, I’d purchase and watch your video. The 750 is much different as far as air intake set up and line routes, but I’m crossing my fingers the carb clean/parts is just as you showed. I enjoyed the video, worth the price if it’s identical to my carb. I just don’t know where the freaking fuel line goes from the fuel shutoff to the carb. The old original line (thrown in a box of mic bolts), looked like it had a t in it btw... but nothing attached to the T. Just a line up and a lone down. The tank has what I thought was a vent tube coming out the opposite corner of the tank from where the fuel supply is. Would a fuel line run from that vent tube to the T in the fuel line? Or is it a vent, or does that run somewhere else?
I also was originally put off by the price, then caved and bought the full-length video. For me, it really helped. I've never touched a carburetor before, or done much engine work at all really. I got it apart fine, and got it together fine, and now the thing runs like new. Here are my notes, which might be helpful to others: - 2002 Honda Shadow VT750 ACE - I took it slow because I really didn't know what I was doing. I just paid attention and tried not to mess it up. So in the end I wound up spending at least 20 hours from start to finish, over the course of about 5 evenings. - I bought the replacement part kit he recommends (2x$20), the silicone lube ($3ish), shop rags ($5), the video ($20), and carb cleaning spray ($5ish). So overall, this repair cost me $70 plus time. Significantly cheaper than taking it to a shop. - I used a set of very sharply tipped tweezers designed for working with small electronics. It made lots of the delicate work dramatically easier. - Rather than using Chem Dip (I didn't want to deal with a gallon can of hazmat for a single use), I sprayed the parts with carb cleaning spray and rubbed off the scale with a shop rag. It seemed to work for me. For the parts with rubber components, and the carb body, I soaked them in pine-sol and water, and scrubbed them with a sponge. Then for the body, there were still a few places that looked like they could use extra attention (including those passages mentioned in the video), so I sprayed the cleaner spray through them and rubbed with a shop rag. This approach seemed to work well. - There's another small part that can come off each part for cleaning. After you take off the little disc pistons, you can also pull out the black plastic elbow intakes. I'm not sure what these are called, but they connect by hoses to the top of the front cylinder. It looks like it's air used to pneumatically power the carb's pistons. Anyway: I found some gunk in there and cleaned it out with carb cleaner spray. Also, the replacement part kits come with replacement gaskets for these, so I replaced those. - On my bike, for some reason, the fuel mix control screws were sealed over. Some weird metal plug with no way to get a screwdriver in. So I couldn't adjust these, clean them, or replace their gaskets. It seemed to run OK after, so I'm guessing they're sealed into the correct position. - I found a 110 jet on the rear piston, and a 105 jet on the front piston. - I used every part in the replacement parts kit, except for the gaskets that go on the fuel mix control screws, since those were sealed in. - Getting the carb seated on the rubber output boots was the hardest part of the process. It seems like the order in which you do things is really important here. I tried a few things without success, and found this order worked for me: 1) Install boot on rear cylinder 2) place carburetor in its cavity 3) place front boot in its correct place and orientation 4) push the carb down on the left side until the rear boot seats 5) push the carb down on the right side to seat the front boot. Hope that helps someone!
John, nice job! You should really go back and remove the fuel screws and clean them up, and then adjust them. Here is how to remove the welch plugs: th-cam.com/video/uAP2gfAqSII/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! That doesn't look too bad. I'll get in there next time I have the chance. That's real silly how the manufacturers plug over the screws like that. I would never have realized it's just a soft aluminum puck stuck in there.
Being a total newbie at anything mechanic, this video was an intricate part in the rebuild of my carbs I thought it was going to be a 3 day project but with this video it was a single day ( after I got the K&L rebuild kits) thank you Matthew ! Now I have the confidence to do this again if needed (GOD I HOPE NOT!) lol Thanks again!
Top tip, check and/or change your spark plugs before you try removing the carbs. Also try removing the carb drain screws and flush carbs with brake clean. It worked for me and saved alot of aggrivation. The thin wall 18mm socket in a must. Horrible design
I have removed and installed the carbs on my 1999 Honda Shadow Ace 5 times to explore and practice because of the video I purchased on your link. Great video! Just one carb rebuild, removal and installation is $700.
His patient attention to detail alone got Me smiling in hopes of carb cleaning for My Shadow. Wus losing hope and fustrated w rcently purchased ,05. TY Mathew, Your Awsome!
Sure appreciate the stuff you and Cody post here on the tube...You guys are helping a lot of bike owners...Totally understand why you're offering this as a paid video...You're making a living!....And probably still not a very good one...Really pathetic of these guys to cry for free handouts, when you've put in the work and are offering it at a great deal...Anyway, keep it up, and I wish you "youtube mechanics" all the best...Your videos have helped me out.
Thanx 4 the vid, helped me a lot with the cleaning of my vt1000 carb. I do have a question, when I removed the carb I noticed the manifold and intakevalves were covered with a layer of (i think) carbon. Is this okay? Many thanx in advance!
My bike (01 Shadow 750 ACE) was running great, then acted just like it was running out of gas, but when I switched to reserve it still cut off. I couldn't get it to start after refueling and my uncle suggested I clean the carbs. I thought I did a decent job until I went to put it back on and somehow dropped it on the pavement walking to the bike. Smdh it ruined it, so I figured I should just take it to someone with experience. He said he rebuilt a used set of carbs and put on a new fuel pump, but it's barely running at all. I was able to limp it back home, and once it got up to speed it wasn't that bad, but if you pull the throttle much it starts to die and sounds horrible. It's over 20 years old, but only has about 35k miles.
2006vt750dc only 1400 miles sat long time ,replaced everything, in fuel ide good at 40 miles ,but give it throttle starts back fires ,can't figure it out,
Excellent video. But brother help me please. There are hoses that’s on the top of the carbs. 2 of them. They are joined by a splitter but I have no idea where the other end plugs into. If you need more details I’ll provide pics.
I'm pretty sure that's the stock 2-1 ACE exhaust. At idle it sounds pretty lame but it actually sounds halfway decent when you crack the throttle. The biggest problem is it's not loud enough to cover up the Honda intake whine.
hi i recently cleaned my carbs but i didn't remove the idle screw and clean it as my friend forgot to mention that i would need to. long story short the bike is still cutting out when i push the choke back in. do you think not removing the idle screw and cleaning it when i had them apart is enough to cause the bike to cut out?
Hi Matthew. Great how to vids. I have an 02 750 ACE. I was wonder if if you may have done one on water pump repair,or know of a you tube posting. I believe the engine has to be pulled out on the 02. in order to get the pump out. It would be a 1st for me. I'm looking for as much tutorials before i touch anything. Thanks for your time.
I’m having trouble with my 96 vt1100 tried starting it … replaced fuel pump made sure it’s sending fuel to carbs but not starting still … starts when I spray starter fluid what do you guys recommend I do
I'm having a strange issue and I can't wrap my fingers around it. I have a 03 shadow ace 750. I was riding and lost power out of no where so I figured maybe mu buje wasn't getting enough fule. I cleaned both carbs, put new gas. Checked the fuke filter and pump, everything is good. When I start it it backfires and in pretty sure the front cylinder is misfiring. Any tips on how to diagnose this?
I gave your video a thumbs up. Would be nice if the video was in several parts at normal speed, so I could see the routs for the hoses and cables. Purchased an abused 2003 Honda Shadow VT750CDC and there's a lot of hoses, cables and electrical that are installed incorrectly.
@@HTMR ok I'll have to check it out. I did f9nally get it runn9ng right yesterday finally I changed a few vacuum lines and re cleaned the carb and it seems to run alot better
at 7:50 your click to purchase full length video is blocking the view of the yellow circle and the more information button is in the way of the X button to close that.
just bought video for the 02 honda ace 750 have the exact same problem with the bike I just bought except when i get bike running on starting fluid gas leaks from carbs thinking float or pilot jet is the culprit but i don't see the manual for this bike
Hello, I've noticed in this video before it starts FF that at times you are working on one side of the bike but the camera shot is on the other. Is this common through out the vid? Please let me know before I purchase. THX
Terrance, in order to remove the carbs from the bike, you have to disassemble components on both sides of the bike. The video goes through all of this. In the video I normally state, "now I'm on the left side of the bike"...etc.
Mathew, thanks for the speedy response! I understand that there are two sides to the work. I'm just curious as to why the camera isn't on the side you are on at all times. Does this happen in the vid often? I only ask because this is an instructional "VIDEO" on "how to". Seeing what is going on (for me) is imperative. By the way if I do purchase, do I download the video or just have access to it when i want? Thx
Keep in mind the sample video above is cut and spliced in editing. It jumps around quite a bit as I deleted portions of it to keep length down. If you buy the video, it is streaming only, yours forever with unlimited views. Email support included as well.
There is a vacuum hose with a short elbow plugged onto the carb, the other end into a T with a short down hose from the T plugged into the carb and a long of hose from the T runs around the side of the vacuum piston cap and is held there with a strap on the corner cap screw. My question is, where the heck does the free end of that hose plug into?
Contact me here and I can send you the manual. There is a good routing diagram that explains where everything goes: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
Hi, I bought the supplies and am about to buy the full tutorial, but then I noticed the repair kit on Amazon links to an item number 18-9348 (NOT 19-9348). Is this still the proper item?
About 80-90%. If you feel the video does not help you or is applicable after purchase, then I will refund your money. Do you have the service manual? I know I have the 750 one. I leaving town this morning so I may be slow to respond for a few days. Matt.
Everyone....first step...the "phillips head screws" aren't phillips head. They require "JIS" screwdrivers. JIS is Japan Industrial Standard. A traditional phillips head screwdriver will strip a JIS screw head.
Stuck, dirty, or worn float needle. Try tapping the carburetor with a screwdriver handle (lighlty) to see if it will go away. If not, pull the carbs out and replace float needles.
I will buy the later single carburettor model. The twin carburettor models are just too hard to manage. All I wanted to know was how much trouble is it to take the twin carbs off and it is BAD NEWS MAN. Double your trouble with 2 carburettors, the later models with single carbs are the go and much easier to work on.
kind of useless when I was looking for a video to help me tear down the carb and know what all ports need to be blown out. fast forwarded through the most useful part of the video. East to take the tank off and easy to drive down the rd. the important stuff is in the fast forwarded parts. are you trying to sell DVDs about that part or what?
+derek melton Derek, the full video is available for purchase. It covers everything step by step. Here is the link if you wish to purchase it: gum.co/mlHxd The video streams instantly after you buy it.
Well thats not bad at all. was gona take my 03 to the dealer.. needs carbs cleaned. broke my leg it sat 2 winters.. lol. That camera on the test ride tho.. feel like im gona fall off the bike...😂
The dude I paid to fix mine bought the wrong size rebuild kit, and when the gaskets didn't fit instead of realizing his mistake HE JUST USED SILICONE... so now it's in every bit of my carb. Smdh I've never gotten into it with a mechanic, but who the hell would puts silicone inside a carburetor?! That blows my mind. Thanks for the video though, I'll probably be cleaning this thing until it's too cold to ride again.
Hi, I quickly realized the $20 for the video would be well spent, considering how damn hard the carbs are to get at. Anyway, I cannot seem to get carb cleaner to go through the choke tube. Passed a fine piece of wire through it for an inch and still I cant see it? Any help would be great. Thanks for the vid, it is money well spent.
Man dude I thought you were genuinely in it to help us, this is my first carburetor rebuild and I have the exact same bike except it’s an ace. And this would’ve been absolutely perfect for me to go off of because no one post anything about Honda shadows and I finally found something to help me with this. But nah he’s charging $25 for the hour and half video o well I guess kinda sucks
Look dude, you bought a $4000 motorcycle and won't pay $25 to learn a pretty complicated repair procedure that costs 300-400 at the dealer???? Look at it this way....this video saves you money!
I want to buy this video because my carb is sometime hesitating. What are the setting for jets? Do I touch some components that later required setting or balancing?
Does the hesitation go away when choke is partially on? If so it's lean. It may be lean due to dirty pilot jets, and/or lean fuel screw setting. Fuel screw setting is not covered in this video, however I have this one: th-cam.com/video/zm5mB3R8Ucw/w-d-xo.html
I didn't understand what does the lean run mean, but I looked at some video. My bike is only lean when it runs for 15 minutes, and only in 1st gear does that. Cold starts need 4 tries, at least. 2nd, 3rd runs with no problems. What might be the issue?
I am cleaning my gas tank but I will post a video showing you how rough start the bike is. Hopefully, the hesitation starts at once as well. What I meant to 2nd and 3rd is; no problem on highways... Only when it is in N.
Well, I got the carbs out. It was a little tough but not to bad. The gas lines are gummed up as well as everything fuel related. Is there any place you recommend for the lines? A kit maybe, and if so where from? THX
I'm frustrated you were doing a really great video and when it came time to start removing the Jets and everything that's what I really needed the most and you went through it so darn fast at high speed I have no idea what you did I wasted my time I don't know why you did that like that I wish you had done at regular speed so I could have learned something. Bad
Apparently, the website that supports the paid-for video is offline (yes, I paid). To make this even better, the Gumroad smartphone app keeps quitting as well. Waiting for Mr. Bochnak to make this right.
Slowed the video down to .25 and found what i needed. SMH Why isn't there a one damn video showing this rebuild. I'm about to make one of me doing it and say fuck it.
Full video: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/hondashadowcarbclean/
I would strongly recommend to anyone who has never done this before. take pictures of everything before you disassemble as much as you can so you can use those pictures as a reference when you go to put it back together helps out a lot.🇺🇸
Yes sir great tip thanks for the reminder
The older I get, the more I do just that!
I decided to not mess with it when I saw that many nuts and bolts lol. I just bought a 2009 with 6k miles. 509 bux. Turns over but nothin happens
And use a lot of baggies or plastic cups for screws and bolts! I like to label each baggie with the location of each part they came from and what they were holding on to the bike.
Great advice!! Thank you
A nifty trick I learned from my dad working at his Oilfield and drilling rig Instrumentation repair shop to clean metals, especially Aluminum and Brass, is to use a container, a coffee tin or plastic 1 gallon ice cream bucket or 5 gallon bucket for larger jobs, of suds-free Ammonia with an aerator/bubbler, I use an aquarium air pump hooked to a short length of copper tubing, with the end pinched. Let your parts "bubble" overnight and you will have a hard time telling new parts from old. The equipment we work on is sometimes 50 years in the field and been chugging away almost everyday of it's life so you can imagine the condition of some of this stuff. I grew up working in his shop and ended up going into automotive, I'm an ASE certified technician for over 15 years now and I've never seen car parts, in their worst condition, even come close to some of this rig equipment and all it takes is an overnight in this to perfectly clean them. It's insane how well it works. I have seasoned mechanics ask what I do to clean my parts and never tell, this is the first time I've ever shared this, try it, you won't be disappointed.
Kind of like a homemade ultrasonic cleaner, huh? LOL.
usually on the rig we just clean everything with diesel lmfao
Yo thanks for this gem brother
Great tip thank you
Maybe a steamer would do the job nicely? With a narrow tip ?
First, I never review anything, but after reading some of the comments I felt I compelled. Second, the last time I repaired a carburetor Jimmy Carter was in office. Wanting to be successful in my repair efforts I purchased several repair manuals. I found them to be a bit lacking in detail. So I purchased the video to assist me in my quest. It just happens that I own a 2002 Shadow. I thought the video could have used a few more shots of the air box removal, but overall I found it to be very helpful and well worth the $20. I took me about three hours to complete the project and now my bike is running like new... Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the review, Tim. Glad your bike is up and running like new!
I just bought a 1996 Shadow VT1100C2. The prior owner took the fuel lines off to replace them and just left it parked for 5 years while he enjoyed fatherhood. He sold it to me for $800 in pieces. I ordered a repair manual for many reasons, but one is to clean and inspect the carb and two is to see where/how the new fuel line connects. I’ve not had any luck on my own while I wait for the manual. I figured while I wait for that and other parts to come in the mail, I’d purchase and watch your video. The 750 is much different as far as air intake set up and line routes, but I’m crossing my fingers the carb clean/parts is just as you showed. I enjoyed the video, worth the price if it’s identical to my carb. I just don’t know where the freaking fuel line goes from the fuel shutoff to the carb. The old original line (thrown in a box of mic bolts), looked like it had a t in it btw... but nothing attached to the T. Just a line up and a lone down. The tank has what I thought was a vent tube coming out the opposite corner of the tank from where the fuel supply is. Would a fuel line run from that vent tube to the T in the fuel line? Or is it a vent, or does that run somewhere else?
Can you email me some pics?
I also was originally put off by the price, then caved and bought the full-length video. For me, it really helped. I've never touched a carburetor before, or done much engine work at all really. I got it apart fine, and got it together fine, and now the thing runs like new. Here are my notes, which might be helpful to others:
- 2002 Honda Shadow VT750 ACE
- I took it slow because I really didn't know what I was doing. I just paid attention and tried not to mess it up. So in the end I wound up spending at least 20 hours from start to finish, over the course of about 5 evenings.
- I bought the replacement part kit he recommends (2x$20), the silicone lube ($3ish), shop rags ($5), the video ($20), and carb cleaning spray ($5ish). So overall, this repair cost me $70 plus time. Significantly cheaper than taking it to a shop.
- I used a set of very sharply tipped tweezers designed for working with small electronics. It made lots of the delicate work dramatically easier.
- Rather than using Chem Dip (I didn't want to deal with a gallon can of hazmat for a single use), I sprayed the parts with carb cleaning spray and rubbed off the scale with a shop rag. It seemed to work for me. For the parts with rubber components, and the carb body, I soaked them in pine-sol and water, and scrubbed them with a sponge. Then for the body, there were still a few places that looked like they could use extra attention (including those passages mentioned in the video), so I sprayed the cleaner spray through them and rubbed with a shop rag. This approach seemed to work well.
- There's another small part that can come off each part for cleaning. After you take off the little disc pistons, you can also pull out the black plastic elbow intakes. I'm not sure what these are called, but they connect by hoses to the top of the front cylinder. It looks like it's air used to pneumatically power the carb's pistons. Anyway: I found some gunk in there and cleaned it out with carb cleaner spray. Also, the replacement part kits come with replacement gaskets for these, so I replaced those.
- On my bike, for some reason, the fuel mix control screws were sealed over. Some weird metal plug with no way to get a screwdriver in. So I couldn't adjust these, clean them, or replace their gaskets. It seemed to run OK after, so I'm guessing they're sealed into the correct position.
- I found a 110 jet on the rear piston, and a 105 jet on the front piston.
- I used every part in the replacement parts kit, except for the gaskets that go on the fuel mix control screws, since those were sealed in.
- Getting the carb seated on the rubber output boots was the hardest part of the process. It seems like the order in which you do things is really important here. I tried a few things without success, and found this order worked for me: 1) Install boot on rear cylinder 2) place carburetor in its cavity 3) place front boot in its correct place and orientation 4) push the carb down on the left side until the rear boot seats 5) push the carb down on the right side to seat the front boot.
Hope that helps someone!
John, nice job! You should really go back and remove the fuel screws and clean them up, and then adjust them. Here is how to remove the welch plugs: th-cam.com/video/uAP2gfAqSII/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! That doesn't look too bad. I'll get in there next time I have the chance. That's real silly how the manufacturers plug over the screws like that. I would never have realized it's just a soft aluminum puck stuck in there.
All manufactures do this for EPA/emission reasons. I always remove them and leave them out.
Being a total newbie at anything mechanic, this video was an intricate part in the rebuild of my carbs I thought it was going to be a 3 day project but with this video it was a single day ( after I got the K&L rebuild kits) thank you Matthew ! Now I have the confidence to do this again if needed (GOD I HOPE NOT!) lol Thanks again!
Awesome work! Now go ride.
Top tip, check and/or change your spark plugs before you try removing the carbs. Also try removing the carb drain screws and flush carbs with brake clean. It worked for me and saved alot of aggrivation. The thin wall 18mm socket in a must. Horrible design
I have removed and installed the carbs on my 1999 Honda Shadow Ace 5 times to explore and practice because of the video I purchased on your link. Great video! Just one carb rebuild, removal and installation is $700.
His patient attention to detail alone got Me smiling in hopes of carb cleaning for My Shadow. Wus losing hope and fustrated w rcently purchased ,05. TY Mathew, Your Awsome!
Do you happen to have the full length video around ? I’d love to hear what you’re talking about
Yes full video here: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/hondashadowcarbclean/
Gotta buy it
Sure appreciate the stuff you and Cody post here on the tube...You guys are helping a lot of bike owners...Totally understand why you're offering this as a paid video...You're making a living!....And probably still not a very good one...Really pathetic of these guys to cry for free handouts, when you've put in the work and are offering it at a great deal...Anyway, keep it up, and I wish you "youtube mechanics" all the best...Your videos have helped me out.
Thanx 4 the vid, helped me a lot with the cleaning of my vt1000 carb. I do have a question, when I removed the carb I noticed the manifold and intakevalves were covered with a layer of (i think) carbon. Is this okay? Many thanx in advance!
That is normal
@@HTMR thank yoi very much for awnsering my question, doing this 4 first time and a bit unsure
We've discussed this before, but I'm going to do this to my 97 Shadow Spirit VT1100. I think your full length vid will come in handy.
+lmdetect Sounds good. Feel free to email me with any questions!
Have a 2003 Honda Shadow VT750CDC ACE. The oil pump drive chain has .25" slack. Is that normal?
I don"t see the service manuals on your site.
Great instructional video though.
It comes with the video purchase.
Dude, reupload this with only the part of the carb on the work bench. Would be a much better video and much more helpful
I will be attempting to clean my carb with the help of this video. I will let you know how it goes
My bike (01 Shadow 750 ACE) was running great, then acted just like it was running out of gas, but when I switched to reserve it still cut off. I couldn't get it to start after refueling and my uncle suggested I clean the carbs.
I thought I did a decent job until I went to put it back on and somehow dropped it on the pavement walking to the bike. Smdh it ruined it, so I figured I should just take it to someone with experience. He said he rebuilt a used set of carbs and put on a new fuel pump, but it's barely running at all.
I was able to limp it back home, and once it got up to speed it wasn't that bad, but if you pull the throttle much it starts to die and sounds horrible.
It's over 20 years old, but only has about 35k miles.
Did you ever get a solution to this? I had the same issue where it just dies and no power
2006vt750dc only 1400 miles sat long time ,replaced everything, in fuel ide good at 40 miles ,but give it throttle starts back fires ,can't figure it out,
Genius! Fast forward through the important stuff!
Excellent video. But brother help me please. There are hoses that’s on the top of the carbs. 2 of them. They are joined by a splitter but I have no idea where the other end plugs into. If you need more details I’ll provide pics.
You can email me here: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
I love the sound of your 750. What type of exhaust are you running.
I'm pretty sure that's the stock 2-1 ACE exhaust. At idle it sounds pretty lame but it actually sounds halfway decent when you crack the throttle. The biggest problem is it's not loud enough to cover up the Honda intake whine.
Will the full length video help on my 2008? I'm not sure how dramatically different they would be. If not, any recommendations on where to learn?
Is yours a single carb model?
@@HTMR Yes, it is.
hi i recently cleaned my carbs but i didn't remove the idle screw and clean it as my friend forgot to mention that i would need to. long story short the bike is still cutting out when i push the choke back in. do you think not removing the idle screw and cleaning it when i had them apart is enough to cause the bike to cut out?
You need to remove the fuel screws and clean the passage. Crud will accumulate in there and cause issue you are describing.
thanks for the reply Matthew. looks like i"m pulling the carbs again.
Hi Matthew. Great how to vids. I have an 02 750 ACE. I was wonder if if you may have done one on water pump repair,or know of a you tube posting. I believe the engine has to be pulled out on the 02. in order to get the pump out. It would be a 1st for me. I'm looking for as much tutorials before i touch anything.
Thanks for your time.
I’m having trouble with my 96 vt1100 tried starting it … replaced fuel pump made sure it’s sending fuel to carbs but not starting still … starts when I spray starter fluid what do you guys recommend I do
Sounds like the carbs are dirty.
I have an 87 VT1100, how different is the procedure for that, from what your video shows?
Carbs are very similiar. The removal procedure will be a bit different.
I'm having a strange issue and I can't wrap my fingers around it. I have a 03 shadow ace 750. I was riding and lost power out of no where so I figured maybe mu buje wasn't getting enough fule. I cleaned both carbs, put new gas. Checked the fuke filter and pump, everything is good. When I start it it backfires and in pretty sure the front cylinder is misfiring. Any tips on how to diagnose this?
Also checked the plugs they looked decent they were pretty black so maybe I should replace them I don't know?
Damn, mine is doing the exact same thing. Did you check the mixture screws on the carbs, and make sure your spark plugs are good?
@@Slow_KZx10r did you ever get a solution to this. Same model year. Same issue for me
The kit you have a link for doesn't seem the be the same gaskets. Am I missing something?
I gave your video a thumbs up. Would be nice if the video was in several parts at normal speed, so I could see the routs for the hoses and cables. Purchased an abused 2003 Honda Shadow VT750CDC and there's a lot of hoses, cables and electrical that are installed incorrectly.
Full video is very detailed: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/hondashadowcarbclean/
I have a ace 400 jdm. Hopefully I'll have time for it . Thanks for the video.
The airboxs lines?
Definitely I want to see the correct way to clean the actual carb and know the little mistakes to watch out for
My 2005 shadow aero 750 has a single carb design that is different and i cannot seem to find any videos on the setup my bike has
I have a single 600cc carb vid, closest I have available: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/shadowpipesjetting/
@@HTMR ok I'll have to check it out. I did f9nally get it runn9ng right yesterday finally I changed a few vacuum lines and re cleaned the carb and it seems to run alot better
Went to website says “coming soon” for service manual?
Included with video sorry.
Whenever I look at a carb rebuild for a VT 750, it's a dual carb. I have a 2004 VT 750 and it has a single carb. Is mine special? What's up with that?
There are single carb models.
Any chance trying to run Seafoam Green thru it would work?
Only if the carbs are a little dirty.
I'm going to try seafoam B4 I go thru all this knuckle busting lol.
Is a vt 1100 a good size motor??
at 7:50 your click to purchase full length video is blocking the view of the yellow circle and the more information button is in the way of the X button to close that.
fixed it thanks.
just bought video for the 02 honda ace 750 have the exact same problem with the bike I just bought except when i get bike running on starting fluid gas leaks from carbs thinking float or pilot jet is the culprit but i don't see the manual for this bike
Contact me here and I will send the manual: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
done and thanks for such a quick reply and great video tutorial very easy to comprehend
Done already? Nice! Thanks for the compliments on the video.
That’s BS… u shld fast forward talking off tank n other minor stuff n SLOW DOWN ON HOW TO CLEAN OR DISASSEMBLING CARB…
Exactly! The video is useless!
So how do I get the manual?
Hello, I've noticed in this video before it starts FF that at times you are working on one side of the bike but the camera shot is on the other. Is this common through out the vid? Please let me know before I purchase. THX
Terrance, in order to remove the carbs from the bike, you have to disassemble components on both sides of the bike. The video goes through all of this. In the video I normally state, "now I'm on the left side of the bike"...etc.
Mathew, thanks for the speedy response! I understand that there are two sides to the work. I'm just curious as to why the camera isn't on the side you are on at all times. Does this happen in the vid often? I only ask because this is an instructional "VIDEO" on "how to". Seeing what is going on (for me) is imperative. By the way if I do purchase, do I download the video or just have access to it when i want? Thx
Keep in mind the sample video above is cut and spliced in editing. It jumps around quite a bit as I deleted portions of it to keep length down.
If you buy the video, it is streaming only, yours forever with unlimited views. Email support included as well.
@@HTMR I like that you didn't answer the question... twice.
There is a vacuum hose with a short elbow plugged onto the carb, the other end into a T with a short down hose from the T plugged into the carb and a long of hose from the T runs around the side of the vacuum piston cap and is held there with a strap on the corner cap screw. My question is, where the heck does the free end of that hose plug into?
Contact me here and I can send you the manual. There is a good routing diagram that explains where everything goes: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
I saw your offer for the service manual. I have a 2002 shadow ace 750.
Thank you it may be a big help
You have to email me here: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
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sorry my English is bad，can you tell what are you twisting in2:46，thank you❤
Fuel petcock.
the important part went silent..uuh.
Lol
How can I get the full video? I tried the link but takes me back to this shortened version.
Direct link: gum.co/mlHxd
Hi, I bought the supplies and am about to buy the full tutorial, but then I noticed the repair kit on Amazon links to an item number 18-9348 (NOT 19-9348). Is this still the proper item?
+Michael Crews Yes, 18-9348. I had a typo in the YT description. Let me know if you have any more questions.
+MatthewMCRepair Great, thanks for the quick response.
+Michael Crews No problem
There are three different kits does it matter which one? 18-9348
Look like u don’t wanna share on how to clean carb… u fast forwarding it.. then the other thing u slow down… nice work..!!!
Que altura llevan los flotadores?
Hello! How can gasoline get into the crankcase of the engine, that is, into the oil? (Shadow ACE vt750 1997) (RC44) Thank you
A stuck open float can have fuel migrate to crankcase.
@@HTMR
Thanks a lot
fuel comes from here
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@@Vonogaz Email me here: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
where does the vent tube connects to?
To nowhere. It's opened to atmosphere. (If you mean the two with a small diameter at the top connected with a tee)
I have a 1986 VT1100 Shadow. How applicable do you think this video will be towards the 86 carburetor?
About 80-90%. If you feel the video does not help you or is applicable after purchase, then I will refund your money. Do you have the service manual? I know I have the 750 one. I leaving town this morning so I may be slow to respond for a few days. Matt.
If it's only about 50% applicable, it'll still be worth it. Thanks though.
No problem. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Everyone....first step...the "phillips head screws" aren't phillips head. They require "JIS" screwdrivers. JIS is Japan Industrial Standard. A traditional phillips head screwdriver will strip a JIS screw head.
Yeah yeah yeah th-cam.com/video/Fpss5lf6b_g/w-d-xo.html
i have 2006 honda shadow aero 750 i clean the carburetor and know leaks gasoline what do you think is the problem
Stuck, dirty, or worn float needle. Try tapping the carburetor with a screwdriver handle (lighlty) to see if it will go away. If not, pull the carbs out and replace float needles.
My 2002 vt750 is idleing high & will not idle down any ideas what it could be
Vacuum leak?
You speed through the most important parts!
Hello guys! Can someone please help me to clarify if the Honda shadow spirit 1100 carbs can fit on a 1100 sabre?
What's the float height on these ?
7 mm, but make sure the carb is oriented in the right way (the float does not push the needle on its weight)
I will buy the later single carburettor model. The twin carburettor models are just too hard to manage. All I wanted to know was how much trouble is it to take the twin carbs off and it is BAD NEWS MAN. Double your trouble with 2 carburettors, the later models with single carbs are the go and much easier to work on.
I agree, it is the worst part of the job. Sucks if you have to do it twice...LOL.
This is easy street th-cam.com/video/SHrzZ0ZWMkA/w-d-xo.html single carburettor model VT750 thank you for your upload
I can't find your full length video? You fast forwarded through the good stuff.
+Jim Hamel The full length video can be purchased from my site:
www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/hondashadowcarbclean/
Matt
Oh OK, thanks
+Jim Hamel Let me know if you have any other questions.
subscribed. . trying to rebuild my dads hacked bike after it was found stolen a decade later . . . !! thank you for your content
Please tell me where you got that back seat back rest.
I got mine on ebay
hi, great work! Can I follow your tutorial to fix my vt125 shadow? is it similar?
No, these carbs are different.
kind of useless when I was looking for a video to help me tear down the carb and know what all ports need to be blown out. fast forwarded through the most useful part of the video. East to take the tank off and easy to drive down the rd. the important stuff is in the fast forwarded parts. are you trying to sell DVDs about that part or what?
+derek melton Derek, the full video is available for purchase. It covers everything step by step. Here is the link if you wish to purchase it: gum.co/mlHxd
The video streams instantly after you buy it.
@@HTMR good on you for trying to make a profit. I almost subscribed lol. on to the next free carb building youtuber
@@nitrocell9287 I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way
It started so nice and then boom all speed . Who needs it waste
You can buy the full video.
@@HTMR hahahahaha u suck anyone who's first step is taking off the fuel line before the speedo isn't who you would pay to watch
Well thats not bad at all. was gona take my 03 to the dealer.. needs carbs cleaned. broke my leg it sat 2 winters.. lol.
That camera on the test ride tho.. feel like im gona fall off the bike...😂
What about the 08 VT750C28??
The dude I paid to fix mine bought the wrong size rebuild kit, and when the gaskets didn't fit instead of realizing his mistake HE JUST USED SILICONE... so now it's in every bit of my carb. Smdh I've never gotten into it with a mechanic, but who the hell would puts silicone inside a carburetor?! That blows my mind.
Thanks for the video though, I'll probably be cleaning this thing until it's too cold to ride again.
Hi, I quickly realized the $20 for the video would be well spent, considering how damn hard the carbs are to get at.
Anyway, I cannot seem to get carb cleaner to go through the choke tube.
Passed a fine piece of wire through it for an inch and still I cant see it?
Any help would be great. Thanks for the vid, it is money well spent.
Try adding a few drops of berryman chem dip into choke tube and let it sit overnight. It may take several "soaks".
Here is a link: amzn.to/2uL65H4
Worked. Thanks!
I’ve got an oil and fuel leak on my 99 shadow aero someone help
Man dude I thought you were genuinely in it to help us, this is my first carburetor rebuild and I have the exact same bike except it’s an ace. And this would’ve been absolutely perfect for me to go off of because no one post anything about Honda shadows and I finally found something to help me with this. But nah he’s charging $25 for the hour and half video o well I guess kinda sucks
Look dude, you bought a $4000 motorcycle and won't pay $25 to learn a pretty complicated repair procedure that costs 300-400 at the dealer???? Look at it this way....this video saves you money!
I want to buy this video because my carb is sometime hesitating. What are the setting for jets? Do I touch some components that later required setting or balancing?
Does the hesitation go away when choke is partially on? If so it's lean. It may be lean due to dirty pilot jets, and/or lean fuel screw setting. Fuel screw setting is not covered in this video, however I have this one: th-cam.com/video/zm5mB3R8Ucw/w-d-xo.html
I didn't understand what does the lean run mean, but I looked at some video. My bike is only lean when it runs for 15 minutes, and only in 1st gear does that. Cold starts need 4 tries, at least. 2nd, 3rd runs with no problems. What might be the issue?
Can you post a video?
I am cleaning my gas tank but I will post a video showing you how rough start the bike is. Hopefully, the hesitation starts at once as well. What I meant to 2nd and 3rd is; no problem on highways... Only when it is in N.
If your gas tank is dirty, so is your entire fuel system. You need to clean the carbs. No way around it.
At 7:02 the cable with two nuts is the pull cable right?
Oh man, it's been too long to remember. Just twist the throttle and see which cable gets "shorter".
Hey, I decided to purchase your Vid. I'll let you know how it goes when i get around to finishing it. THX
Yes, keep me posted and email me with any questions you may have.
Well, I got the carbs out. It was a little tough but not to bad. The gas lines are gummed up as well as everything fuel related. Is there any place you recommend for the lines? A kit maybe, and if so where from? THX
Terrance, I would try boiling the fuel lines in water mixed with lemon juice. Worth a shot and won't cost much.
Definitely worth a shot thanks!
Thanks for this video. Every step is clear.
in reference to 1:21 (Service Manual) -- It is not available....it reads "coming soon"
Tks for the tips, i have one 1100cc with a leaking petcock and i can't find a vid helping me with that problem. Can you make one ?
so i can buy a new 05 or 06 carb for my 1999 vt1100?
Just clean what you have.
@@HTMR i did that still not good and i had to change the spark plug after 3 months only!!
I have a motorcycle just like that the same year and everything and the same color.
Do you have the full video where your talking and not sped through ?
Yes here: matthewmcrepair.gumroad.com/l/mlHxd
How do I get the manual
What year and model?
where did you find and why do you have a 36" phillips bit haha
Snap on truck. Vessel has a nice long one and JIS as well.
You can't even see what you're doing half of the time
Why does no one ever show the choke cable being removed
So with the video on fast forward and no commentary how was this helpful?
beatiful sound
I'm frustrated you were doing a really great video and when it came time to start removing the Jets and everything that's what I really needed the most and you went through it so darn fast at high speed I have no idea what you did I wasted my time I don't know why you did that like that I wish you had done at regular speed so I could have learned something. Bad
Where is full length video without fast forward
Full video: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/hondashadowcarbclean/
Does not cover the single carb VT750C model
I see that baby monitor in the window! Nice.
Yup!
👆🏻 Question 👆🏻 why I don’t see a air filter for the carburetor
lol no not done with carb rebuild just done with contacting you on link still waiting on k&L kits to get here
Oh ok...LOL.
This video sucks
Apparently, the website that supports the paid-for video is offline (yes, I paid). To make this even better, the Gumroad smartphone app keeps quitting as well. Waiting for Mr. Bochnak to make this right.
I sent you an email that should resolve your issue.
There is no manual on this guys website. ..
Where is that service manual you were braggin' 'bout?
Contact me here and I will email it to you: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/
did you really paywall the most important part of the video?
Slowed the video down to .25 and found what i needed. SMH Why isn't there a one damn video showing this rebuild. I'm about to make one of me doing it and say fuck it.
All this shows is removal... that helps but the rest of the vid is so ff so it doesn't help one bit. Is there another vid to go along?
Full video: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/hondashadowcarbclean/