You have NO idea how helpful this was for me. I’ve seen a ton of videos on Shadow carbs, but everyone skips past the hoses and where they disconnect/connect or don’t show a good view. I bought a 96 VT1100 with the lines stripped and it’s been a scavenger hunt for the fuel line connection location. Great filming too.
One huge tip for those that want trouble free carb operation - Always take advantage of float bowl DRAIN screws to remove any trace of water accumulation that is created in fuel tanks. Fuel treatment is a plus for water removal as well. Once a week, was always the default. Always capture what is drained in clean clear jar to closely inspect fuel sample. Water will always gather at lowest point, and moving jar will show the water as a puddle in the bottom of jar within the couple ounces of fuel. Storing machine over winter without draining carbs and protective additive, will be expensive rebuild come spring.
Great video good camera work and good commentary. I was going to buy one of these things until I saw this video. I will go for the later VT750 Honda that has only 1 carburettor on the side like a Harley and is much much easier to get off. You just double your trouble with 2 carbs stuck down between the jugs like this. A big thumbs up for this video.
Yo you told me to take off the coolant line and a lot of coolant poured on the ground and my bosses dumbass wife gave me mustard seeds instead of cat litter so now there’s mustard seed coolant soup on the floor, thanks dude nice video
@@thewindowcleaner812 Do I have to take them out to clean them or just spray Carb cleaner into the openings while installed? I have a occasional hiccup when running.
@@Bricklinsv1970 I would take them out, remove all rubber O rings and put the hole thing in a parts cleaner bucket, just don't forget how to put it back together
Hey, what's up, buddy. I'm facing some problems with my Shadow 95' vt1100cs. The CDI seems to be brocken, so I wonder if is there any way to change for some of other similar motorcycle CDI with lower coast. It's too expensive here in Brasil. Can you help with any idea?!!
At the 1:16 part of the video....what is that line on the right side of the fuel tank? You got your petcock on the left...what is that other one....as you are looking at the video screen it's at top middle...just sticking out....it looks like a secondary fuel line or something
finished in 10 minutes. is it a good idea every 2-5,000 mi. dump some carb cleaner like sea foam in the carbs for 20 mins. or so to give them a good cleaning. also, my 01 spirit 1100. when the key is turned on I never hear the fuel pump start, totally quiet. is this normal...any mod worth improving these bikes performance....thanks...jim...
Anyone can just RIP it apart and out. It's the attention to the details you completely missed. Besides the choke being all the way down.. I got absolutely nothing else out of this video. But at least thank u for the choke advice. I will use it well
You have NO idea how helpful this was for me. I’ve seen a ton of videos on Shadow carbs, but everyone skips past the hoses and where they disconnect/connect or don’t show a good view. I bought a 96 VT1100 with the lines stripped and it’s been a scavenger hunt for the fuel line connection location. Great filming too.
Just did my carbs on my 04 SS in Dec 2023. Running better than ever.
Incredibly helpful, I got the carbs out without any problem thanks to your video. Thanks!
One huge tip for those that want trouble free carb operation -
Always take advantage of float bowl DRAIN screws to remove any trace of water accumulation that is created in fuel tanks.
Fuel treatment is a plus for water removal as well.
Once a week, was always the default.
Always capture what is drained in clean clear jar to closely inspect fuel sample.
Water will always gather at lowest point, and moving jar will show the water as a puddle in the bottom of jar within the couple ounces of fuel.
Storing machine over winter without draining carbs and protective additive, will be expensive rebuild come spring.
Great video! Thanks for making it. I couldn't get my carb to release and it helped to see someone else do it.
Great video good camera work and good commentary. I was going to buy one of these things until I saw this video. I will go for the later VT750 Honda that has only 1 carburettor on the side like a Harley and is much much easier to get off. You just double your trouble with 2 carbs stuck down between the jugs like this. A big thumbs up for this video.
Thank you!
This video made the job of cleaning my jets alot easier. Thanks!
Very, very informative. Thanks for sharing!
Grasias por tu tiempo como jente como tu este muno se hase mas facil para vivir
Thank you for the best video 😊 I could've done it without this video thank you again
Yo you told me to take off the coolant line and a lot of coolant poured on the ground and my bosses dumbass wife gave me mustard seeds instead of cat litter so now there’s mustard seed coolant soup on the floor, thanks dude nice video
well done sir. ..
What is the little tank you removed under your gas tank? Mine is missing that. Is it an overflow of some sort.
It would have been better if the camera person zoomed in on the specific parts as you removed them and let us see the carb afterwards
my carbs are really on there is there any other technique to unseat it from the boot
You made that look easy. You must be a Motorcycle mechanic?
Lol no just goofing around in the garage
@@thewindowcleaner812 Do I have to take them out to clean them or just spray Carb cleaner into the openings while installed? I have a occasional hiccup when running.
@@Bricklinsv1970 I would take them out, remove all rubber O rings and put the hole thing in a parts cleaner bucket, just don't forget how to put it back together
@@thewindowcleaner812 Will do when I get some Balls up LOL!
When you say put the choke on before removing do you mean choke on (down position on handlebar) or choke off (up or riding position)
That was helpful, thanks!
So my hose dried out where the vacuum like is connected to the valve that connects the two carbs. Any chance you know where that hose leads too? 3:20
Nvm i meant around 3:09
Hey, what's up, buddy. I'm facing some problems with my Shadow 95' vt1100cs. The CDI seems to be brocken, so I wonder if is there any way to change for some of other similar motorcycle CDI with lower coast. It's too expensive here in Brasil. Can you help with any idea?!!
Ed Marine Sorry boss, I don't have any experience with CDI
same issue. what is the best way to unseat them from the boot?
A large pry bar, I use a bent fork tube.
At the 1:16 part of the video....what is that line on the right side of the fuel tank? You got your petcock on the left...what is that other one....as you are looking at the video screen it's at top middle...just sticking out....it looks like a secondary fuel line or something
Probably a vent tube. My vulcan 800 has 2 of them.
vent hose
finished in 10 minutes. is it a good idea every 2-5,000 mi. dump some carb cleaner like sea foam in the carbs for 20 mins. or so to give them a good cleaning. also, my 01 spirit 1100. when the key is turned on I never hear the fuel pump start, totally quiet. is this normal...any mod worth improving these bikes performance....thanks...jim...
BlackCat 56
Just add sea foam every few tanks to keep the carbs clean.
Полезное видео.Такойже мот.
When you say the choke is all the way in before disconnecting it, do you mean to put the choke in the full on position on the handlebar?
Yes all the way up
Ok thanks!
Im confused you say all the way up but in your video the choke looks like its pulled downward?
I have a question I got a 2004 shadow sabre do you think it's going to be the same setup
Not 100% , but I think it will be the same or almost the same, the bikes are very similar,
Anyone can just RIP it apart and out. It's the attention to the details you completely missed. Besides the choke being all the way down.. I got absolutely nothing else out of this video. But at least thank u for the choke advice. I will use it well
Thanks for the feedback
Friend how many laps does the carburetor air screw carry?
It depends if it's been jetted, start with 2 on both and you can adjust from there
thanks man, Do you still have your motorcycle? upload more videos please!!!
No, I sold it and bought a boat to work on lol.
ok jejeje, thanks bro i try to fix it
You do mean CarburetorS right? Not looking forward to this job...
what do you mean choke all the way in? choke is either on or off. that's confusing
scooter . it's not really a choke it's a fuel enrichener. it opens a passage way to a starter jet
Move lever all the way down.
o brasil vive de lixo mesmo ,aqui a shadow é 600 carburada
Hey have same bike have a couple questions can u send a message so i can talk to u
Hey bud sorry for the late reply, I don't own a bike anymore and its been a couple years since I worked on one, don't think I can be much help
Ок. Давай на русском.
Would have been helpful if it wasn't for those screaming birds in the background making that literally impossible to listen to.
Полезное видео.Такойже мот.