Deceleration Backfire: Easy Carb Tuning

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  • @TheMotorcycleMD
    @TheMotorcycleMD  2 года назад +3

    ►► Check out my step by step video guides to cleaning carburetors -www.themotorcyclemd.com/pro-carb-cleans

    • @davo8802
      @davo8802 Год назад

      A 99 honda magna has 4 carburetors. Is this possible on 4 carbs? Can u get to all 4 plugs?

    • @davidreynolds4684
      @davidreynolds4684 10 месяцев назад

      Sounds like it's starving for air

    • @davidreynolds4684
      @davidreynolds4684 10 месяцев назад

      Good looking bike but I'm not a fan of those style pipes. They make nearly every bike no matter what it is sound like a 250 rebel

    • @davidreynolds4684
      @davidreynolds4684 10 месяцев назад

      Sounds like new.

  • @tubbygreyed5636
    @tubbygreyed5636 7 лет назад +259

    As a long-time mechanic it was a pleasure to watch a much younger mechanic work his magic. The video was well explained and thorough. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with others.

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад +21

      Tubby Greyed Thank you for the encouragement/compliments Brother. Speaking the language of fellow riders and techs allows me to bring more value to viewers. 🤙

    • @johnDukemaster
      @johnDukemaster 5 лет назад +1

      Tubby: My words sir!

    • @tracydickson5876
      @tracydickson5876 3 года назад +4

      Love your presentation...by far the best explanation of the way the machine works i have ever heard.I recently acquired a 750 shadow spirit and am hungry for advice.This was spot-on advice for me...Thank You!!

    • @dwainsmith6853
      @dwainsmith6853 3 года назад +3

      Kool guy man yes great video

    • @mikga45
      @mikga45 Год назад

      Great vid, you explain the adjustments well. The vid can help people who need to get their bike running correctly. Thanks. Subscribed.

  • @letsskydecipherandfindout54
    @letsskydecipherandfindout54 2 года назад +14

    Young man I've been in motorcycle business half my life and you remind me of just a small few that has the enjoyment from performing such a simple operation for everyone to understand like a pro. No music no clattering on about how your day went with your dog and you got a flat tire on the way home just straight to hey pay attention grasshopper pause the video any section of the way if you get lost you're right there with us thank you your career is for us to enjoy the training thank you

  • @jerrys2346
    @jerrys2346 4 года назад +22

    This is the best video I've found on RUclips for proper adjustment of the fuel mixture after changing jets, pipes or airbox. Plus, you are an excellent teacher.

  • @curtmiller1984
    @curtmiller1984 4 месяца назад +2

    Man this is honestly one of the best videos I have seen on RUclips to date. I was having problems with my VT750, watched this, and within 25 minutes the problem was solved… so simply.. thank you!

  • @mrblacktrh
    @mrblacktrh 5 лет назад +54

    Thanks for having the balls to try imitating the engine sound. It actually helped understanding. ❤️

    • @johnk2260
      @johnk2260 4 года назад +2

      It’s a big thing music people do too with certain sounds 😉🤷‍♂️

    • @dankcincy
      @dankcincy 5 месяцев назад

      Rawr

  • @johnegadget
    @johnegadget 7 лет назад +70

    Cody, Just applied your video Deceleration Backfire: Tuning your carburetor. I have the same exact 2003 Honda VT750 you did the video on... It took care of the problem and actually sounds great. I just want to thank you for taking the time and posting it. I followed it to the T and all went well. Thanks again. John

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад +11

      John Masell Hey John, so glad that you were able to apply this video directly to your own bike! It is very satisfying and encouraging to hear this!
      Cheers brother!

  • @evanmorrow1234
    @evanmorrow1234 5 лет назад +21

    Good stage presence and "flow" to the video with no wasted moves. Clearly visible view on each part of the procedure with accurate and concise explanations and even a little theory behind it all. This video is a solid 10 on the Richter scale. I already knew it all and worked at a couple of shops in the past actually. . I watched it because I'm planning to do a RUclips demonstration myself.....if I can do one 1/2 as good as he did on this one, I'll consider it an unmitigated success!!

  • @keithturbin6768
    @keithturbin6768 5 лет назад +10

    i owe you an adult drink mixture or 2 for all the knowledge you've shared, and time, money and sanity you've saved me

  • @johnmackeymusic
    @johnmackeymusic 10 месяцев назад +1

    Just bought a vt750 a month ago. I'm having this exact deceleration backfire you describe. Thank you so much for this in-depth video! Now I have confidence in digging into this myself.

  • @jbhobbyist9372
    @jbhobbyist9372 7 лет назад +31

    Just wanted you to know, I did take your advise seriously the other day about having screws turned out to far. So today... I took both Pilot screws and turn them both in till I could feel them seat. Did that two times ever so lightly. Then backed each screw out 3 1/2 turns. With cold start I pulled choke out and bike started right up running nice and smooth at fast idle. Pushed choke all the way back in. Motor idled back down running smoothly. Then turned idle screw down, went for a short ride decelerating in first gear and guest what? No more back fire!! Yea I feel so blessed right now. Thank you soooooo much!

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад

      +JBHobbyist That’s what I’m talking about man!!! Nice job 🤙

  • @ClassicRider
    @ClassicRider 2 года назад +1

    So far you have helped out a lot. I have the 1979 Limited Edition CB750K that you did the carb sync on. I had removed the baffles to discover incredible power waiting. After restoring her in Spring 2021, I had a Vintage Motorcycle co, tune so to get it past inspection.
    Things were okay for about a week although some deceleration backfire.. Yesterday after highspeed driving on the highway for about 5 min's, the lean symptoms showed up. I had enriched the mixtures since before. Still some deceleration backfire - so further enriched. and deceleration backfire became minimized.
    But after exiting the highway yesterday, when winding down to a stop, engine shut off, and idle simply would not sustain, and would need to rev her. It seemed like a manifold leak, and also the Carb No 1 was having loud backfires during idle suddenly.
    After limping home, with engine case @ 240 F Temp, and after cooing down, drained float boil one and injected carb cleaner directly into the Boil via its drain hole. This improved things somewhat. The Manifold Boots had been replaced, and new hose clamps tight for a screw driver but not firm for a ratchet.
    Just got back after some further testing, Im using STP Ultra to clean the fuel/ carb systems.
    Just a little back fire to watch on Cylinder 1 -
    Thanks again for your help and for reading this -

  • @larryclarke7793
    @larryclarke7793 4 года назад +17

    Im a master HVAC mechanic and I can tell you, This Dude is a really good mechanic! Take note.

    • @joshhead9368
      @joshhead9368 4 года назад

      Im not trying to be rude im actually curious what is an HVAC mechanic.

    • @larryclarke7793
      @larryclarke7793 4 года назад

      Josh Head Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration

    • @joshhead9368
      @joshhead9368 4 года назад

      @@larryclarke7793 oh ok cool. thanks

    • @keeganlangford5580
      @keeganlangford5580 4 года назад +1

      cool, tell me more about how gasoline engines are similar to air conditioning again?

    • @walterswartz3406
      @walterswartz3406 4 года назад

      @@keeganlangford5580 Well, sarcastically, I'd say "mechanical" ! ! ! !

  • @jimsnellen6222
    @jimsnellen6222 5 лет назад +6

    Hey Cody, boy am I glad I found this video. I bet you saved me a bunch of money! I have an ‘06 Shadow Spirit and I just finished the reassembly and test drove the bike. Based on your procedure for removing the Welch plugs and adjusting the carb settings, I am very, very satisfied with the results. I bought the bike with V&H Straightshots but had a problem with backfire during deceleration. I didn’t know if the bike had been jetted and the only way to tell was to inspect the jets. I needn’t tell you what that entails but I really didn’t want to go there. After finding this video, I decided to duplicate what you demonstrated and it worked perfectly. Backfire is gone and the bike runs great. It even increased the idle just like the video and I was able to dial it back down. Thanks for a job WELL DONE!!!

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  5 лет назад

      Don’t you just love it when a solid plan works out?! So glad you got the result you wanted man. Enjoy it brother!

  • @kellyrjohnson7693
    @kellyrjohnson7693 5 лет назад +8

    Holy hell, this might just be the best thing I've ever stumbled onto on RUclips. I've got a 2000 VT750 ACE that the PO swapped pipes on and the idle is lumpy, it can stumble a bit when you first tip in and the decel backfiring is amazing - guess that's why Cobra calls it a shotgun exhaust. It's still pretty cold here in Chicago, but once I can comfortably sit in the driveway and tinker, this is going to have to be my first step.
    Now if I could just get you to stop by and double check my work (and maybe go over my NT700, too) I'd be in hog heaven.

    • @CIarkNova
      @CIarkNova 5 лет назад

      Kelly R Johnson I wonder if the pilot jet is too small?

    • @kellyrjohnson7693
      @kellyrjohnson7693 5 лет назад

      @@CIarkNova Probably so. I did end up drilling out the plugs and fiddling with the air mix - the bike rides just fine but still backfires on decel and doesn't want to rev without any load. I'll be yanking plugs and replacing them soon.

  • @mikegish5759
    @mikegish5759 Год назад +1

    I've got a 2000 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100cc, and thanks to this video, I was able to enrich its lean mixture and increase the idle speed. It's running much smoother. Much appreciated MD! My next step will be to install a K&N high-flow air filter.

  • @TheBotwoodboy
    @TheBotwoodboy Месяц назад

    I just popped out my baffles out of a set stock harley slip ons on my honda vtx1300, and I'm back firing, too, on deceleration. I'm glad I found this video. Thanks.

  • @matthewmonaghan1064
    @matthewmonaghan1064 5 лет назад +2

    I worked at a shop and my boss had a neat trick for pulling caps. He would drill a pilot hole like you did in the center. He then would take a wood screw that he ground just a little of the sharp tip off. He would thread into pilot hole in cap. Take a small slide hammer with a claw foot and pop it out in one slide. Anyways, thought you might like the info. Something to try out maybe. Great video, on point. Thank you.

    • @KenpachiZarakiX
      @KenpachiZarakiX 5 лет назад

      I did this on a yamaha xv250 and worked perfect. Drilled enough of the hole to allow a wood screw to grab, then with a set of pliers I wiggled it out. Took all of 5 mins to do!

  • @ecrusch
    @ecrusch 4 года назад +1

    I watched this when you first put it out and got my bike running 100 times better. And now, I'll occasionally re-watch this vid to remind myself how to make these adjustments if I need to.
    Thanks Cody. U da man!

  • @Side_show_hoggz
    @Side_show_hoggz 2 года назад +1

    This guy is a god!! I'm running aftermarket Vance Hines Longshot exhaust and ever since my bike has been running lean and I never knew it till I watched this video. 97 shadow 1100. Couldn't thank this man enough. I been running like that for 2yrs now.

    • @mr.recruiterp3583
      @mr.recruiterp3583 2 года назад

      Hey Nicholas, I have a '96 Shadow 1100 Shadow as well. So was it just those two screws which solved your issue? I'm getting slight backfiring

  • @likeitornotbut5900
    @likeitornotbut5900 3 года назад +3

    That last minute of advice you gave is exactly what I needed to hear, your an excellent teacher brother.

  • @Dilsnic79
    @Dilsnic79 4 года назад +3

    now you solved my problem for my bike! Absolute must watch ladies and gentlemen!

  • @smithchuck3904
    @smithchuck3904 2 года назад

    Hey Cody {PonyTail} Brother of 2down..
    I've been riding all my life 8 on 3 speed 13 YZ490 ,street bikes beating up the trails 23 Harleys sporty,Heritage street to now vt750 was my RIP Dad passed to me I'm no mechanic and You all guys have been Very much helping me work on..Thanks Again keep'em coming

  • @JackFrost-pb6ze
    @JackFrost-pb6ze 6 лет назад

    I bought a 03 shadow with cobra pipes and after market air filter. Kid said it had been jetted. Back firing like crazy. He said its always done that. Thanks to your video this old timer is good to go. Keep them coming. Thanks so much.

  • @bnnken
    @bnnken 7 лет назад +4

    You don't sound like a dork, it's a beautiful language, the linguistic equivalent to "a picture says a thousand words", sincerely, thank you for this video.

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад +2

      +bnnken Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @bnnken
      @bnnken 7 лет назад +1

      Same as other posters, I also could NOT get my gs500 twin running right, couldn't find help with gs500 specifically, but within 5 minutes of watching this I had my idle perfect and no longer hanging and popping.

    • @rayschutte6651
      @rayschutte6651 3 года назад +1

      I dont care what you sound like. A smart guy will appreciate the help.

  • @c-murdah2961
    @c-murdah2961 2 года назад +1

    Literally the firsy carb tune video that explains the air mixture ty god

  • @yindyamarra
    @yindyamarra 7 лет назад +1

    Actually seeing the carbies getting a tune up and hearing the result, is brilliant thank you

  • @jacob14163
    @jacob14163 2 года назад

    Been having issues getting my 75 cb 750 running clean. This and other video on syncing carbs has been more helpful than any other videos. And I've watched them all.

  • @stimpacat
    @stimpacat 5 лет назад +2

    Your a gift that keeps on giving. thanks. Time to fix my Virago. Had a 1977 GoFor with 900 org miles and sold it to a perfect owner. I got a 1994 XV750 w/5000 miles. I definitely will does this.

  • @davidbeaver39
    @davidbeaver39 2 года назад

    WELL AS USUAL ANOTHER PERFECTLY EXPLAINED VIDEO FROM CODY THE GENIUS OF THE POWERSPORTS INDUSTRY. THOSE WELCH PLUGS SEEM LIKE THEY WOULD BE TOUGH TO REMOVE. WELL TOUGH FOR THE NORMAL HUMAN. HAHAHA, BUT WHENEVER I WATCH A CODY VIDEO THINGS ALWAYS SEEM TO GO SMOOTHLY. I KNOW YOU ARE AS GOOD AS YOU ARE SIMPLY BY KNOWING YOUR CRAFT. I'm SURE YOU DIDN'T BECOME THE MOTORCYCLE GURU YOU ARE OVERNIGHT. JUST A. PERFECT VIDEO FOR THOSE NEEDING TO KNOW HOW TO. ADJUST THE AIR/FUEL MIXTURE ON THEIR BIKE. EVERY QUESTION A PERSON MIGHT HAVE IS COMPLETELY ANSWERED IN THIS VIDEO. AWESOME JOB CODY KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS BECAUSE WE ARE LOVING THEM. THANKS BUDDY!!!

  • @markowease9947
    @markowease9947 6 лет назад +12

    Cody . Man you are awesome brother. You and your videos have helped me a lot. Just want to say thank you and I appreciate you making these videos.

  • @fussebd1952
    @fussebd1952 4 года назад +1

    Hi there Doc, well I been wrenching for over 50 years taught 9 and you did a great job explaining the mixture adjustments and getting it done.
    I always have used dorky sounds to explain the engine working or asak for them in diagnosing a customer complaint. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @deadwright534
    @deadwright534 Год назад

    I've watched a lot of videos in the last few days and by far this is the best I've seen yet, great work my friend

  • @davideccles1617
    @davideccles1617 6 лет назад

    It’s a great pleasure watching a great motorcycle mechanic

  • @flybikesbmx6242
    @flybikesbmx6242 4 года назад +1

    You dont sound like a dork you sound like a genius, i have just fired up a bike carbed car for first time and gona have a go 2moro gettin it running right, the tip on throttle linkage was a big help in gettimg my car pedal returning right and your vocal guide of what the revs are doing are so helpful, i struggle with understanding written info in many ways but you make total sense, thanks braaah!

    • @flybikesbmx6242
      @flybikesbmx6242 4 года назад

      Previous owner had destroyed the screws heads and any movement i could achieved didnt do much so switched to a cbr600 set to have them fill the floats then conitune to piss fuel over the starter out the bottom haha i think theres some double back hoses missing, more rnd might be time to invest in a refurbished set, have you ever tuned a set on a car engine? That would be a sick video seems less common knowledge more only set people know how, the principle seems the same, but be cool to learn the difference in application

    • @rayschutte6651
      @rayschutte6651 3 года назад

      @@flybikesbmx6242 cars are a little different but I can help. Feel free to contact me. I'm an old car wiz man. When I grew up we fixed our own and I'm more than happy to pass on what I know.

  • @michaeldebusk5577
    @michaeldebusk5577 6 лет назад +2

    Whats up Cody, just wanted to thank you. These videos have enabled me to bring my father's bike back to life, and I'm looking forward to getting it fine tuned. Keep up the good work bro.

  • @robmoyer1977
    @robmoyer1977 4 года назад +1

    Brother I love your videos!!! Even if I've done something before I still see if you have a video on it cause almost every one I've watched I learned something new. You have no idea how much help you have been for me thank you soooooo much. And this video spot on popped out the plugs did a cpl adjustments and BAM...my idol is smoothed out and no more backfiring, throttle response is better and it drops right back down to smooth even idol. My Bike and I thank you tons!!!! Keep up the videos you are a life saver for guys like me.

  • @SonicDeathMonkey007
    @SonicDeathMonkey007 2 года назад

    This is what I have been looking for the last few days. Just got my carbs put back in after a clean and looking for an example on how to do this. Awesome

  • @kenp7649
    @kenp7649 8 лет назад +1

    The jet kit changed the main from 112 to 118 and slow jet from 35 to 38. Who knows if larger or smaller due to scale differences. Stock needle with a washer to lift. no drilling done. I rode and put the choke 2/3 closed and it improved, minimal popping. Ill add another washer to the needles and turn them out and test with service tach to get higher idle. I have an inline fuel filter with a clear outer cylinder so I can see it is getting fuel. I checked a plug and insulator was white, electrode dark. I do have the K&N air filter in stock air box, so I am getting more air so, definetly need more fuel. I rebuild the petcock recently so it seems to be ok.
    Love the thumbnail! That is my bike. That oil line under #2 make adjusting it a PITA. I really appreciate your time and expertise.
    Ken

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  8 лет назад

      Thank you for all that info! Indeed both the K&N and new pipes increase your flow through the motor quite a bit. Adding another shim may be a good choice, I just hope your able to get the retainer back on to hold the needle in place. Definitely give the mixtures a turn out as well, if it it's not enough going up two too 3 sizes in the mains may be the next feat. Glad you like the photo, that my 750 that I'm trying to get dialed in! You are absolutely correct that oil line is a headache especially when you have been fighting with it for long enough for the motor to get hot! Best of luck! Keep me posted we need to solve this!

  • @smurik1
    @smurik1 7 лет назад +5

    I agree, this is the best video about adjusting your carb. Thanks bro

  • @MichaelRoachWV
    @MichaelRoachWV 5 лет назад +1

    Just finished an intake, jet screw, and exhaust on a Coleman Mini Bike lol. Ran amazing at first, then started having very little power and deceleration backfire. The setups a little different with my carb, but your vocal demonstrations told me exactly how to tune it in. I've got an adjustable idle screw and mix screw (196cc Honda Clone 6.5), I did notice the throttle has to be cranked before the engine does anything

  • @idkman5736
    @idkman5736 7 лет назад +2

    dude, holy shit... Where have your videos been my whole life? How did I just now find your channel? You need to be known, Subscribed!

  • @bonnersbrain
    @bonnersbrain 4 года назад

    Subbing just because you're the first RUclips mechanic that made the "light" click for me. Thank you, agree with everyone else, you're a very good teacher, and the silly sounds DID help.

  • @stevegoodwin9812
    @stevegoodwin9812 7 лет назад +2

    Did this on my 98 Honda Aero thanks to this video. Great explanation. Worked like a charm! Thanks!!!

  • @scottmiller8801
    @scottmiller8801 7 лет назад +3

    Good video! I own 25 bikes and have done this with every one with good results. I truly believe it is the ethenol in the fuel now that is causing the lean idle mixture condition.

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад +1

      Scott Miller Nail on the head Scott! So easy and so practical!

  • @danielwoodhouse1870
    @danielwoodhouse1870 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing video, just what I needed for my Vstar. Thanks! EDIT - I just did what you instructed and my Vstar now runs like a dream. All back firing gone. Thanks!

  • @Xworks22
    @Xworks22 7 лет назад +7

    I just want to thank you for your video it's the reason my Yamaha r1 is now fixed. the previous owner for some reason had all the fuel mixture screws closed all the way in I didn't noticed and thought the carb was clogged I took the carb off multiple times to clean and couldn't figure out why it was running so lean the bike popped on deceleration and ran like poop after your video it now runs like a beast and no popping

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад +2

      Yamir929 This is music to my ears! Great job for figuring it out brother. Glad this video was able to point you in the right direction! Be careful out there!

    • @bullockwagon5994
      @bullockwagon5994 7 лет назад

      XworksTV Dude my 2000 R1 is running like poo. I'm now convinced this is my dilemma, based on your comment. I hope this solves the issue.

    • @Xworks22
      @Xworks22 7 лет назад +1

      Bullock Wagon good luck it's an easy fix if it is just a turn of the screws in each carburetor

    • @bullockwagon5994
      @bullockwagon5994 7 лет назад

      XworksTV I can't seem to locate the proper screws. Any chance you can send me a PM with a picture of the proper screws. The frame is all in my way haha.

    • @Xworks22
      @Xworks22 7 лет назад +1

      Bullock Wagon there is one per carburetor it's on the bottom of each carburetor by the float bowl it's a copper Flathead screw

  • @Adventurecruiser805
    @Adventurecruiser805 3 года назад +1

    Bro, I just did this on my bike and si far so good. It already idles muuuch better!

  • @danielsherwood3460
    @danielsherwood3460 4 года назад +6

    You're a great teacher. You explain the hows and the whys equally well. This helped me so much. Thanks!

  • @MinuteManMechanic
    @MinuteManMechanic 3 года назад

    Thank you man ! I’ve had a backfire for over a year now hopefully this helps me out tomorrow !

  • @victorcrowder9703
    @victorcrowder9703 2 года назад

    I paid a solid 3 digits for my bike, because it would not run. $7 worth of plugs and i was riding, got to drop my first ever bikewave lol. looking forward to your videos as i turn my POS into a very nice first bike. thank you

  • @davidleroth8644
    @davidleroth8644 5 лет назад +1

    Your videos are helping me mid my vtx 1300, and restore my cm450a and my cb650 nighthawk. Thanks for the info, man. Hopefully this will help me get the x jet done and carb tuned successfully. 🤙🏼

  • @richardlewis1363
    @richardlewis1363 2 года назад

    What up Cody,
    Watched all your videos regarding carburation and jetting.
    I've been bought up on 2 strokes 😁.
    I'd like to say thankyou dude for guiding me to set up my Honda cbr1000f , she's now running like a Rolex watch now😉💪.
    Best regards dude ,
    Rich in the UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🍺👍

  • @vinceyorston1019
    @vinceyorston1019 7 лет назад

    I've been a mechanic all my life and have been taught this before but I have thoroughly enjoyed these videos. Learning and doing mechanic work is what I love to do. I am going to play with my KLR 650 now which pops on decel and am fairly certain I have it to lean.
    I have taken out the baffle at the end of the exhaust so it doesn't sound like a lawn mower
    but still have catalytic converters and did not want to risk a problem with them. Anyway thanks for the teaching.

  • @littlereptilian7580
    @littlereptilian7580 Год назад

    Dude you have so much patience. It's a shame that they make these adjustment screws so difficult accessible. They should be very accessible.
    Nice Video thank you for your time making it.

  • @joker59142006
    @joker59142006 4 года назад +1

    Perfect demonstration of proper technique. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with the rest of the world!! I'm going to apply this technique to my vstar 650 tomorrow!

  • @kamotecruiser4083
    @kamotecruiser4083 2 года назад

    With all the videos I've watched for research, this one is the most understandable. I will work as you advise, man! Thanks!!

  • @SinisterSoundsEntertainment
    @SinisterSoundsEntertainment 4 года назад

    Great demo of tuning the carbs and explaining the desired result
    Plus... the tune on that 750 sounds immaculate

  • @richardfisher34
    @richardfisher34 Месяц назад

    This is the most helpful video I’ve ever watched , thank you so much !

  • @chrischalk4864
    @chrischalk4864 7 лет назад +4

    Hi Cody, great video and the explanations you gave near the end were very clear and will be very helpful in trying to tune the GSF400 I'm resurrecting!! If possible, it'd be great to see a video of this procedure on an inline 4 to hear the sounds diference between a 4 and a v-twin.
    A tip, I do film lighting for a living, wear long sleeves when you arms are so close to your light source. The reflection from you bare arms is bouncing back and messing with you camera's focus so the area you're working on isn't as clear as it could be. :):)

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад

      +Chris Chalk This is actually a fantastic tip! I did not know this!! Thank you for your feed back!

  • @grovezy9782
    @grovezy9782 7 лет назад +5

    wow my bike is running better then ever. now ur the man thank you not a single pop I got it dialed right in boom thanks again

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад +2

      bart groves So pumped to hear this brother!! Good job man. Enjoy 🤙🤙

  • @Adammen740
    @Adammen740 6 лет назад

    Excellent explanation...! You have open my eyes. :) best wishes for you! Straight from Warsaw in Poland!

  • @wesdent1327
    @wesdent1327 2 года назад

    great video im sold after reading just a couple coments . cant waite to try this i have 03 shadow spirit 750 having same problem pipes were cut baffles gone same air box popping on deceleration exspained in detail n right to the point and im glad i did buy the rejet b.s. kit thanks

  • @MicJaguar
    @MicJaguar 7 лет назад

    Thanks. I decided to show my wife I can fix a 02 Honda shadow spirit VT750 that her X left behind. It sat for nearly two years because it had a problem three "Bike" guys couldn't solve. Im an I.T. tech and I got it working. It wouldn't start before. I got it started but had to do a lot of small things like replace the battery, fuel pump relay and rebuild the carb. It runs and I can ride it but I am having many of the carb problems you described. I have adjusting it and am still getting some pops on the decal and funky hesitation on acceleration. Been having a hard time pinning down the perfect mixture. I wanted to hear the sound of a good working carb and im hoping that now that I hear the sound and your explanation of what certain sound like long BRAAAA! indicate, I am going try another adjustment today when I get home. Problem is its so damned hot here in San Antonio and the sun hits right into the garage so after five minutes im dying in my pool of sweat. lol. I have never had a motorcycle license or really drivin a bike. I drive a stick so learning to ride the bike up and down the street as I fix it has been easy. Im going to buy the bike for $300 from my wifes X and learn and eventually ride it so this video is a big help on just how it should sound with mostly OEM parts and no mods. Cheers.

  • @Chris-tc5uz
    @Chris-tc5uz Год назад

    I just Wanted to say thank you so much for this video. I have a 2000 Yamaha R1 and have been struggling with the exact symptoms you talked about with backfires while idling and Narly decel pops since the ex-up delete and Graves ais delete. I'm gonna adjust my pilots tomorrow and make sure there all still in sync and then RIDE!!!!! So thank you again for all the pro tips and help on clear step by step instructions on your videos.. 🤙✌️

    • @Sm0knn
      @Sm0knn Месяц назад

      How did your 2000 R1 like the settings? I have a 2002 fzs1000 with exup deleted and it's doing the same thing.

    • @Sm0knn
      @Sm0knn Месяц назад

      My fzs1000 has the same motor as 98-01 R1.

  • @richardingame
    @richardingame 7 лет назад +1

    With a long drill bit i was able to do this with my tank and throttle still on. thank you for your video it gave me the curage to do it myself and my 05 shadow sabre 1100 has never sounded so good.

  • @kevinmcdonald6446
    @kevinmcdonald6446 2 года назад

    Fantastic video. Im doing this to cure my popping on decceleration. Thank you.

  • @jazzwriter
    @jazzwriter 3 года назад +1

    THANK YOU CODY!!! Awesome video. I know how to deal with things now. I'm stoked! Super cool of you, man!

  • @philatwood2086
    @philatwood2086 2 года назад

    Good video.. Video tip: You can "soften" the chest light by placing a layer of self-sticking Glad Press 'n Seal over the light. This will spread the light more evenly and reduce the glare off the shiny bits.. and it's easily removed...

  • @tiefighter155
    @tiefighter155 4 года назад

    I just got my first bike last week. Honda shadow 1100. Thing runs great but I really enjoy these vids! The moment you did that first half turn and got the idle sounding much better was like magic to me lmao

  • @shotgunbobby11
    @shotgunbobby11 5 лет назад +1

    After a few videos watched, this one earned my sub!! Well done.

    • @dm18kx
      @dm18kx 4 года назад

      I agree

  • @hallertyler38
    @hallertyler38 5 лет назад

    Just picked up a 99 with the same issue today for 1500 bucks thanks for the assistance

  • @aquaman0167
    @aquaman0167 7 лет назад

    While you may think you sounded like a dork, you accurately described exactly what my bike was doing after I fiddled with the pilot screw. (The taking longer to return to idle problem) So now I know it is running lean and I need to open it more. (I have the "D" head screw on my carb so it's not so easy to adjust.) Thanks for your time and making this and all the other videos. Kudos.

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  7 лет назад

      aquaman0167 So glad I was able to "speak the language" in a way that makes sense! I think you hit the nail on the head with turning the mix out for the fix! 👌🤙

  • @dmesibov
    @dmesibov 6 лет назад

    OMG! You are the man!!! Thank you so much! Factory had my air/fuel mixture screw only a half turn out then covered it up with the Welch plug. Absolutely no reason to apologize for sounding like a dork with the engine idle/rev sound effects. When I rev it takes a while to come back down. Now I know that's too lean, will open up the mix screw some more so it drops down faster. Thanks for showing me how to tune my bike. Performance 100% improved and will only get better with further adjustment. Feel bad for the guy who owned the bike for 13 yrs and didn't know about that welch plug. I'll bet that bike has always run like garbage until now.

  • @henrytupper6959
    @henrytupper6959 3 года назад

    No mention was made of the fact that a vac. Leak will cause b f on decel. Very good tutorial.

  • @drgrunn174
    @drgrunn174 7 лет назад +5

    Thank you man, it was extremely simple and informative!

  • @AnDre-ox6xl
    @AnDre-ox6xl 7 лет назад +2

    Thanks for this great video and all the explanations. I have a 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit - have some acceleration backfire, and at idle as well just like in this video.
    Now I at least know where to start next weekend!

  • @Spitfireseven
    @Spitfireseven 4 года назад +1

    This was really a great video. It's the actual management of the circuits working together you covered and that is on the fly super advise. Thankyou so much!

  • @michaelcunha852
    @michaelcunha852 3 года назад

    You are a Genius...thank you so very much . God Speed to you and all you love . Thank you
    -Michael Cunha

  • @waitaminute-vw9hf
    @waitaminute-vw9hf 5 лет назад

    Great tip to make it run "better than out of the box"!

  • @Todd66
    @Todd66 2 года назад +1

    I’m pretty much addicted to this content.
    Cody….damn I wish we lived in the same area. I am beyond thankful for the info packed videos. I pulled my carbs last night and installed a jet kit and used these videos to make it a hassle free install.
    HIGHLY UNDERRATED CHANNEL
    2000 Honda Shadow VT100C
    57,xxx.
    Go Ride :)

    • @mr.recruiterp3583
      @mr.recruiterp3583 2 года назад

      Hey Todd! You installed jets? Were they Cobra jets by any chance? That's what I'm running and posted a question to Cody to see if he can listen to it and see if it's running ok.

    • @Todd66
      @Todd66 2 года назад +1

      @@mr.recruiterp3583 Dynojet jet kit, Cobra Slip Ons, K&N air filter.

  • @xtman693
    @xtman693 4 года назад

    Best video I have ever seen on this procedure. Well done.
    Thanks for taking your time to make the video!

  • @robertamerson3141
    @robertamerson3141 4 года назад +3

    Good stuff man! Thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge with us, and teaching an old dog a new trick.

  • @acerider2005
    @acerider2005 7 лет назад +3

    great work as always Cody. I would like to give you one of my tips for plug removal. instead of drilling out to such a large size I drill a small hole in the plug and than insert a screw and pull the plug out. it has worked great for me for years.

    • @DillonWaffles
      @DillonWaffles 5 лет назад

      acerider2005 Absolutely. That’s been my dads go to since the 80’s. Use a small bit then a pick to pull it out to keep everything clean and undamaged. Sometimes they can be in there pretty good though.

  • @huuknow3133
    @huuknow3133 7 лет назад

    The BEST carb explanation on RUclips! Subscribed

  • @momo-yz4lu
    @momo-yz4lu 4 года назад +1

    This is cool I wish I knew about this prior to selling my vstar for practically nothing I couldn’t fix my self and didn’t want to pay more out of pocket to try and get fixed this tech is very honest other would’ve charge me for carb cleaning and all that and they want 300-500$ for that alone.
    Thank you

    • @archygrey9093
      @archygrey9093 4 года назад +1

      $300 for carb cleaning? Bloody hell thats only like a 1/2 hour job and $2 of carb cleaner used.
      I see what you mean though, two of my freinds ran their 2 stroke scooters out of oil and soft seized them, the local shop wanted to charge $1500 aud to replace the whole engine. I fixed both of them in an hour doing nothing but injecting oil into the cylinders to get the rings seated and sealing again and both ran perfectly afterwards.

  • @dm18kx
    @dm18kx 4 года назад +1

    Thank you compadre! ✊
    Who knows how much money you save me.
    I had the exact same problem. it's fixed now. 😎👍👍😎

  • @frios011
    @frios011 2 года назад

    After the first drill bit you can always use a short wood screw and screw it in a few turns then use pliers or vice grips a pull that plug out. Saves time.

  • @robbieking2671
    @robbieking2671 3 года назад

    Awesome Mathew improved my performance 100% you are the man

  • @SuperHandyman12
    @SuperHandyman12 6 лет назад

    Thanks a million. Tuned my carb in under 10 minutes. Great video man!

  • @markkaplan2133
    @markkaplan2133 Год назад

    Thank you for this. I am about to pull my carbs off to check for clogged jets. If that doesn't solve the issue, I will try this.

  • @rutniktrainer
    @rutniktrainer 4 года назад

    I have a VT750 and I was able to do that without taking the tank off or the throttle cable assembly. Just drill a small hole in the Welch plug and use a wood screw to pull it out. My bike has Cobra slip ons and 3.25 turns out worked perfectly.

  • @RTGoFast
    @RTGoFast 7 лет назад

    Great Video! I have had the similar problem with my 1982 750 Maxim. I'm going to start re-adjusting the screws and see what happens. Thanks for your time!

  • @jamfactory4119
    @jamfactory4119 4 года назад

    thanks bro. I've spent 7000 miles shooting pow pow at the neighbor's cause (A) I'm too cheap to get the carbs worked if it's running. (B) My crappy VT750CD had no visible carburetor adjustment. I can can hear the coughing and sucking in the rear cylinder. I can get that plug outta my rear cylinder carb directly without removing any parts. Thank you for showing me those damn Welsh plugs.

  • @zone1305
    @zone1305 6 лет назад +1

    hi Cody, jjust wanted to let you know, I just bought a very well taken care of, honda shadow 750 ace(the bike is like new), except for the exhaust which somebody removed the baffles, and the bike had a rough idle and backfire with your explanation, I followed most of it except for removing the seat and gas tank. The idle is so much more healthier, and backfire it had is gone. I get some popping sounds but not as loud as it was. Thanks for the great video. Tony

    • @TheMotorcycleMD
      @TheMotorcycleMD  6 лет назад

      Thanks Tony! Great job for giving the bike the love it needed! Ride safe out there!

    • @zone1305
      @zone1305 6 лет назад

      its been 2 weeks since I made these adjustments, what I am now having issues with is not only is it still backfiring as I slow down , on acceleration as I roll on the throttle, it bogs before the actual vroom and go, if you know what i mean.

  • @Ladosligese
    @Ladosligese 5 месяцев назад +1

    i was taught drill a 2 mill hole .. take a wood screw cut the tip of it .. drill it in just till it catches then pull on it

  • @akbarhussain1767
    @akbarhussain1767 4 года назад

    Hi there,you can certainly work magic on carburetor's ,that was serious tuning,I've never seen anything as advanced as that ,WoW well done & Excellent Knowledge friend😊😊😊

  • @mattec6071
    @mattec6071 4 года назад

    This is the exact video I’ve been looking for. Awesome and clear

  • @jordanbeatty244
    @jordanbeatty244 5 лет назад +2

    You sir have received my first subscription

  • @davidreynolds4684
    @davidreynolds4684 10 месяцев назад

    For newbies when drillig the carb mae sure your drill chuck isnt burning or cuttig your wires hanging in your way. Its easy to focus onwhat youre drilling and not see wiring harnesses getting damaged.