Age aint nothing but a number...rite... 83 vt750 problems

[luisr320]

Originally Posted by 83shadowVLB

i understand but the thing is i don't know what is specifically causing the bike to not start every time and back fire so I'm trying to do as much maintenance as possible. i just received my spark plugs so i going to do that once i clean and repair the carbs. thanks again for everything man

One basic principle of troubleshooting: only change one part at a time.
If you were taking care of the carburettors, stick to that.
The carbs are the most likely part that is giving you problems. And is the cheapest one to fix. A used coil will cost you from 40 to 50 bucks, and that might not be the solution:
honda vt750c shadow 83 coil | eBay

[luisr320]

Originally Posted by 83shadowVLB

alright so changing the oil will be the last thing i do should i change the oil filter too ?

Change the filter too. When installing a new oil filter, smudge a bit of engine oil on the filter gasket and do not over-tight it. Check the manual.

[83shadowVLB]

alright thanks luis i will keep that in my mind and the reason i keep asking you guys the questions is because the manual is so vague ...

[luisr320]

You are right. The manual is a bit vague regarding some maintenance procedures or techniques. That's why I'm posting here two Honda bibles. One takes care of the maintenance in general and the other one covers all the information you may need regarding the carburetters:


Honda Common Service Manual.pdf (7.5 MB)


Honda Motorcycle Carburetion 1975.pdf (30.3 MB)

[83shadowVLB]

Originally Posted by luisr320

You are right. The manual is a bit vague regarding some maintenance procedures or techniques. That's why I'm posting here two Honda bibles. One takes care of the maintenance in general and the other one covers all the information you may need regarding the carburetters:


Honda Common Service Manual.pdf (7.5 MB)


Honda Motorcycle Carburetion 1975.pdf (30.3 MB)

good looking out man, thanks

[MCCVIII]

Originally Posted by 83shadowVLB

good looking out man, thanks

wow, totally. thanks x2

[mattyo]

Nice! I didn't realize Honda had a special manual just on the carb. Awesome!

[Jammit]

^+1. Props, Luis, you are the man!

[83shadowVLB]

Originally Posted by MCCVIII

wow, totally. thanks x2

hey my bike has trouble going into neutral is that a clutch issue o what?? and also how long did it take you to do all that to your shadow? I'm in the process of doing most of the things you've done to your bike, any advice would help , thanks

[83shadowVLB]

just ordered a new carb repair kit the other one i ordered never came in .... bike has a clutch problem too i think any advice on that