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So, as I mentioned in another post, I recently inherited an 86 honda 700 shadow. I'm in the process of having to put it back together (put the tank back on bike, recharge and test the ignition, sync carbs --no idea how to do that one, and just plain get in back in working order). The battery has been fully charged by the tender, and I can get the neutral light on and when I press the ignition, a "whirring noise" happens. So hopefully, I'll test the ignition for spark soon. But here's where the topic of this thread comes in. The carbs have been redone (according to prior owner at least) but need to be reseated\attached to the rubber tubes so that the air gets properly fed to them. It this "simply" a matter of wiggling the rubber tubes\hoses back into place, reseating them onto the top of the carbs, then tightening accordingly? It looks like I will have to remove the tank to do this.
Also, since I can't spray it down right now (it being winter and all), is there a good way to scrub this thing down (bucket of water and a brush?).
Also, on a side note, many of the bolts\screw are missing, but I have the part (air filter cover, shadow\side pieces). Does anyone know what size bolts\screw the bike uses? I'm hoping I can simply buy more at a hardware store.
Thanks from a newb.
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Also, since I can't spray it down right now (it being winter and all), is there a good way to scrub this thing down (bucket of water and a brush?).
Also, on a side note, many of the bolts\screw are missing, but I have the part (air filter cover, shadow\side pieces). Does anyone know what size bolts\screw the bike uses? I'm hoping I can simply buy more at a hardware store.
Thanks from a newb.


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