Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this Honda GB lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I wanted to share my whole experience, from start to finish, because it wasn’t exactly straightforward.
Getting Started
First, I got my hands on this GB. It wasn’t in the best shape, to be honest. It had been sitting for a while, so the first thing I did was give it a good once-over. I checked the obvious stuff – tires, brakes, fluids. You know, the basics.
The Nitty-Gritty
Then, I dove into the more detailed stuff. I pulled the carburetor apart because it was pretty gunked up. Seriously, it looked like someone had poured molasses in there. I spent a good few hours cleaning all the jets and passages, making sure everything was spotless.
- Cleaned the carburetor.
- Checked the spark plug – it was fouled, so I replaced it.
- Drained the old fuel and put in fresh stuff.
Troubleshooting
Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. I hit a snag when I tried to start it. It would crank, but it wouldn’t fire. I spent a frustrating afternoon troubleshooting. I checked the ignition timing, the valve clearances – everything I could think of.
Eventually, after a lot of head-scratching, I found the problem. It was a loose wire on the coil. Such a simple thing, but it caused me so much grief! I fixed that, and then…
Success!
I hit the starter button, and she roared to life! It was such a satisfying moment. I took it for a spin around the block, and it ran like a dream. All that work had finally paid off.I have done the all adjust and setted up.
I learned that these old bikes can be a bit of a pain, but they’re also incredibly rewarding to work on. There’s just something special about bringing an old machine back to life.
