My poor carbs :(

[LIMagna]

These are listed as being compatible at a fraction of the price:

http://www.siriusconinc.com/pro-detail.php?pid=&product_id=4163

other parts are also listed on that site:

http://www.siriusconinc.com/search_result.php?search=search&make=1&model=vf750c&part=1&partno=&x=47&y=10

[hootmon]

Thanx Charlie... They are out of carb kits now, but hopefully they will have some in the future

[Gloveberg]

These are listed as being compatible at a fraction of the price:

http://www.siriusconinc.com/pro-detail.php?pid=&product_id=4163

other parts are also listed on that site:

http://www.siriusconinc.com/search_result.php?search=search&make=1&model=vf750c&part=1&partno=&x=47&y=10

Nice!!

[LIMagna]

I wish I had known about that site when I did my carbs ... ended paying ~$100 for the factory gasket sets.  I think the previous owner gave me a set of new float needles though when I bought the bike.  Swapped  out those parts and have had no troubles since (~ 5 years). 

[hootmon]

The nice thing about these kits (IF they ever get them in stock!!!) Is it looks like they are made of material that stands up to ethanol...

[SkyRide]

I might as well confess too.  My name is Rick and I abused my Magna. It sat way too long for even Seafoam to protect it.

I have successfully rebuilt its carbs before but don't want to unless that is the problem.  Here is where I am.  I drained ALL the gas from: tanks, lines, filter, bowls. Put in a new fuel filter and new gas and verified gas will come out the bowl drain for each cylinder.  It starts now if I slightly open the throttle.  It runs above 2k RPM but not below.  After 2-3 minutes of running this way, the exhaust pipes near the heads on 1 and 4 are not even warm, 2 and 3 are hot.  I have decent spark at all plug wires.  Plugs aren't wet, but 1,3,4 are damp and dark; all gaps are correct.

The cold cylinders are not on the same coil/spark box and having a good spark convinces me it is not ignition.

I already have the carb kit and I almost want to tear into it to install stainless replacements for the fuel and air tubes which I already have too.

I know I'll be going into the carbs; honestly, I think I'm just stalling.  June 3 isn't going to wait though.  Electric? Humm sounds better all the time.

Rick Frankenberger
83 V45

[Smoked U]

I might as well confess too.  My name is Rick and I abused my Magna.

and the Magna Abuse intervention group in the circle responds, "Hi Rick"

[TLRam1]

You already know the answer.

[SkyRide]

Everything is back together and runs like it used to.  I'm ready for June.

I haven't seen this posted before so here is what I think is a better way to bench sync your carbs.  Shine a bright light from the air box side and look at the throttle plate side.  Adjust until the crescent of light between the throttle plate and the carb throat almost disappears.  Repeat for each carb.  I found it a lot easier and more consistent than judging when the plate aligned with the small hole or using a shim to get them all the same.

Rick Frankenberger