honda ntv 650 project going forwards.

[slug]

hi, managed to start bike.. today horray.
bike had been stood for about 10 months.
would not start unless tank taken off and
fuel tipped in carbs,, thanks for threads on here helped me a lot..
think two things were wrong that why bike would not start..
fuel pump not pumping. managed to get a second had deauville
pump off flea bay (18 pounds) not bad see how long it lasts.
checked fuel was getting to carbs by un hooking from carb feed
and extending fuel pipe to container approx 5 ft away with tank fitted.
always do this outside had bad experience before with fuel
on hot engine. pump was pushing fuel up well.. changed fuel in tank to good fresh stuff. stripped carbs fuel as one of threads on here very helpful.
found a lot of tarnish gum etc in carbs,. main thing stopped fuel was
small filters above floats. pilot circuit cleaned reset to original settings
on mine was 2 and a quarter turns. there were no small o rings on
these pilot screws dont know if they should be there can any one confirm for me. please.
put all together new plugs oil and filter. spark on plugs seemed fine..
started up and away to go.. lot of popping and banging first the
semed to run ok no bad noises from engine.. idle ran for
approx 5 mins.. radiator seemed to boil into coolant bottle.and out of overflow.
stopped engine then let cool down .. restared llater seemed fine that time.
running well no overheating.. thought maybe thermostat had stuck then
freed itself.. any one have any tips on checking pump or a way
of checking water in radiator is circulating?..
starts now with a couple of spins on starter button.. great..
now working on break calipers.. any on know if shims for
front caliper and back are the same missing off back caliper..
sorry for all the questions but only a back street messer with bikes..
will post photo when i get chance,.. cheers lads the slug..

[slug]

just another update on project...
was worried with pressure going into coolant tank..
hoped it was not headgasket leak..
the owner before told me he had changed thermostat..
see there pricey for correct replacment sure a car type will
fit.. any way took tank off (again) get used to that with
these hondas., know getting good at it..
there was a air lock in system, refilled radiator checking
air was gone filled to filler cap. with the air lock was blowing air
through filler cap vent ,, think they lift at around 15 -17psi..
worth checking that cap is working correctly.. one way i checked
there was a seal was to detach overflow tube near cap to coolant
expansion tank. fit a little bit of pipe to cap overflow and blow
down .. if cap seal is working no air should pass. this is only my
back street way of checking.. if the cap is faulty fluid will constantly
flow to expansion tank ,as coolant is pumped around system..
all see fine now running and mid range on temp gauge..
checked termostat was operating by top hose getting hot.
ref brake pad shims. 2 shims in front complete different part
numbers to rear caliper.. there are 3 shims in rear... been robbed
out of mine.. trying to source some,..
hope this helps some one else a little.. on front and rear brakes to
sort then mot here i come happy days,,.. :)managed to upload photo.
the slug..

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[slug]

hooray 12 months mot today. all taxed insured ready to
go.. took for test ride all seems ok..not used to bigger bikes.
only 5ft 4 tall but can touch ground both sides. comfortable
for me in riding position, being small..
thanks to all on site how gave me help on ntv web site..
very helpful threads. was too tight to buy manual,,
hope to see over members in summer at meets.
cheers the slug. ;D

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[rj2para (Bisto)]

Pleased you have her sorted.
Very tidy looking bike.

RJ.

[slug]

thanks rj2para, not a bad bike with 32k on clock.
was stood for 12 months.. few little jobs to finish
in summer. spray exhaust can (heat treated paint )
and spray frame ( smooth hammerite).
just tried to get the main bits done for mot.. and on
a budget . thanks again for your help mate. these bikes
seem to be great value for the money,
born again biker the slug..