1984 Gyro starts but wont stay running

[Culli]

Hi,
My 1984 gyro sat for 4 years so removed the tank to remove varnish. I soaked in white vinegar, used nails and shook . I did this several times then rinsed out with gas. I removed carb and sprayed with solvent. I soaked petcock also but now notice it leaks bad and the filter is broken off. Anyway I was anxious to try and start it and got it running , took off down the street and died. Restarted and off again and died. Then nothing. I let it set overnight, recharged the battery and it fired right off but dies in 30 seconds. Any ideas what I might need to do? Thanks. I think I will need a new petcock atleast, and I forgot to mention at first when I initially tried to start it that gas ran out of the carb overflow so I took the carb off to see if some dirt was in the float valve and put it back together and it does not overflow anymore but now as I was saying it wont stay running.

[Bear45-70]

Plugged idle circuit in carb.

Oh and you need to ad an inline fuel filter.

FILTER, FUEL 16910-GB2-900 MSRP $8.04

My Honda dealer sells these to me for $5.50

[Culli]

How do I unplug the idle circuit, do I need to soak the whole carb?
I will pick up a fuel filter. thanks.

[Culli]

Hello,
How do I unplug a idle circuit?

[motormike]

One method is to soak overnight(after TOTAL disassembly) in a chemical-dip type cleaner that will dissolve and break down the residue remaining in the carb body. Follow dipping with compressed air through every possible opening. Follow blowing with spray-can carb-cleaner through the jets to VERIFY open. ANY passage that CANNOT be verified open will need some poking with wire, jet cleaner or guitar string type stiff wire. Diameter is very teeny-weeny. A local mechanic uses acupuncture needles, whatever works for you. Jet cleaning wire kits are readily available for $14.21 @ motorcyclesuperstore.com...Berryman's Chem-Dip is the solvent/cleaner I use. Auto-Zone, NAPA, O'Reiley's, Advance Auto

[Bear45-70]

Look in WikiSpreedia for instructions.

http://hondaspree.net/wiki/index.php5?title=Main_Page

Then look here;

http://hondaspree.net/wiki/index.php5?t ... r_Cleaning

and

http://hondaspree.net/wiki/index.php5?t ... ture_Guide

[Culli]

thanks so much.
I will pick up some dip at the parts store...I really need to get this running, I plan on saving a few bucks on gas by riding this to work....really appreciate the help guys.

Culli

p.s. I will let you know how it goes...probably will need more help before its complete...thanks again

[motormike]

I dipped the carb off my TG 50 Gyro S....it was easy-peezy. It too, had the pilot plugged slightly, just enough to affect idle, but it ran very strong WOT. Best of luck.

[Culli]

Thanks Motor Mike,
Got it running.... I'm so proud of myself.....I love it......Cant wait to put the covers back on and wax it up....I couldnt have done it without the help from you and others for help..
Thanks again.


Culli

[Culli]

Thanks to Bear45-70 as well.

You guys are amazing...I am stoked right now....Cant wait to ride the fun little gyro..

Couldnt have done without your help.

Culli

[motormike]

We all share in your exuberance and live vicariously through your successful wrenching....way to go...