Carb rebuilding

[KDS111]

Hello everyone,
I have an 82 GL500I with 10,000 miles with a left carb bowl that leaks(Pours out)gas out of the overflow tube when running.
I have removed the carbs and have them on the bench.
I need advice on the rebuild procedure. What should be done and should not be done. Tips and tricks.
I have the clymer and honda service manual but I'm looking for the real world experiences from all of you.
Where are the best places for parts/kits.
With the carbs off is there other things I should look at also.
All information is appreciated.
Thank You
Ken S.

[Rat]

Randakk is the supplier of choice.

Sounds like you had a stuck float, you might have given it a whack with a screwdriver handle and shaken it loose

The strip and rebuild procedure is very similar to the GL 1100 procedure outlined in the Shop Talk section, also a button in Roady's signature.

Gord

[KDS111]

I gave it a few whacks but it wouldn't be that easy.

[Sidecar Bob]

It's a bit late for this, but it might help someone else...

Fuel coming from the overflow tube indicates a float valve that isn't closing properly. This is usually caused by debris keeping the valve from closing completely. I have found that removing the bowl, float and needle and then turning the petcock on momentarily to flush the seat fixes this more often than not, but it doesn't work often enough that I always wipe out the seat with a Q-tip dipped in methanol (methyl hydrate) to remove any varnish in there and wipe the needle with a tissue (alright, its toilet paper - no workbench is complete without a roll hanging nearby for quick, disposable wipers) dipped in methanol too.