The CB1100 Community Forum

(08-31-2020, 11:44 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Doc, yours is a better explanation than mine. Thanks for clarifying.

Not better.
We were typing at the same time but you hit the send button one minute sooner.
When I saw yours, I thought well I didn't need to post it all.

Grandson arrived from Georgia today. Do not expect to post again for some time.

Enjoyable riding to all!

After sitting 3 years, I suspect the gas has turned to varnish and gummed up the jets and their passages, and buildup is preventing the float needles from sealing. So the carbs will likely have to be removed and thoroughly cleaned.

If you're in there, I would recommend replacing the metal float needles, if they came with them, with rubber-tipped ones used on all later bikes.