Motorcycle Repair: CB350 1973, ebay auctions, zl900

Question
REPAIR BOOK FOR THE HONDA BE BEST.CHILTONS
WHATS LEFT OF IT I FOUND TO BE POOR ANY IDEAS.
JUST
THOUGHT I WOULD ASK WHILE HERE I HAVE A 85 ZL900 KAW
I HAVE HAD A ON OFF PROBLEM THE CARB START TO FLOOD OUT JUST RIDING DOWN THE ROAD
THEN NEXT FINE
NEVER ANY PATTERN TO THE PROBLEM NEW KL FILTER NEW PETCOCK PLUNGER AND FILTER.
GAS TANK CLEA
WHEN IT HAPPENS ANY IDEA ON WHAT TO FIRST LOOK FOR
MY FIX MOST TIME DRAIN GAS HOPE FOR BEST IF YOU CAN HELP ON THAT COOL THANK YOU AGAIN

Answer
Brad... here is a site that will give you some basics...

http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/MC.html

Go to www.helminc.com for factory info on all Hondas, or check Ebay auctions and www.motorcyclememories.com for other sources of repair info.

Intermittent carb flooding is generally due to dirt/debris in the float valve assembly or just worn needle/seat set (float valve). Be sure that carb venting passages are all clear (tube in float bowl and vent for carb body above fuel level in roof of the carburetor. Check float levels to be sure one isn't on the edge of being too high.

Bill Silver