EASIEST Carburetor Rebuild for Honda Shadow: Part 1 of 4

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Part 1: Rebuilding your carb doesn't have to be a PAIN IN THE ASS. Watch as TJ disassembles the carb, introduces the carb rebuild kit he'll be using and explains what to look for when taking it apart. For this video, he's using a set of dual carbs from a Honda Shadow VT600.
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[@Fishinomitry]

Yer sir instantly subscribed, i think i want to be a bike mechanic now, well done video.

[@TwizRecStudio]

I know you hear this a lot, but what you are doing is really helpfull. At this point, my bike is still on the road thanks to what i have learned from your videos. Thank you a lot, sir !

[@johnfowler6189]

Just finished installing the stock rebuild kit on my stock 2005 vt750dc. Put 115 jet in front and 118 rear, 2 shims under each needle and Idle mixture screws at 2 and 3/4 turns out. Bike runs great! Never thought this bike could run so smooth and pull so hard on acceleration with no flat spots all the way to max rpm. It's like I got a brand new bike. Thanks TJ brutal for the build videos really helped. A couple of the stainless Allen head screws were too short but not a biggy . One thing I would consider a necessity for this project is don't cheap out and buy a pair of new boots for carb to engine connection. Couldn't believe how much easier it made reinstallation. Another item to check is the condition of the filter media in that little plastic housing on top of the forward cylinder that connects to the breather tubes to the carb vents. Mine was about to crumble into dust. You'll definitely enjoy your bike a lot more after putting one of these kits in.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

John! Thanks for such a great comment!!! If there's anything we can do to improve your experience, please reach out to customer service and we will take care of you!!

[@bigcheeseman6570]

Bought my first project a few weeks ago. It's a 96 Honda shadow 600 hardtail bobber. It's been sitting a couple of years with gas in the tank and the wiring is bad. Like the previous owners wanted to gas the sleek look of no blinkers and all the cool stuff but didnt know anything about wiring. so there are wires that go nowhere all over the place and components that make the bike run that are just hanging free. What a mess. My plan is to get the bike running fat and happy. Then take all the wiring off the bike that isnt doing anything. Reroute and reposition everything into a cleaner spot. Then it's time for burnouts. I have no carb experience at all so these tutorials couldn't come at a better time. I'm a couple of weeks away from rebuilding these carbs and you're videos are going to be the key to success I'm sure. Thank you for the content and I look forward to giving you my business for years to come

[@kartofcheto]

I love very much the new intro! Keep it up! Anticipating the new episodes of this carb rebuild

[@AlbertRamosArt]

Awesome! Looking forward to part 2!

[@Revelatus]

Your video series was immensely helpful for my carb cleaning. Thank you man!

[@aaroncutchins888]

Nice! I have an 03 spirit and have been in the carbs more times than I want to admit! If I had videos like this a couple years ago, that number would be seriously reduced! BTW, I'm about to pull the trigger on some stuff from your website so definitely subbed to your channel. Thanks brother.

[@a7xvtl69]

Love the new intro! Not gunna lie I would fast forward 15sec as soon as your intro would begin. This one has great transitions and I do not mind it anymore.

[@manuhonkanen2111]

Nice and informative video. Thank You!

[@BernardoLora1]

These are by far the best videos ever!

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Why thank you so much!!!!

[@kinger99]

Great how-to series!

[@ryanmccue8180]

Thanks for this content I'm about to rebuild Honda shadow God bless your family and endeavors

[@littleboxingboy]

Perfect! Thanks tjbrutal

[@wadeadams2775]

Nice vidio..lots of questions on whether the 600 and 750 are the same. Do you have an exclusive 750 carb vidio?? Thx!!

[@philspaces7213]

Hey friend, i love your videos. Have a look in to JIS screw heads and drivers. They are marked with a dot on the head. If you MUST use the phillips drivers, add some lapping compound to the tip of the driver, it provides great grip.

[@MrGdbsti05]

mexican speed wrench never heard of that great video im going to have to do this soon

[@deathbyderringer]

Oooo new intro.

[@CIarkNova]

Digging the new synthwavey intro

[@andreazarb1963]

what is the name of the intro song pls?

[@noodleboy777]

I like replacing all of the bolts on my carbs with stainless steel bolts. Nothing like making something radneck purty then sitting back and enjoying a malty cold snack

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I have a 450 rebel but want to watch everything I can before my kit gets here. It's my first bike and it's a pain finding which parts fit from other bikes.

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I have an 86 cmx450c Rebel. They only made the 450 in 86-87 but it looks like some vt models might share parts. I'm having a rough time finding what I need. Thankfully they sell rebuild kits but I wish I had a list of every part that are interchangeable.

[@rebel7733]

Hi, i love all your videos. I have a question, and you can reply whenever you get a chance. I own a 1989 shadow 600 dual carb and was wondering if it can be converted to a single carb? If so what would i have to do? Look forward to hearing from you 👍🤟

[@adriansantos4280]

Cool videos....can I leave my tps unplugged on a carburated vt750?

[@stunna0014]

Hey man just ordered the performance kit and velocity stacks along with the backdraft exhaust, what jets should I try from the performance kit

[@highonfire885]

Thank u

[@Polarisdnb]

well, im following this STEP BY FUCKING STEP this spring when i rejet my carbs XD Thanks TJ this is fucking awesome.

[@Proj3ctLife]

I have a thin hose fitting next to the where the left carb meets the engine. I cant see it on the carb in this video... The entire fitting itself is dark stained brass with no indication of it having had a hose on there. I have a cali shadow ace 750 and Im not sure if I need a hose there, if I should plug it or just leave it alone.

[@jimsanders7455]

I have a vt750c and it came with cobra pipes but I do not know if it was jetted. Carb needs to be rebuilt but not sure what jet I need to use. I’m in southern MO. Is there a kit you offer at JTBC?

[@tonycoombes2281]

i think your vids r brill ,uk, r them carbs same as honda shadow 125 s ,uk? and do u do the jets etc ,thanks

[@kennedylorenzo7947]

I just picked up a shadow 750 project to keep my self busy during the current situation. New to riding been learning through your videos. I ordered a used carburetor online. Ebay. but when inspecting noticed it was cracked, I got refunded. Is there a place where you suggest I can buy a decent used since I’m in a budget. I ordered your double stacks they are nice.

[@christopherrobinson2393]

Anything on putting a wider wheel/tire on a Honda Shadow spirit 750??

[@DizastR88]

do you have a performance rebuild kit for a honda shadow 600 vlx? only one i see in your website is a stock rebuild kit.

[@josedias9695]

Hi, TJ. I have a honda shadow vt 750 from 1998 and it has some cold start problems. If I pull the air it will go down if I do not pull and it is in a cold environment I have to turn the handle several times to start. The exhaust system is not the original and does many backfire when I reduce. I saw your velocity stacks kit and I wonder if it will be the solution or part of it ... I only have one small problem, I do not understand anything about mechanics and carburetors etc, etc ... Thank you for your time when reading my message. José Dias - Portugal

[@sembilang8278]

Hai TJ...i had an issue after servicing the carb..when i pull the throtle, the engine was stop..is there any solution for it maybe some tips from u..thank..regard from borneo island

[@andreazarb1963]

The slide vent hose can be thrown away too pls?

[@kudat5480]

Is this the same carb set up as my 02' Shadow Ace 750? I want to rebuild my own. Will be ordering kit from your website.

[@joshuabentz6581]

Don't knock the "Jimmy dean sausage fingers" Women love em fellas1:37 thanks 4 the video

[@Arineymix]

At 8:56 in this video just behind where the main jet that has already been removed would go what is that piece that is left in the carburetor for? Mine is broke and I’m looking for answers on what I need to do

[@mikeeger7581]

I have 3 full original sets of carbs for my bike that old owner gave me when I bought it. 79 cm 400 A

[@BASKETBALL_LOVE14]

Can you please help I need an rebuild kit for my carbs on the 86 Honda shadow VT500C will the carb kit from a Honda shadow vt750 ace 750 work they look the same?

[@MichaelJCline-pu1hz]

What year is the bike that these carbs came off of? I just got my first bike. 2002 Shadow VT600CD. Do all of the shadows in the early 2000's late 90's have dual carbs? What I'm getting at does mine have dual carbs from stock?

[@anthonyvertuli6944]

I’ve got a 2002 shadow ace 750 that I finally got to idle but instantly dies the minute you give it gas or turn the choke off. Any ideas where to start to solve this problem

[@bradleymorgan8223]

what's that third brass piece next to the pilot jet? mine seems to have crud in it, and i can't remove it and no idea where it goes

[@mikeeger7581]

Besides the carbs being rotated vs mine being level to the other?

[@johnsparks4271]

What make it backfire when you let off the gas

[@lonestarlonewolf]

3:48 omg was that a Shiba Inu doggo??! 😲

[@johnsparks4271]

What makes it backfire when you let off the gas

[@shepardmatthew6931]

Hello , do you know if carburetor diaphragm from VT750 `98 is similar with VT600 '88? Like the are fitting each other or is there any difference, i need only the diaphragm. thx

[@toolbox7890]

how much do you charge for rebuilding carbs and blocking off the things that are not needed.I have a 96 vt1100c dual carbs and I really do not feel to comfortable doing it myself

[@mikeeger7581]

Are those carbs the same or similar to 79 Honda cm 400 dual carbs?

[@ledwinperez167]

I think ive watched this vid 9 times just for the intro lol

[@TheIsidro007]

What happen if you remove the non removable screw?

[@weschambers7612]

Are all shadow 600's dual carb? I am getting a 2000 shadow vt600 cd2 and it needs a carb rebuild

[@fotomotoxxiii]

What about a shadow 500?

[@LargeJarv]

Will the rebuild kit fit a 750 ace?

[@toolbox7890]

are the carbs the same on the 600 750 and vt 1100

[@nitrocell9287]

I just want to say this. I have watched all 4 parts to this DIY, a few times before attempting this. your videos are quality I consider you as my teacher and I go for it. I'm with you up till the choke removal. a basic task. Yours comes out and mine does not. I'm confused. I feel stupid. I wonder why you failed to mention anything about how your choke plunger can become stuck inside your carb. So I go to the forums. The people say its just a plunger, use some carb cleaner and pull it out. So I do. I feel it slowly coming and pop. I did not break my cable, I'm aware of how much a steel cable can take... Nope! I was very carful with the plastic threaded part... easy! but what broke. The head of the plunger itself. Is it Aluminum? I look over to my teacher... The cable detached and now the plunger is stuck in my carb. No clue as to what to do now. My teacher had left me in the dark without answer. Then it dawns on me that this was only the beginning, I wonder what other things you would fail me on in the future 3 videos... and as I take my carb to the pros in hopes they can save it I wonder... who my teacher really is.....

[@user-bn2kv2sl6r]

could you show me how to replace the throttle return spring? and where to find a replacement

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

replacements do not exist, or at least i havent found anything that works. you will need to buy another carb and take the spring from it

[@tomundseth]

are the carb on 600 the same as the one on vt 700

[@mikebarta251]

I've watched all 4 videos over and over as I cleaned and put my duals back together. One thing is driving me crazy. You show the fhingy that the slide needle sits in and then hammer it down with a screwdriver handle. Mine does not go down flush and I don't even know if I should be trying to hammer it down. is it a part of something in the float bowl as well as something in the slide ???

[@geovannihernandez2250]

Can use this kit on a vt500?

[@jamesobi_]

Does this apply to a 500 too ?

[@classicmusclegarage]

Regarding the slide vent, the hoses for each vent go into a box on top of the front cylinder, do you want to retain that box and put them back or just leave the hoses off the slide vents?!

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

We have filtered slide breather vents now! 🙏🏽shoptjbc.com/products/dual-carb-slide-breather-filtration-vents-vt600-and-vt750?variant=42351501050054

[@roscovado]

Hello, I wanted to know if you can help me, I have a 1986 honda shadow vt1100cc I bought it 2 months ago and the carburetor is broken and they tried to weld it and nobody told me anything about that and I need the carburetors and I can't find them anywhere, I live In Michigan, I would be very grateful if you can help me

[@wallycleaver1046]

Help?? I picked up an 2001 600 shadow how do i replace the Neadle- (SEAT) and where to find a replacement? THANKS

[@wallycleaver1046]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS i was afraid if that? I hoped you may have crafted a replacement kit. Stupid engineers !! but smart/good for honda- Lets sell more carbs! can get it to seal while on the bench' but not from float/Gas pressure on the bike. gurr! lol Thanks so much for Quick responce.

[@caleba2508]

When rejetting dual carbs with your performance kit do both carb jets suppose to match or do I put 142 main an42 pilot in one the the other 145 main 45 pilot that’s how I’m running it now jw

[@caleba2508]

Okay so main jets should match but I don’t have two of the same pilot jets in your kit so the pilots will still be 42 an 45 is that okay

[@RossGoneRogue]

Is the fuel line being backwards a big issue? I'm having issues running my bike over about 60mph without it losing power (like it's running out of gas) on a 99 ACE 750. Runs great everything below that and can even hit 55mph in 2nd. So far I've checked the Pump and Pump Relay, cleaned the carbs and rebuilt them with new diaphrams and a new gasket set. Still having issues going over 55-60mph though no matter the gearing.

[@RossGoneRogue]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS asking because at 3:04 you said this carburetor's fuel line wasn't routed correctly (it's backwards). Rereading my comment I can see how that made no sense. Thanks

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

put about 6-8" of tube on the bowl vents and point them towards the back of the bike.

[@lucaromuli1014]

ciao. non so come funziona la cosa....se ti faccio una domanda puoi rispondere ? spero.. ho sottomano 2 carburatori doppio corpo x Honda Shadow. 1 x una 750 e uno x una 600. la carcassa sembrerebbe uguale. cosa hanno di differenza? solo gli ugelli ?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

Tuning will be different. But they are very similar save for vacuum port differences

[@papabear1245]

My needle jets wont pop out. Any suggestions? Ive sprayed it liberally with carb cleaner. Is that enough or do I need to get it out?

[@papabear1245]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS Thanks. Then I'll just be waiting for my TJBrutalCustoms Carb kit, Velocity Stacks and pipes to come. Just placed the order today. Super excited. Bikes been sitting for 12 years!!

[@darrellduke3902]

Honda Shadow Sabre VT 1100 they have different size Jets and both carburetors is it supposed to be that way

[@payne_is_goodr.j.9563]

Hey I have fuel pouring out of my float bowl vent tube is that a stuck float or something like that

[@payne_is_goodr.j.9563]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS Thank you

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

welcome!

[@MAGNATEZ]

Is this carburettor equal to the Honda VT 500 Shadow motorcycle?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

though they are similar, they are not the same. if you have the carbs in hand you will see the visible differences. the concepts in this video, id say 90%+ apply to many of the dual cv carbs on hondas.

[@XiLfactory]

Yes 👏🙏👌

[@kevinperry5816]

Are those the Japanese Philip heads?

[@philspaces7213]

They are called JIS screws

[@eliastorres3614]

Hey buddy i got a 2004 honda shadow spirit and a idle fan till i give a gas and a want to shut off?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

I'm sorry I'm not sure what the question is?

[@ricvis44]

Need your help/advise! On a Shadow ACE VT750CD I am wanting to use a roots type supercharger blowing through the carb. Supercharger mounted low and in front of left side of engine. What do I need to consider of the carb venting and etc..., obviously a blow off valve but what else?

[@michaelsmith2283]

Would it be the same carbs and process for an 85 vt500c

[@joshcarr200]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS any suggestions for quality rebuild kits for the 80’s VT500s? Rebuilding an 84 as my first project. Love the videos btw!

[@eenesttrejo9144]

A '98 Harley carburetor

[@angelbetancourt2233]

Is the VT600 and the VT750 the same??

[@seanohutton3185]

It's a good question, shame it was not answered ! Obviously they are from different bikes, but as far as rebuilding goes can we copy this to end up with a rebuilt set of 750 carbs and stacks?.

[@MackLife87]

i want a hat n towel

[@kylemacklin3711]

WHEN IS RHE REST COMING?!?

[@big_air_jer9768]

It's in the discription drop down for the video.

[@teojim]

Ok question should both carbs have gas going in or only one

[@docotis420666]

Both carbs need fuel going to them

[@teojim]

@@docotis420666 thanks for the reply I figured it out major leak but it was gaskets and floaters adjusted and repace and wala no more leaks

[@orlaniergalbanhomestead1163]

Hello friend, I wrote to you asking if those parts fit my 2003 Honda Shadow 750 and I'm still waiting for you to respond.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

What parts? On the website each part states on the product description what year make and model it will fit!

[@covidcodyiii9647]

I need your help

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

i need help too.

[@christopherstelter7815]

I have a 97 honda shadow spirit 1100cc dual carb. I took my carb out do to have acceleration lag. Other then that it ran ok” My jets are “180 main jet”and “42 pilot” I done all I can with the floats adjustments. But now “I CAN get the bike to start and idle”. Butt it doesn’t ride. Like it NOT getting enuff fuel…When I drain the bowls theirs next to no gas in them. I tryed everything. If someone on here is nice nuff to answer me please. Nether replay to this comment or message me. Thank you. Date 9/17/22.

[@brennanthomas6643]

Any videos on fuel pump. I can’t find a single fucking one

[@norbertrivera6940]

Stop doing videos and finish my parts!! 🤣🤣

[@kartofcheto]

lol

[@wyatt5391]

this is not the same as my shadow

[@charlesprice240]

⁰

[@rogermorenojr4567]

So I have a 85 vt500 would I be able to use any of your rebuild kits on it or are the carbs completely different?

[@jg9740]

I'm working on an '02 Shadow Spirit 750 and need to replace the front rt. carb. where can I find one?