Honda Shadow vlx 600 carb removal and ultrasonic cleaning

I remove and clean the carb on a Honda Shadow xlv 600.
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[@peterfarago4408]

Excellent! Easy to follow - Videography super stable. Absolutely superb.

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Why thank you!

[@user-KrackerJack]

Would have been nice if you showed the actual removal like it says in the title

[@Ereezyy]

This is exactly what I needed to do to my bike thank u

[@CaptainRew]

i just picked one of these up this past summer. i wish you were local so i could get you to do this to my bike.

[@lakemarine484]

Nice vise!! Im gonna get that cleaner too! Ive got a 600VLX and plan to bob it...or...somethin'!! Great video Thanks!

[@pochuanhsing2466]

Great show Thanks

[@aladinfox4098]

I just did the same thing to my 1985 shadow 700, learned as i went along , was running eratically with loads of backfires,- i put taking carbs off hoping it was something else but it ended up having to be done.Turned out the float levels were set wrong . Great video, good to see how someone else does it .

[@Voltomess]

I wish to have a guy like you in my neighborhood.

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Yea, I learned from my Dad. I'm sure there is someone around you that can help with these sort of things. Just have a look around. 🙂

[@Voltomess]

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 Well you had a wonderful dad 👍.I don't have a motorcycle I did my MSF course 2 years ago and looking to buy an old 20yo cheap cruiser to learn.

[@Pdoja1990]

I wanna buy one of those ultrasonic cleaners now. And some of those screwdrivers too

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Well worth it !!!

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

You pulled that carb off so quick I missed it all. But yeah, mine looks like that one with gunk under it so I got a rebuild kit. Just on my own to get the carb off. I think there is more to it that you showed which was the air filter and pop off a hose or two lol.

[@refuge33]

no kidding, seems like the part we clicked to learn about is always never shown, probaly to save the editing out of swearing and banging. What about just showing it to us and telling what the hoses are and were they go to instead of how crummy the previous mechanic was.

[@hamishdow2188]

Those jis screwdrivers are a godsend

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Yes, yes they are, LOL.

[@Remsauce]

Man when I watched fuel going everywhere I seriously am reconsidering watching the rest of this.

[@lukedynamic1]

Thanks for posting Dude, super helpful for a dude like me who didn’t even know what the carb looks like. What kind of ultrasonic cleaner do you use?

[@redneckwonderland]

I love your channell name epic bike also :D

[@DTRA1N]

How did you remove the Electric Choke from the Carb Body? There’s a 10mm nut that backs off, but what about the cable part? I can’t get the electric choke off. :/

[@xLuda007]

On that black cover there’s a hose attached to the back it looks like you pop off? It doesn’t look like part of the carb tho. What hose is that? I seem to have issues with mine shooting brownish fuel out of it

[@rilbertdsouza1598]

thx , nice orwellian

[@yepok2957]

Holy shit, the amount of gas that poured out over the entire motor when you removed the tank.

[@xenviousx]

Which way did you turn to turn off fuel petcock?

[@rogerlarson8040]

Worked good even though, the parts you put into the cold simple green and then put right away into the warmed liquid inside the Ultrasonic Cleaner, probably didn't get heated up in time to be that effective. Might be better to put all the parts inside and heat up the containers and the fluid all at the same time?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Humm, good point, I'll give it a go.

[@donmiles3361]

What fluid do you have in the ultrasonic cleaner? Is it just water as well??

[@bsr5609]

What is this water you use for clean ? its tenner ?

[@jlvog8571]

Thanks very good tuto...please what year is the shadow?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

I'm not sure, a 1998 if I remember correctly.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 98 to 07 are pretty much identical single carb gravity feed. 97 down is dual carb with elec pump.

[@superior_gawdsuper_gawd4450]

I have a very important question.My bike doesn’t want to turn in not sure what’s going on can you please help.I just bought a Honda shadow 600 1993.bought a new battery because the old was dead .tried to start but it only cranks but won’t start really want to get it up and running can you please help?been watching your videos and I know your the man to help me out

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Sounds like the4 carb needs cleaned.

[@mariocastillo7834]

Does anyone knows the fuel size on these honda vlx600? Thanks!

[@Ladosligese]

the chewed up screw .. drill a 4 mill hole into it .. take a 5 mill torx ofc a spare one .. unless u ofc have titanium ones like i do :D .. tab it in with a small hammer .. and voila jobs done .. now just turn it out

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Nice advice !!

[@chrissalib2772]

Do you adjust the jets? I have a 2006 honda shadow vt600 and I recently took the carb apart and put it back on and it starts right up! It's having issues though and I was told to loosen the main jet and the pilot jet. Should I try this?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

NO! You should adjust the carb not the jets.

[@josieclemmons5584]

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 I also have a 2006 Honda Shadow vt600. The breather fell off how can I build one myself and what supplies would I need?

[@xnestapl]

Hey man do you have to drain the carb when doing this before cleaning? Thanks

[@georgeae0]

because you will get gas all over your work bench if you don't

[@nickpaulk3538]

What carb kit Would you purchase for this carb? Diaphram and all

[@markuscooper2433]

TJ brutal customs sells rebuild kits

[@refuge33]

your NOT supposed to flip it over with gas in it or it gets inside and ruins the sensitive diaphragm, the diaphragm says not to be exposed to anything like gas, solvents, or carb cleaner or it voids the warranty and fucks up the diaphragm. Not a problem if you drain the carb properly before you start flipping it around and on its side, but now it's probably ruined. Ask any Certified Honda Mechanic if you think I'm incorrect. I'm not bashing just informing and it's the truth. It's made of very pressure-sensitive materials and degrades instantly on contact with solvents or any petroleum-based distillates, as in the gas in it which in normal operating position does not enter the diaphragm chamber or components. There is a reason for doing everything a certain way.

[@Voltomess]

I see a shadow vlx 600 for sale in my neighborhood its 2007 it has 1.2k miles and it says "Carb was rebuilt , new fuel lines " and they ask $3k idk should I take it or not .

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Ask, rebuilt or cleaned? with only 1200 miles, I see no reason to "rebuild" a carb. Sounds fishy to me. Wondering if someone put something in the gas and messed things up ....

[@Voltomess]

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 or bike was sitting 10 years in the barn anyway I'll pass on this one. Someone said to me it's better to get a bike with high mileage ( knowing he was properly maintained etc .) than something that was collecting dust for many years and has low mileage....

[@kylepetzko7083]

I have the same bike but it shuts off at the speed of 60-65 and takes a minute to turn back on what could cause this problem

[@AllBayEveryDay]

Kyle Petzko carb is clogged

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Yes, it soulds like something is being blocked in the carb.

[@WowItzAkina]

Leave it to the old heads to teach the new guys like me how shits done😂

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

Like the detail and the camera shot, what year is this Shadow if you don’t mind me asking?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

I don't remember, I think it was an early 2000's. I worked on it for a customer.

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

Rabid Squirrel Garage right on, I have a question you may be able to help me with. I’m putting new jets in my carb and the main jet was no problem. I put the pilot screw in(longer screw) but not sure if I’m supposed to tighten it until it stops. Is there a point where it seats? It got to a point where it was a little harder to turn but not to a stopping point

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

@@kendtchileninjah5905 till it seats.

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

Rabid Squirrel Garage ok solid. I’m gonna give it a go as soon as I’m home. Also Thanks I’ve been stuck on this for a couple of days

[@kendtchileninjah5905]

Rabid Squirrel Garage turned out fine!! Only thing left is to see what hoses I can rid and what I can vacuum cap

[@luisb2842]

Is your shop near San Diego?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Not even close. :-) Cincinnati, Ohio

[@andrewjacobson4753]

Do u have a list of the tools needed for this?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

I don't, sorry. I'm more of a work on the fly and not a professional. Sorry. :-)

[@andrewjacobson4753]

@@rabidsquirrelgarage745 no problem i figured it out.. I worked on the same bike but it wasnt at my house so just wanted to take what i needed thankfully they had everything wich has to be a first

[@josemadera7950]

i have an 03 vlx vt600cd and it wont it cranks like it wants to start but doesnt make its way there have a suggestion ?

[@AllBayEveryDay]

Email me [e-mail] Had the same issues with my bike. I might be able to help you out

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Drain gas and add new, clean carbs, check air filter and make sure it isn't clogged and check plugs to make sure they have a spark.

[@josemadera7950]

Yea I figured it out my problem was jus a weak battery ..

[@stevenburrows4438]

Was that gas pouring out when you removed the tank ? Pretty sure your supposed to clamp the hose before you do that shit

[@asfghgdsa8103]

Is that ultrasonic cleaner a 10L

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Yes

[@robertmoreland1220]

Just a FYI Japanese motorcycle use JIS Screws not #2ph

[@stevenburrows4438]

Let just lets the plug fall out of the wall and scratch the tank , nicccee ! @14:20

[@myparadiseing]

Spoken like a true Harley owner

[@lukemangan3809]

What is the triangular chrome cap you start to remove at 3:36? My bike does not have one, its a 1998 honda shadow vt750 and I’m wondering if I should look into that?

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

That is the air filter. Yours may be a different year and it changed at some point.

[@BenDover4Mee]

@Luke Mangan, ???? He literally TOLD you what it was as he took it off, and he didn't' just "start to remove it", he completely took it off and SHOWED YOU the air filter. ??? Did you fall asleep at 3:37 and wake up 10 minutes later???

[@williamperkins676]

They really over complicated the air intake system way to much plastic I'm going to change mine out to something simple

[@AllBayEveryDay]

Velocity stack

[@nathankrueger8346]

my seat needs an alan wrench. real annoying honestly.

[@1Plebeian]

Why did a piece appear at 8:38? Super annoying that you cut it out of the video.

[@foxproduction7918]

mans didnt explain how t otake the actual carb off....

[@rabidsquirrelgarage745]

Sorry, my channel is not a "how to" channel. I just show what I do and you can take it for what it's worth.