Ninja 500 (EX 500) Carb Rebuild

This is not a how to video, its just me working on my motorcycle and making a video. Two things that I enjoy doing.
If you are going to rebuild your carbs and are new to it, I suggest you buy a manual.
Carb kit I used www.amazon.com...
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[@jonobester5817]

A picture is worth 1000 words. And no annoying music to distract you. Fantastic. Nice job, dude. Thank you.

[@wolfscrape]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@tsoliot5913]

Goddamn I would be in heaven with my own garage, the right tools, and the sound of nightfall outside.

[@christopherhorton5269]

I think I can do this and not pay someone to do it. Thanks for showing a old dog a new trick. May have to watch your video while Im doing it. Thanks again👍👍

[@wolfscrape]

Thanks for watching

[@ChristopherT_]

Such a lovely video, love your camera work. I followed your video to a T and got my '93 running nicely again. Lots of rust in the gas and carbs. There's a startup/rev video on my channel if you're interested. Really appreciate it!

[@Dsky-vu3nz]

Awesome video

[@MrDeepsouth]

What is that thing you removed from the airbox whats the name of it im missing that on mine

[@bradmacdowell6583]

Love the style of these videos with no music or LiKe aNd sUbScRiBe bullshit. Wish there were more like it on youtube. Any update on the sportster project?

[@wolfscrape]

I appreciate that. I ended up selling that sportster and picked up a 91. The 88 was a 4 speed and 91 was the first year of the 5 speed. I am currently developing some parts to hopefully put into production for sportsters so I havent been making videos. I'll get around to an update at some point.

[@meatcreap]

Really nice video - thanks!

[@tgap8817]

yo en mi vulcan tiene solo media vuelta el tornillo de la riqueza de gasolina y el color de la bujia es el correcto

[@connormcnamara6490]

Great video. I have a question. My buddy has the same bike with the same carb on it. I cleaned up all the jets and got it running decent. However the carb leaks tons of fluid out of the larger port on the intake/airbox side of the carb. I looked at the needle and seat and it didn’t look to be in terrible condition. I guess my question(s) are: do you know if you can replace the seat, or is there some other way it could get out that port? Again, I even held the needle shut and it seemed to block the fuel from overflowing, but and soon as I put the carb back together and fill it, fuel pours out that port.

[@wolfscrape]

I would replace the needle, clean the seat with a q-tip as they are not replaceable to my knowledge, and then check the float level.

[@Falconsgang8988]

great video man

[@Falconsgang8988]

Where can i buy a manual at or like a pdf download for the 89

[@wolfscrape]

@@Falconsgang8988 if you havent already just spend some time on google and you should be able to find a pdf for free. There is always amazon of course and I use ebay sometimes for ones that are more difficult to find.

[@jamesellis6331]

You got a subscriber from this video

[@wolfscrape]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesellis6331]

Why did you go back 5 turns 8:20

[@wolfscrape]

@@jamesellis6331 I went back 2.5. Each turn was a 1/2 turn of the screw. That is a mixture screw. You bottom it out and then turn it back out. 2.5 turns is generally a good place to start and then fine tune once it's running.

[@mikeschmidt3382]

You okay in these crazy times? No uploads in months. Appreciate the tips

[@mikeschmidt3382]

Ahhh, I see you replying to some comments. Glad you’re good 👍 hopefully more vids to come.

[@wolfscrape]

@@mikeschmidt3382 All good here. Im currently living and working out west so I'm 2500 miles away from my shop and motorcycle. Thanks for watching

[@mikeschmidt3382]

@@wolfscrape 👍

[@staygray6212]

Might not be a how-to, but still a great insight.

[@wolfscrape]

I tried to film everything and still enjoy the process. Thanks for watching.

[@staygray6212]

@@wolfscrapejust bought one of these bikes with the intention of teaching myself to wrench. Love the production quality on your vids.

[@IPCRo]

Do you know what thread size are each jet?

[@isaacsolorio7663]

Hey I just bought my 2002 ninja 500 and I was wondering what did you put on the carb ducts? Is it grease? Also should I not put any gasket sealer on the float chamber gasket?

[@wolfscrape]

@@isaacsolorio7663 I use a silicone based lube made for brakes on the boots and the same on the float bowl gaskets. Don’t use any sealer. Vaseline also works well. I use it on the float bowl just to help keep the gasket in place.

[@isaacsolorio7663]

@@wolfscrape okay big big thanks I got my kit coming in tomorrow so this is greatly appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

[@mrb0mbbuds205]

I know this video is id 2 years old but for the black rubber lungs how do you put those back on I bought new ones and trying to see how to put on

[@wolfscrape]

The rubber boots that connect the carbs to air box? If they seem too small a heat gun works well

[@jaydengillmore5670]

How did that rebuild kit hold up?

[@wolfscrape]

Good so far. I think most aftermarket kits are basically the same quality.

[@X93GRK]

Hey 👋 just bought a 2003 GPZ 500S. It does start but it cant hold up the RPM and it dies. I managed to drive it but it would loose power and die if I didnt hold up the gas all the time. Could this be the problem? Do I have to clean the carburetor and buy the repair kit? Or what could be the problem? 😐

[@wolfscrape]

It could be so many different things. It would be very difficult for me to help without possibly wasting your time. That being said, cleaning the carbs is probably a good idea anyway then you will know the condition of them

[@X93GRK]

@@wolfscrape yeah, I ordered repair kit for the carbs, sparkplugs and oil with oil filter. I'll do a proper service too.

[@kuntakinte9181]

At 8:21, why does yours seem so shallow? Mine goes down in there

[@wolfscrape]

Lightly screw it all the way down then back it out 2.5 turns. Adjust from there as needed.

[@thehazewinkels6138]

What does the other end of the tubing at 2:30 go to? Thanks!

[@wolfscrape]

It's just a vent tube from what I remember, usually just routes down out of the way somewhere. I don't have this bike anymore so I can't go look at it.

[@tylersheridan4677]

The link for the kit you used on amazon says it's for a ninja 250, is that the correct kit you used on your 500?

[@wolfscrape]

www.amazon.com/All-Balls-Racing-26-1646-Carburetor/dp/B07DFNKMGB try that link

[@tylersheridan4677]

@@wolfscrape awesome thanks!

[@ComputingCode]

Isn't it easier to remove the throttle cable bracket instead of undoing the nuts? I mean, wouldn't that affect cable "calibration". I am curious as to how to go about this, since I need to remove my carbs to send them for cleaning. No start....even with starter fluid.

[@wolfscrape]

People do things differently but I find this to be the easiest way. Setting the cable tension is fairly simple. If it's not starting with starter fluid the carbs are probably not your problem.

[@randyidk867]

@@wolfscrape how would you go about adjusting it back mine is not snapping back the way it should.

[@wolfscrape]

@@randyidk867 if all the slack is taken out out the cables and they are adjusted properly and it's still not returning, something is in a bind. Take the cables back off and make sure they move freely unhooked. Also check and make sure the carbs themselves move freely. There isn't much to go wrong but I have had cables get stuck when putting it back together.

[@Mrdubomb]

Im restoring one of these, where does the clear vinyl tube go and does the left vac hose go to the petcock?

[@wolfscrape]

Clear tube usually goes on top of the airbox, you should see a little dip in the top of the box where it sits and then I think it goes down into the battery box if I remember correctly. I would go look but I'm currently working 2000 miles away from mine. Yes, to the petcock.

[@Mrdubomb]

@@wolfscrape where does the right vacuum hose go to then?

[@wolfscrape]

@@Mrdubomb look at the top of the engine, you should see two black hoses coming off the valve covers going into an air valve. The second line should go there or somewhere within that system.

[@finnhawley3868]

what was being sprayed at minute 3:00

[@finnhawley3868]

break cleaner perhaps?

[@wolfscrape]

Carb cleaner

[@aginseen8549]

What carb cleaner do you use?

[@wolfscrape]

Usually just a store brand. If the carbs are really dirty, I’ll completely disassemble and soak in a gallon can of parts cleaner for a few minutes. That’s not usually necessary for a running bike though. Usually only for one that’s been sitting for a long time with gas left in it.

[@angrypanda6942]

What number is the jet screw?

[@wolfscrape]

Are you asking what size the jets are? Stock main is 130 and pilot is 35 (I think) it should be listed in the manual and the rebuild kits usually come with new ones.

[@GuteInk]

what years is this motorcycle ?

[@wolfscrape]

2002