For those that are interested. My Honda RC30 Tribute project is pretty much wrapped up. It definitely is a long reach for the clip on. I can't wait to ride this in the twistys.

Fred

Gratis,

Great news! Glad that worked out.
While you have the vacuum out, I suggest that you vacuum out the cylinder to extract any tiny pieces that may remain in the cylinder.
Just a thought . . .

Today was a good day. I   got that damn brass piece out. I appreciate all the comments and suggestions, here's what worked: First, borescope. No way to do this with out that. Knowing where the part was I could grab it with the claw, position it TDC and drop it there. Then with the borescope inside a straw I could precisely place the straw, extract the camera and place the vacuum on the straw. Lift the straw with the piece out enough to grab it with hemostats. Then while holding it with the hemostats slip a bent screwdriver under the part for leverage. Then while jamming the piece with the screwdriver dremel a hole into it. Now put a punch in the hole and wobble it back and forth while pulling up. Hope that makes sense. Finally moving on with this project!

Do you have any pictures you can post. I am interested. Sold my 86 4 or 5 years ago and am kicking myself ever since.

Welcome on board.

I was just there a few weeks ago.

There is section  FOR SALE so you can post it.

Cheers!

Hi all. Owned since 1995 but only sporadically ridden over the past 20 years. There is a fuel starvation issue that I haven't been able to resolve. New fuel pump didn't help.

Mileage is around 130,000 kms.  Full overhaul in 1999 (around 95,000 kms) including new Wiseco pistons, new Ohlins rear shock, new fork seals, new front and rear disks and wheel bearings.  Less than 2,000kms since last service 2 years ago (new chain & sprockets, new wheel bearings, new brake pads).

Midnight blue model, still looks good with Corbin seat, tinted windshield (stock height) and Kerker slip ons. No major damage to body work and no accidents.

Thanks.

Hi all. Long time FJ1200 owner from Vancouver Island BC.  Sadly coming to the conclusion that I need to let my 1990 go. I'm not a mechanic and I can't find anyone reliable to service her. Time for an FJR1300 I think...

I'd rather sell to someone that appreciates the FJ so I'm starting here.

Pleasure to meet you all and ride safe.

Tobin,

I covered this question in my reply to your email.

That is the bowl solenoid. It doesn't allow the bowls to vent when the bike is shut off. The hoses hook to the white plastic tees between carbs 1/2 & 3/4.

You can either use it as designed or most people remove the solenoid so the bowls are always vented.

Randy - RPM

Quote from: TobinM on February 09, 2026, 05:50:42 PM86' 1200. Got new carbs and was putting them on when I got stumped by whatever this is. What is it, is it important, and how does it go back on?
I took it off my old carbs but I can't remember for the life of me how it went together. It's an 86' Cali

Tobin, I responded to your email.

Those hoses are to the charcoal canisters and there is no access for them on the new carbs.

You can leave them unhooked or remove the canister system all together.

Randy - RPM