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Hi LM and JKV357 Thanks for the responses. I have decided to go back to basics and strip the carburetors and the ignition system. I did sync the carbs and the fuel is fresh so I guess I have missed something in cleanliness. I soft bead blasted the carbs but was sure I had cleaned them properly. Mayb...

Hi Folks I have just rebuilt a 305 SH and have problems with the even low rev tickover at 800 to 1000 rpm. Starts no problem and revs clean but as soon as the throttle is closed to tickover it just cuts out. I have tried carb set up with no spark plug in the other cylinder and reversed the process a...

Hello Mike from Idaho Thankyou. You were 99% spot on. What I did was to have an external battery with jump leads as I thought it might require a long few engine turn overs to get the 305 started. Not so. But as the starter kept engaging and something burnt out it was actually one of the jump lead te...

Hi Folks I have just restored and rebuilt a 1965 305 CB77 SH. Started no problem. Then the electric starter kept engaging as the button spring assembly was not the best. I smelled smoke so I switched off immediately. I have re-paired the starter button but now have no electrics when I switch on the ...