[alalien]

One word:

Ethanol

Clean the carbs. It's a yearly ritual on the V45 & V65 Magna's and Sabre's.

Check bobbinalong's explanations of how the Sabre's fuel delivery system works in this thread: http://www.motorcycleforum.com/showthread.php?t=107475&highlight=gravity

There's also a filter screen atop the petcock in the fuel tank. Check to see it that has build-up on it. If there is a layer of surface or thick rust in the tank, then your best best is to use electrolysis on the tank to remove the rust. Just did this to an 86 Magna tank. Works great

Your idle should be around 1200RPM. Sync the carbs with the bike warmed up at the specified idle. There's also the chance that someone played around with the mixture screws. Never a good thing to play with. If the lead caps over them have been removed, then I'd set them back at the default factory setting and go from there.

Get the shop or haynes manual for the bike. That will give you all of the specs.

Also, replace the fuel filter. Sitting there for 2-3 years with any gunk in it can make them set up like concrete.

 

[alalien]

Pretty good on the carbs. I know of places that charge $100 per carb + parts.

having to have my roof repaired and fixing a leak in my truck. Once I get those two done, then I install hardwood into our bedroom (currently empty down to the subfloor due to the roof leak).

AFTER that, then I can rebuild the carbs in both of my Magna's and my wife's Shadow 500. Will finally get to ride after that lol!

 

[alalien]

I made the installation videos in response to his video on how to remove them:

Part 1: http://youtu.be/5eL1j8diqDk

Part 2: http://youtu.be/2JxDcWqYhyA

Tips if you do it yourself:

• Ensure you have a manual for instructions and the specs (mix screw setting, float height, etc)
• Go out and get some compartmentalized storage bins (like this)
• Print out the carb parts blow-up (found here) ...hit the printer icon to print it out.
• Label each compartment to the corresponding number on the drawing for ech aprt you remove. This makes it easier to track your parts and where they go.
• TAKE YOUR TIME!
• DON'T DO THIS WHEN YOU'RE FRUSTRATED OR TIRED

You will also need a good carb synch tool. I use the carbtune pro. Works great, but you can also get the MotionPro unit or build your own (just google diy carb sync tool).

If you do it yourself and everything works right afterwards, then you will be on your road to learning more and building your confidence. If it doesn't work right, then don't let that put you in misery. Look at it as a chance to learn more than you originally intended. When you know how to work on your own bike, it makes for a more satisfying experience overall