Air Cutoff Valve Question

[jnnngs]

I have a 1980 CBX 1000Z (UK model), and am in the process of taking the carbs apart for cleaning - the bike has been standing for 25 years!

I have ordered Mike Nixon's carb manual - on its way to me, should hopefully get it next week. The answer to my question may be in the manual, but too impatient to wait...

On carb #1, I have taken the Air Cutoff valve apart, and removed the spring, diaphragm and O ring. But confused as to whether it needs further dismantling - there is a circular brass fitment which looks like it should come out, but can't find any mention of it in the workshop or parts manuals.

Do I take this out? In which case, is there a special tool / technique?

I intend to send the carb bodies off to be vapour blasted, so want to make sure I don't damage anything.

I've attached a picture which shows the offending item - any advice would be appreciated. As this is my first experience with a CBX, I apologise if a stupid question!

Paul Jennings.

[tevan]

That stays in. I have never taken one out and it is NOT mentioned in nixon's book to take it out. I have done several of these carbs and never took any of them out. I have a feeling if you try to take it out you will screw up the carb. body. No need to take out.

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Welcome to the site, Paul.
Hardly a stupid question, as Tevan said, just clean it as-is.
Nice to hear you are tackling the carbs yourself.
It MIGHT take you a couple attempts but the sense of accomplishment will be worth it. Plus then you can spend the money you saved on something else CBX.

[jnnngs]

Thanks for the responses.

Yes, intention is to tackle the carbs myself, hopefully that will turn out to be a good choice - I suspect there are going to be a few more questions from me on this (and other) topics!

[swarrans]

Watching with interest so that (as an almost local to you) I can learn what to do too!

Simon (from UK, Kent)