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  • chuck hahn
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    • May 2009
    • 25918
    • Norman, Oklahoma

    #1

    Carburetor rebuilding

    I have decided to retire from the 9 to 5 and concentrate on running my bike shop full time. I have over 25 years experience wrenching on everything from 60s Hondas to 2000s Vstars and everything in between. All Mikuni and Keihin carbs are my specialty. I also have experience with Amal carbs which were used on many early British bikes. I also have experience on small single cylinder bikes like Honda ATC , Honda Express, and many brands of Quads.
    If i can be of service to you just drop me a PM with a contact number and ill give you a call to discuss your situation.
    As was suggested i am adding that i can rebuild car carbs as well. Everything was carbureted when i was growing up but i never thought about adding them to my list. So if you have an old classic but you'll need carbs done for your project by all means contact me. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Chuck.
    Last edited by chuck hahn; 04-11-2025, 08:39 AM.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
  • steve murdoch
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    • May 2004
    • 8491
    • St. Catharines, On.

    #2
    Chuck, i sincerely mean this, good luck in taking on the repair/resto gig full time.
    2@ \'78 GS1000

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    • chuck hahn
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      • May 2009
      • 25918
      • Norman, Oklahoma

      #3
      Thanks Steve. I always have ample work coming in. Over the years ive never advertised as i believe you do first class work and theyll spread the word. And now that i wont be tied to that 40 hours ill be able to complete projects quicker and be able to book in more jobs.
      Have many calls from guys saying i had worked on a buddies bike and your highly recommended.. that speaks volumes. Most folks with a classic bike cant find dealers that will work on them and techs these days if you mention a carburetor to them they start to recoil and get skittish. They only know plug a tester in and replace what it says...lol
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      • dgates1
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        • Jun 2024
        • 346
        • Arlington, TX

        #4
        Saw your name get thrown into a Facebook post asking for recommendations for carb rebuild yesterday.
        - David
        80 GS850GL, 82 GS1100G
        Arlington, TX
        https://visitedstatesmap.com/image/ARMNMTNDSDTXsm.jpg

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        • chuck hahn
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          • May 2009
          • 25918
          • Norman, Oklahoma

          #5
          DGATES...
          Havent been contacted by anyone yet...
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          • dgates1
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            • Jun 2024
            • 346
            • Arlington, TX

            #6
            Posted yesterday in Classic Suzuki GS Motorcycles group.

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            - David
            80 GS850GL, 82 GS1100G
            Arlington, TX
            https://visitedstatesmap.com/image/ARMNMTNDSDTXsm.jpg

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            • chuck hahn
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              Past Site Supporter
              • May 2009
              • 25918
              • Norman, Oklahoma

              #7
              Im up and running the shop full time. Anyone needing rebuilds PM me and we can talk details. Much appreciated, Chuck.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              • Buffalo Bill
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                • Jun 2008
                • 6006
                • New Buffalo, Michigan 49117

                #8
                I think you should advertise you will take on all brands and makes of carbs, from all vehicles.
                Not as daunting as it sounds.
                So many duffs have old cars and trucks collecting dust because they're clueless about carbs.
                Last edited by Buffalo Bill; 04-11-2025, 06:32 AM.
                1982 GS1100G-
                1990 GSX750/1127
                1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
                1985 Kawasaki GPz750

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                • Nessism
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                  • Mar 2006
                  • 35791
                  • Torrance, CA

                  #9
                  I've recommended you, chuck, a few different times to people on reddit. Trying to help.
                  Ed

                  To measure is to know.

                  Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                  Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                  Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                  KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                  • chuck hahn
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                    • May 2009
                    • 25918
                    • Norman, Oklahoma

                    #10
                    cool.... i appreciate the referrals. When you do please pass along my phone number. Anyone who wishes to pass me along and needs my number just PM me and ill send you my info to pass on. Thanks.
                    Last edited by chuck hahn; 04-21-2025, 06:46 AM.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    • Friedy
                      Forum Newbie
                      • Apr 2025
                      • 2
                      • Minneapolis,Mn.

                      #11
                      Hi Chuck I have an 82 gs550t. I have cleaned And rebuilt the carbs to the best of my ability several times. Replacing jets, seals, float needles but have been unable to clean the porting leading to the very fine hole at the engine side of the carburetor. I believe idol/ starting related. Any Video I have seen never address this problem. Can you give me some advice.

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                      • Friedy
                        Forum Newbie
                        • Apr 2025
                        • 2
                        • Minneapolis,Mn.

                        #12
                        I will add that these carburetors are Mikuni constant volocity carburetors. And that the choke circuit doesn’t seem to work. Starting is very intermittent.

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                        • chuck hahn
                          Forum LongTimer
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                          • May 2009
                          • 25918
                          • Norman, Oklahoma

                          #13
                          Check your PMs Friedy. Call me at my cell number
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          • chuck hahn
                            Forum LongTimer
                            Past Site Supporter
                            • May 2009
                            • 25918
                            • Norman, Oklahoma

                            #14
                            Just a reminder my services are here if anyone needs them gone through. Thanks.
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            • chuck hahn
                              Forum LongTimer
                              Past Site Supporter
                              • May 2009
                              • 25918
                              • Norman, Oklahoma

                              #15
                              If you need your carbs gone through at a reasonable price while you're doing other maintenance or revival of your bike drop me a PM with a number that i can call you at. Thanks.
                              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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