Carb alternative for Honda Dream

eric98 · Post by **eric98** » Wed Jun 24, 2015 4:45 pm

Are there any other carbs that work on the 305? What about in the 60's, did anyone use another brand carb to improve performance ? What did they do back in the day to "hot rod" these bikes?

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:51 am

What issue are you trying to solve? The single carb and manifold are pretty restrictive and will limit anything you do with the carb.

You could fit CL cams, raise the compression, big bore kit etc. Then you might need better suspension and brakes.....

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eric98 · Post by **eric98** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:04 am

I have about 1.5 oz. of gas leaking over a couple days from the carb overflow line after I run the bike. It really smells up the garage.
I must have a leak in the float or somewhere. Would like to maybe upgrade if any other more modern carb would fit, thats why I was asking.
It's not the petcock. I pulled the line off the carb from the petcock and stuck it in a jar, no leak.

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:23 am

Pretty simple to just refurbish the carb with gaskets, float valve and float if necessary. If you put anything else on there you will have to get it set up properly.

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Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:24 am

You might try turning the gas off while you're still a few blocks from home. That will burn off much of the gas in float bowl. I do that with all my bikes, especially if they're going to be sitting a while before next being ridden again.

eric98 · Post by **eric98** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:16 am

I do that every time.