1979 CX500.....fixin up carbs...any suggestions?

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1979 CX500.....fixin up carbs...any suggestions?

1979 CX500.....fixin up carbs...any suggestions? 
Reece said 2005-11-05 17:21 
 
So I just happened upon a 79´ CX500 and it was given to me. I emptied out the gas tank and cleaned out the carbs through the top....I did not take it all apart. So last night I got it to start.....and this morning I took it out around the block a few times. It is leakin gas out of the bottom gasket of both carbs as far as I can tell (I am no mechanic) and I have been looking for carb rebuild kits. I have all winter to make this bike good.....I am looking for suggestions on whether or not to just buy new carbs? I really have no idea about engines at all....I have a clymer manual coming in 3 days and I figure I can do this myself......any comments or suggestions?
Thanx alot,
Reece 
 
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