Jet Change? (Derestriction)

[Ingah]

The time has come for me to remove my CB500's restriction (it feels long overdue - but hey).

I've successfully (word used loosely, it's taken me about 3 frustrating hours so far and i've lost a screw) managed to change the intake rubbers back to the originals, and am now looking to replace the original jets (the restrictor kit that came from Honda included #125 jets and so i'm putting the original #122's back in).

I can't remember where to put the little jets though, it's been a good little while since i originally watched the bike being restricted.

Can anyone tell me where they go - i'm thinking carburettors, but i'm sure i remember the engine top-cover being removed when i had it restricted and this doesn't tally with that (how to get to there would be useful too, but i can work that out if i know exactly where these jets go).
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[Ingah]

As it may help others in future: I've managed to find the answer to my own question on the CB500 owner's club.

It appears that you flip the carbs over (i.e. at the bottom of the carbs) there is the jets (got to take the carbs apart first, of course). Which means i'm going to have more fun removing and refitting the engine manifolds again to get the carbs off
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[cb1rocket]

yes the Jets are under the float bowls at the bottom of the carbs

[prawny1]

tbh most bikes are jetted slightly lean as standard so you might as well keep the 125 jets in, I was told the cb500 also restrict the height that the vacuum diaphagm can lift be fitting spacers above them.

Might be worth checking that the diaphragm slides can open fully.