milo2

Hey guys its been awhile. Things are good , bikes in storage while weather is bad still having carbs. Farts though my plan is to clean out my carbs. Here in the next month or so. Someone told me that I sould buy some gas line hose then keep the tank about five feet away or so start the bike and just spray out the carbs. With some carb cleaner. I know some you are really knowledgeable . I guess my question is, is this the best way to clean out your carburetors.
ThNks superhawk fam.

mboe794

In my opinion, the only way to really get the carbs clean, and have positive evidence that they are in fact clean, is to disassemble them. Some carb spray and compressed air and everything will be spotless.

There are all sorts of little tricks that people say they use to clean them on the bike. I personally don't have faith in any of those ideas.

Removing and dissasembling isn't terribly difficult. Just takes some time and patience.

7moore7

+1 to everything he said. Take them out and clean them.

milo2

Thanx guys I'm going with your advice. I'm a do it do it right kind of guy. Is there any step by step info on removing them and cleaning them properly.

Wicky

Google

Hawkrider

I believe the knowledge base section has a thread on removing the carbs. It may be written by yours truly, but it's been a long time since I read/wrote it.

Hawkrider

Here you go....

https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...changes-13841/

Damn I'm in a good mood today. PS: Normally I'd flame the **** out of you for not using the Search function....

milo2

Thanks hawkrider I really appriciate it. Anytime I've ever needed any info. This site has always come through me everyTIME. Thanks again. Hawk love....

8541Hawk

While I do have my own opinion on carb set up.... that is a good write up.
Though I do see one issue with it that might cause confusion. You state that the front and rear pilot jets are different, which is not the case. The mains are different but the pilots are the same for both carbs.

milo2

Not quite sure what your talking about front and rear pilot jets. Its got to carbs. Both same right.

7moore7

Two carbs, but not identical. Front and rear main jets are different (as well as the emulsion tubes). So keep them separated. There are identification marks if they get mixed up, but it's always a good idea to keep the parts from each carb with that carb (I use little plastic rubbermaid dishes).

The main reasoning for this is that the front cylinder runs slightly cooler as it is exposed to more air, and so it is tuned to run a little bit leaner.

Also, remember when installing/removing jets that you are screwing brass into aluminum, so don't over tighten. They should just be seated firmly.

milo2

Ohh ok. I see. I will be very careful. Hey thanks man you've been extremely helpful. I'll let you how it comes out...

Hawkrider

Article updated for accuracy. Thanks for the good eye.