Carb Cleaning suggestions
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Carb Cleaning suggestions
Hey all,
I have been lurking and searching through the forum for a few days, and can't seem to find just a simple article on how to clean the carbs. This is my first carbed bike, after a 929RR, and R6... I've never had to clean carbs before, but my bike has been sitting for a good 2 years from the previous owner, it sure sounds like they need a good work over. Any suggestions or articles to point me to?
Thanks in advance!
I have been lurking and searching through the forum for a few days, and can't seem to find just a simple article on how to clean the carbs. This is my first carbed bike, after a 929RR, and R6... I've never had to clean carbs before, but my bike has been sitting for a good 2 years from the previous owner, it sure sounds like they need a good work over. Any suggestions or articles to point me to?
Thanks in advance!
#2
Hey all,
I have been lurking and searching through the forum for a few days, and can't seem to find just a simple article on how to clean the carbs. This is my first carbed bike, after a 929RR, and R6... I've never had to clean carbs before, but my bike has been sitting for a good 2 years from the previous owner, it sure sounds like they need a good work over. Any suggestions or articles to point me to?
Thanks in advance!
I have been lurking and searching through the forum for a few days, and can't seem to find just a simple article on how to clean the carbs. This is my first carbed bike, after a 929RR, and R6... I've never had to clean carbs before, but my bike has been sitting for a good 2 years from the previous owner, it sure sounds like they need a good work over. Any suggestions or articles to point me to?
Thanks in advance!
You'll need some good screw drivers, basic hand tools, some real carb cleaner (ok lots of good carb cleaner) I'd suggest some nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Take lots of dig pics, keep your work area clean and covered with a soft towel.... it will help catch small parts as they fall You'll most likely find lots of gooey brown junk in the bowls, hard varnish in the jets.
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This sound like a tough case but Yamaha's carb cleaner is an excellent product. It is mixed with fresh gas and poured directly into the carbs via the fuel line not the tank. Shake and drain. Tough cases like yours would need additional flushes and/or sitting overnight.
It has a real good rep on old bike forums.
It has a real good rep on old bike forums.
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