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Cleaning again

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Carbs are sensitive to changes in amounts of fuel and air, thus must be clean (ie no gummed up fuel or debris). The cleaning process needs to be done diligently and with patience, much like anything done with carbs. Ensure you are working in a very clean environment, use lots of Q-tips, and take breaks.
 
so i think i might have some rust in the tank re clogging the carbs..

is this possible?..

anything to take care of the tank?
 
heres where i started, just to try and help ya out. first, i came on the forums and read my azz off. second i took off my tank and carbs. cleaned tank out, was pretty clean to start with. then i tore the carbs down as per basscliffs pages, this too me was a huge help, pictures for us retards...lol...rebuilt the barbs after dipping each one for 24hours each. bought new o-ring set from the guy on here who sells them for like 14 bucks, steal in my book. bought new fuel lines and vacuum lines. while carbs where soaking i adjusted the valves, they were all well within specs so didnt turn a screw. just fired her about 30 minutes ago and bam, shes alive. now this was on a bike that sat for ahhhh about 3-10 years, guy wouldnt really tell me the truth...:D
so if it where me, id dip the carbs, replace o-rings, adjust valves and clean out the tank.
this is the knowledge you need because if you dont do these things you'll be asking questions every 15 minutes about why it does this and that...
hey have fun with it...
this has been a public broadcasting by
SKD....lol
 
Okay here we go again...

carbs off
gas tank off..
petcock... (super hard to turn) off... edit... has no filter

im gonna clean the carbs by the book.. lol
still looking on how to clean the tank..

and trying to find out what to do with the petcock
 
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We have tossed a couple of PMs back and forth, I have given you my phone number. :eek:

We are virtually next-door neighbors. Give me a call, I will come help you. :-\\\

(Just in case you might doubt the quality of my help, I can put you in touch with members in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and oHIo, whom I have personally visited and worked on their bikes. :D)

Or, simply ask around here on the board.

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ill be calling soon..

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i never did anything to my old petcock, read too many issues with them, so i replaced it and the washers that go with it.
 
well steve stopped by..(Thanks)

soaking the carbs tonight..

ordring a new petcock mines junk

just need to get this tank cleaned now..
 
Im Faster said:
well steve stopped by..(Thanks)

soaking the carbs tonight..

ordring a new petcock mines junk

just need to get this tank cleaned now..
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Steve's the man. It's nice to have an expert close. With a little time and money, you too, can be an expert.....although maybe not to Steve's level.

He's getting to be a legend.....even if it is in his own mind.:p
 
haha..

i cant find the site for the guy that sells oring kits... and i forgot his name...
 
Larry D said:
He's getting to be a legend.....even if it is in his own mind.:p
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Thanks, Larry. :o

Haven't had the pleasure of working on your bike, but I have met you.
Am I going to have to come over there and "fix" something on your bike? :eek:

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Steve said:
Thanks, Larry. :o

Haven't had the pleasure of working on your bike, but I have met you.
Am I going to have to come over there and "fix" something on your bike? :eek:

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Sure, if Ya want to. I have a couple little things that have been giving me fits....actually just one thing, but, it's not enough to stop me riding though, it's just a little idle tuning issue. I just need to take the time to implement the "highest idle method". I'm afraid I don't have much of an ear for that sort of thing....oh...and my valve cover decided to start weeping some, all over my newly painted engine.

Grunge......I hate oily, nasty grunge.:)
 
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