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VM Carb Success!

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After sixteen years of owning my '79 GS850 I almost sold it to a friend of mine a couple of weeks ago...then I came to my senses and said, "Nah, I'm keeping her."
After lurking around here for ever, I had read so much about the carb rebuilds and when they're done right...the world is wonderful! So...I did it!
Carbs are cleaned, new o-rings, synched with a Carbtune and I HAVE A NEW BIKE!!!!! :D
I'm a happy guy!
I have to extend thanks to all who have written great articles as to who to get things from, how to do it, what to do if things didn't work and the great pics and such. I really appreciate this site!
One caveat: I used Berryman's cleaner. Worked great but, the first carb I did was in the bucket for almost 30 hours. The aluminum did not like that one bit. Came out slimy. Even though they say it will not harm aluminum...shorter times are better.
Thanks again!!
 
What was slimey was the old clearcoat that was on them. It wont hurt the metal mitself othe than making it a bit grey, which will scrub off with a green dish scrubbie and some tooth brushes.
 
Thanks Chuck! That makes sense. I did a lot of tooth brush work on that one.
 
baking soda on the brush will also act as a fine polish and dissolves so if it runs in the bodies it will just wash out and not clog anything.
 
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