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Berrymans ,B12 or B9 cleaner
I have been doing a search for Berrymans and I have been having a hard time finding it locally so I have gone to the web to order some and then I ran across the delema of which one? So which one are you people using, B12 or B9? I have been using Macs sold through Napa stores for yrs but am not overly satisfied with the results.I have let carb bodies soak for days and they come out clean. But not like new. So which one B12 or B9?1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
“Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doingTags: None
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They wont come out like new from Berrymans either.kinda dull grey on them..If you want them nice and shiney youll need to use a wire bristled toothbrush to get the initial cleaning done.. then a green scrubby and some comet cleanser.....or soda blasting the bodies... etc etcMY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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mike_of_bbg
Hmmm...
I just looked at my can and could not see the designations "B9" or "B12" anywhere printed on the can. What I have is called "Chem-Dip" and it's part #0996. I picked it up at AutoZone when I was near one at one point. The closest parts place to me is Advance Auto Parts, they carry Gunk carb & parts cleaner. That seemed like fine stuff too. It's considerably clearer so if you drop a part it will be easier to see/find. I thought the Gunk basket was a little bit better. Berryman's smells nicer IIRC.
If you clean the outside of the cabs pretty well before going into the dip you'll make the stuff last longer. That dirt doesn't count toward operation.
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if you scrub them or soda blast them be sure to rinse the crap,out of them before reassembly so theres no possibility of anyhthing left behind in the bodies themselves.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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mike_of_bbg
I'll agree with Chuck here, too. They're not going to come out shiny. That's something which elbow grease can help. Steve's worked up some mirror-shiny bowls IIRC. Cleaner does not fill in pits or texture.
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Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostThey wont come out like new from Berrymans either.kinda dull grey on them..If you want them nice and shiney youll need to use a wire bristled toothbrush to get the initial cleaning done.. then a green scrubby and some comet cleanser.....or soda blasting the bodies... etc etc1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
“Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing
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Originally posted by mike_of_bbg View PostHmmm...
I just looked at my can and could not see the designations "B9" or "B12" anywhere printed on the can. What I have is called "Chem-Dip" and it's part #0996. I picked it up at AutoZone when I was near one at one point. The closest parts place to me is Advance Auto Parts, they carry Gunk carb & parts cleaner. That seemed like fine stuff too. It's considerably clearer so if you drop a part it will be easier to see/find. I thought the Gunk basket was a little bit better. Berryman's smells nicer IIRC.
If you clean the outside of the cabs pretty well before going into the dip you'll make the stuff last longer. That dirt doesn't count toward operation.
Scroll to bottom of link1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
“Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing
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youll need to scrub them with a toothbrush abit too just to get the loosened stuff off them. Poke EVERY hole in the jets and the emulsion tubes. Run a bread tie wire all the way to the bottom of the pickmup, tubes. Rinse thejets and tube well with crab spray and blow everything out with compressd air..be a thorough as you can. Berrymans will loosen the crap,of them for sure.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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got the same part number here, Mike.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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Originally posted by hjfisk View PostI have been doing a search for Berrymans and I have been having a hard time finding it locally so I have gone to the web to order some and then I ran across the delema of which one?
I can bring you a gallon can of Berryman's if you want. I will be in Glens Falls, NY, which isn't all that far from you.
Originally posted by mike_of_bbg View PostSteve's worked up some mirror-shiny bowls IIRC.
(not the same set of carbs
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