Carb Cleaning Shopping List

[njload]

I'm looking to remove and clean my 1980 GS1000G carbs but before I start I want to gather all parts and cleaning supplies to make the job smooth.

one thing interested in doing is a fuel supply for when the tank is off, anyone build one and with what?

I've already checked the welcome page and bikecliffs page and have tons of links that I have looked at, but there is so much info to put together that any thoughts are welcome.

thanks

[OldVet66]

Lawnmower fuel tank or: http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDet...item=MP08-0032

[OldVet66]

Carburetor dip (Gunk makes a good one), hot water and a strong detergent, carburetor cleaner, air compressor, small wire to run through passages, toothbrush size stainless steel wire brush, Exacto knife for gently removing gaskets.

[rustybronco]

one thing interested in doing is a fuel supply for when the tank is off, anyone build one and with what?

Something to set the stock tank on and a long piece of fuel line

[Agemax]

a good book to read while you are sat watching the carbs soaking for 24 hours.......

[njload]

good stuff, propping the stock tank might be outta the question as I think it also needs a good cleaning. Anyone know off the top what the diameter of the gas line is?

Think I'll pass on the book and hit the garage refrig for some cold elixir as the carbs take a bath.

[rustybronco]

1/4" fuel line will work.

[850GT_Rider]

Lawnmower fuel tank or: http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDet...item=MP08-0032

...or take something like this, available at any pet supply store:

http://www.thatpetplace.com/water-bottle-rabbits-clear-32oz?gdftrk=gdfV2226_a_7c268_a_7c6967_a_7c214335&ne_ppc_id=1463&ne_key_id=26449100&gclid=CIbbltPplbcCFdSMMgod9XgA3g

(You'll have to remove the small ball bearing(s) that act as a gravity close off in the watering tube)

Attach and clamp on a fuel line with an in-line shut off. Find a convenient hook to hang it on. (think IV bottle). For a real positive shut off, lower the bottle to below the level of the carbs when you don't need gas flow.

Just another thought....

[njload]

Any idea on how the plastic parts in this water bottle hold up to gas? Nice cheap
alternative to the link posted above.

great shop ideas indeed.

[Frank Z.]

Add to top of your list: http://www.cycleorings.com/
Great community service offered by our own Robert Barr.

[rustybronco]

I use a 1 qt gear lube bottle with a vent hole drilled into the bottom. (finger over hole, fill, replace cap, insert into fuel line, flip, hang)

[njload]

Already emailed Mr. Barr for any help on the o-ring and Allen head screws specs as I haven't removed the carbs from the bike yet.
and don't know the screw size or intake O ring size.

Great info thank you everyone.

[njload]

Where is the best place to pick up the carb intake boots for 1980 GS1000G? Too many sites and links on this great forum and associated sites.

Thanks for any input.

[londonboards]

I buy from these guys:@

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Intake-Manifold-Boots-GS750-GS850-GS1000-1977-79-OEM-Suzuki-Parts-E89-/271206860821?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f25304815

Greetings

[OldVet66]

Z1 Enterprises always have good prices, but I believe I have seen prices a little lower than $31.27 ea. http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDet...=13110-49100-K