OK, now for the run-down

[Nessism]

Auto parts stores typically sell gallon cans of carb "dip". You should also pick up a can or two of spray carb cleaner. Dip the carbs, length of time depends on how dirty the carbs are to begin with - over night is typically plenty, and wash off with water. Use the spray cleaner to confirm the various passages are fully open - also works well to wash off the water if you don't have compressed air at your disposal.

When cleaning carbs I don't worry too much which parts came from which carb; the only truly critical parts to keep together are the float needle and seat.

[catbed]

berrymans is a popular brand. you can get it at autozone.

[KRISTI'SGS550]

Nessism,
thanks for the advice on cleaning. I have a couple cans of carb cleaner and a can of brake cleaner as well. I hear the brake cleaner is better for some parts because it dries rather than runs or sits after spraying. I have a compressor, but I will still try the water and can approach you are speaking of. Thanks again for the hints.

catbed,
I will go to Autozone today and get the dip. Thanks for the suggestions. By the way I like the picture of the bike. Nice bike!

I came home this AM after I got off of work and was able to get all but one screw loose on the last rail holding my carbs together. This last screw is pretty well buggered up so I will have to be creative getting it out. I read the post in the garage about getting out stuck screws. I may need to get an impact driver while I am out and about today.

Any other suggestions out there on how to get a stuck, buggered up screw out?

It is currently soaking in PB Blaster right now and will be until I get it out. Any suggestions will help greatly.

[Big T]

Nessism,
thanks for the advice on cleaning. I have a couple cans of carb cleaner and a can of brake cleaner as well. I hear the brake cleaner is better for some parts because it dries rather than runs or sits after spraying. I have a compressor, but I will still try the water and can approach you are speaking of. Thanks again for the hints.

catbed,
I will go to Autozone today and get the dip. Thanks for the suggestions. By the way I like the picture of the bike. Nice bike!

I came home this AM after I got off of work and was able to get all but one screw loose on the last rail holding my carbs together. This last screw is pretty well buggered up so I will have to be creative getting it out. I read the post in the garage about getting out stuck screws. I may need to get an impact driver while I am out and about today.

Any other suggestions out there on how to get a stuck, buggered up screw out?

It is currently soaking in PB Blaster right now and will be until I get it out. Any suggestions will help greatly.

Apply some heat to the area the screw goes into - sounds like that would be the carb. Use and hand torch and warm it up. Don't go crazy and melt it

[KRISTI'SGS550]

I bought a impact driver to get that last screw out, but even that wouldn't get it out. So I used vise-grips and luckily got it out. (wipes sweat off his brow). My heat gun would have been the next step. While I was out in the garage working on my bike I got the toolbox straightened out as well. It was a very productive day.

Has anyone taken their impact driver apart and shortened the spring to make it work better?

All the carbs are pulled apart and I have one soaking in the Berrymans. I want to post pictures on here, but I don't know how.

Do I need to be a different type of member to post pics?

[Nessism]

To post photos first upload to a free photo hosting service like Photobucket or Flicker. After that you want to post a direct URL link to the photo cut and pasted into your post here. It's very easy to post the photos here once you have them uploaded there.

Good luck.

[catbed]

good to hear about your carbs!

photobucket is easier than flickr because photobucket gives you a link to copy but in flickr you have to copy the image source link.

[KRISTI'SGS550]

I have my pictures uploaded at fileden. I was just wondering which code to use to post them. On my other forums it is the bracket img bracket, the url then the bracket /img bracket. I tried that here, but it didn't work. I will try other URL's though.

Thanks for the advice.

Cory

[KRISTI'SGS550]

The bike as it sits now. Dog in the background.


The carbs before complete tear down.


The workspace.

[catbed]

nice bike. looks pretty clean. i like the tupperware carb holders too. what kind of tires are on your bike?

[psyguy]

looking at the pictures it seems to me you couldn't have bought your girl a better present - YOU are getting a lot of fun out of it :-D :-D :-D

[KRISTI'SGS550]

nice bike. looks pretty clean. i like the tupperware carb holders too. what kind of tires are on your bike?

I am not sure of the tire brand. I brought the bike with them on. What is the best way to tell what they are? I am sure somewhere there is a name and a size but I am having trouble finding it.

Thanks for the compliments. The Tupperware is containers our deli meat comes in. I have been saving them for quite a while and finally found a good use for them!

Cory

[KRISTI'SGS550]

looking at the pictures it seems to me you couldn't have bought your girl a better present - YOU are getting a lot of fun out of it :-D :-D :-D

psyguy,
I think she will like it better once it is running. But we will get it there soon. I have learned about this bike by leaps and bounds since joining this forum a week ago.

Cory

[psyguy]

psyguy,
I think she will like it better once it is running. But we will get it there soon. I have learned about this bike by leaps and bounds since joining this forum a week ago.

Cory

i think i'm just jealous, my missus won't let me touch her car other for an oil change...

[KRISTI'SGS550]

Her car is off limits, but I can do whatever I would like with the bike. As long as it helps it run.