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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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I'm assuming even the smallest of intake leaks can cause the EVO to run funky.

I sprayed a bit of brake cleaner on the intake, and sure enough, the engine idle changed.

Crap. She's comin apart..... :-D
 
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Is there a way to replace the intake seals without removing the carb?
 
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Is there a way to replace the intake seals without removing the carb?
Sell the bike and buy another one??

That is the only way I can think of.
 
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Sell the bike and buy another one??

That is the only way I can think of.
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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yes there is you pay someone else to do it now you don't have to remove it
 
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yes there is you pay someone else to do it now you don't have to remove it
TD would have a hear attack if he did that.
Just think of all the finger prints he would have to find and clean.
The ones on the intake, carb backing plate, air filter, and the inside of the filter cover.

He would be in a tizzy till he got all that off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 05:34 PM
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TD would have a hear attack if he did that.
Just think of all the finger prints he would have to find and clean.
The ones on the intake, carb backing plate, air filter, and the inside of the filter cover.

He would be in a tizzy till he got all that off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how does he find time to ride with all the cleaning he does....
 
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TD you have to give me your address I need to see this for myself is your bike really that clean.
 
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Might need a tune up.
 
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how does he find time to ride with all the cleaning he does....
Oh come on man if he rode it then it might get dirty!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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