carb again
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I'm leaning toward that cHarley. I have a rebuild kit ordered but J&P are dragging thier feet getting it to me. I ordered it Oct 25 and after calling yesterday they are saying might be next week before I see it.
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Seafoam was exactly my thought, I see cHarly is paying more attention this afternoon than I am. haha
I took advantage of the sky clearing after a morning of rain, and temps in the low 70's for a nice bike ride.
I took advantage of the sky clearing after a morning of rain, and temps in the low 70's for a nice bike ride.
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Seafoam is designed to clean gum and varnish (the junk stale gas turns into) from your fuel system. It's also a fuel stabilizer which keeps gas from going stale to begin with, like when the bike is not going to be ridden for several months or more.
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You can find the Seafoam in just about any automotive parts store. In the area with other carb cleaners etc. It is most commonly found in a white can about the size of a 16 oz beer, with a lot of Red writing.
Just follow the directions, or in this case, maybe add a little more than the normal ratio. I use this as part of my routine maintenance. When I change the oil, I run a tank of Seafoam treated gas.
Just follow the directions, or in this case, maybe add a little more than the normal ratio. I use this as part of my routine maintenance. When I change the oil, I run a tank of Seafoam treated gas.
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Try the Seafoam first. It's a cheap and easy treatment. If it doesn't work, you will still have some really good stuff to use in the future.
Why rebuild the carb, if all it needs is a good cleaning???
Why rebuild the carb, if all it needs is a good cleaning???
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Well my thinking is since the guy I bought it from only put 8,500 miles on it maybe things aren't as limber as they should be. And don't have a piture to share but inlet side of carb when I had it off last had quiet a bit of black on bottom of inlet and on cv slide. I'm a patient man and sure I'll get this problem resolved with help. Will try the Seafoam first if I can get some riding time in.
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While I'm thinking of it is there supposed to be a gasket between carb and rear a/c housing? I know there is one between filter and housing but nothing between carb and housing?
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Don't worry about responding to that last post. I found a diagram online of a/c assy and shows a gasket between a/c and carb. Mine is missing and I'm sure it was when I bought bike. Might have something to do with my problem. Don't know but guess I should order one. Thanks for all your patience.