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Carb cleaner
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:42 am
by spacejunkie84119
Has anyone used an automotive carb cleaner for their bike? I haven't seen any specific posts on it and was wondering if they are effective on motorcycle engines.
Thanks for any replies.
Bill in SLC
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:56 pm
by BuzZz
Generally they will work O.K. on still-gummy deposits, but won't touch real fuel varnish. You need mechanical action or ultra-sonic cleaning for that.
You might want to check the label and make sure the product is safe for the rubber parts of your carbs, diaphrams are expensive and can be hard to find for some applications.
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:10 am
by safety-boy
BuzZz wrote:[...]You might want to check the label and make sure the product is safe for the rubber parts of your carbs[...]
Might also pare down the amount you add (if you are talking fuel additive-type cleaner). How much fuel does the bike hold, how much does the average car hold? You wouldn't want, say 15 gallons worth of cleaner in 3 gallons of fuel - I wouldn't think.
Not sure what the average tank on a car is - don't have one
- 12 to 15 gallons for a non-GSW (Glorified Station Wagon (SUV)
)?
--Dave
Carb cleaner
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:51 am
by spacejunkie84119
Thanks for the replies. I have a 84 vf500c magna with about 3 gallons tank wreserve. I'll try it out using only a little bit. Have a good one.
Bill in SLC