Carb Cleaner

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Randy · #1 Unread post by **Randy** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:27 pm

Are any carb cleaners better than others. I am in the United States (California), can someone reccomend a brand for me? Also is there any difference between Carb and Fuel Injector Cleaner?

iwannadie · #2 Unread post by **iwannadie** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:38 pm

ive been wondering if i should even use this stuff in my bike. i put it in my car now and then and it does seem to help alot. but ive had alot of people tell me to stay away from it for a bike. then i herd someone else say to pour a whole bottle in(for 4 gallons of gas when the bottle is ment for 15-20 gallons).

are there different kinds of cleaners for cars/bikes or is it all the same stuff?

poppygene · #3 Unread post by **poppygene** » Thu May 26, 2005 2:29 pm

There are different types of carb cleaners, if that's what you mean. Some are meant to be used as a dip or soak solution. Berryman's or Gunk each make a good one that you can find at most any auto parts store. BTW, you should never let this stuff touch anything non-metallic, including carb diaphragms, O-rings, etc. It'll ruin just about anything it touches except metal. Don't ask me how I know.

If you want to run some in your gas, SeaFoam works really well and it's safe for bike carbs. I've been using it for years and I get it at the auto parts store, too. It has a lot of other benefits besides cleaning but I won't go into that here. It won't clean out carbs that are full of gum and varnish, but as long as the jets and needles aren't clogged up it will help smooth out a rough-running bike. Berryman's makes a similar product ( I think they call it "B-12"?) but I haven't tried it.

Telesque · #4 Unread post by **Telesque** » Thu May 26, 2005 8:34 pm

I keep a bottle of regular STP Carb Cleaner (Gas additive) in the garage, and every time I get back from a fill-up, I throw a little bit in. A single bottle is designed to handle a 21 gallon automobile tank, so I measure about 1/10th the bottle and add it. Hasn't caused any ill effects as of yet.

Also, from my experience with car engines, Seafoam is a particularly useful item.

Do some research on it if you want the full scoop- Shouldn't be too hard to find info about it. (I've also heard of B-12, I believe, but can't say as though I've had any experience with it).