what solvent to use to clean carb jets - Adventure Rider
WEBFeb 28, 2006 · Omahell, Nebraska. Berryman's Chem-Dip works great, about $17 at Walmart for a gallon can. You could rinse in gas or solvent. As mentioned, heat works great to melt stuck gunk. Be sure you buy OE jets, if you decide to just replace them, some of the jets in the kits are NOT the same, or even close, to original OE jets.
Witch Doctor brews: UltraSonic cleaner for carbs
WEBNov 7, 2009 · PineSol and water is the wonder-cleaner for small parts. I even soaked some pistons for a week and the carbon scraped off with a popsicle stick. The PineSol cleans metal so thoroughly that steel parts will flash-rust within hours of rinsing them. Hit with some oil or WD40 right after the final rinse.
KTM RFS 450 EXC Jetting/Carb Help! | Adventure Rider
WEBAug 5, 2008 · GR0NK said: If the carb has the stock needle and jets, I would suggest getting a JD jetting kit. Clean carb, install JD parts, ride. Sean. +1 on the JD jet kit. Really woke my 450 up . #3. Blinkerfluid, Mar 5, 2010. #4.
CB650 VB44A carburetor question - Adventure Rider
WEBUSA. I recently bought a 1981 Honda CB650. The bike is mostly original and clean, but has been sitting for a while, so I'm cleaning the carburetors. It's the classic Craigslist "ran when parked" situation, but the previous owner really didn't know much about it. It seems like 1981 CB650's had a unique, one year only, carburetor called the VB44A.
carb cleaning- what is this living on the jets? | Adventure Rider
WEBJan 1, 2006 · Brass jets are soft and filters are never 100% effective. Needles are made of hard steel and mine were badly pitted after less than 40k km. Carb parts are precision items, and the wear of these items has an effect on the tuning of your motor. Maybe it runs and is adequate, but it is only adequate.
09 KLX250s DIY: Carb re-jet/ Valve check | Adventure Rider
WEBDec 21, 2012 · Step 9: Push up and over on the carb to put slack on the throttle cables. Step 10: Remove brake reservoir. Step 11: Remove the carburetor: Loosen the hose clamps from the engine intake and the air box, pull rubber airbox hose up and gently wiggle the carb out and up through the gas tank/seat opening.
Carburetor tune up of WR450 - Adventure Rider
WEBMar 1, 2006 · I have done all that.The carb has been completely stripped, cleaned, blown out, etc. When I had it apart I put in an E-Z adjustable fuel needle and all new jets; 160 main, 45 pilot, 40 leak and 65 starter. The carb already had the YZ needle with the circlip set in the third slot from the top. I have not done the O-ring fix.
Smart upgrades, Ready to ride, Camas WA - Adventure Rider
WEBAug 21, 2013 · 2019 Suzuki DR200S. Miles: 7,441. Maintenance: Well-maintained. Ready to ride. Condition: Minor scuffs from soft bags and exploring trails. Location: Camas, WA. Price: $2,300 obo $2,100 obo. If you are looking for a lightweight, capable dual sport – welcome to DR life. This is a fun, reliable bike.
Need Jets for a Ruixing Carburetor - Adventure Rider
WEBApr 7, 2003 · Jets are actually precision devices and flow rate is dependent on shape of hole as much as size so don’t be surprised if, when using the old school method, you wind up with a bigger hole and a leaner running engine. #2. Beezer and Nailhead like this. Nailhead, May 21, 2019. #3.
KLR650 carb removal - any tricks? | Adventure Rider
WEBMar 22, 2002 · O-side. Be careful with the plastic choke cable (starter plunger) holder. They break if you twist the carb and the cable is not loose. It's a PITA to remove and re-install. One trick I use is to remove the top subframe bolts and allow the subframe to tilt back. Watch the wire harness; don't let it stretch to tight.