What a part is called - Page 2

hacc81 · 03-10-2011, 07:13 PM

Ok, thanks guys... I'll give it a try in Canadian Tire then

alanmcorcoran · 03-10-2011, 09:18 PM

On thing to note - Although I've had some minor carb balkiness every time I've let the bike sit for more than a week or two, I was always able to cure it simply by riding it except for one time - where it seemed to be caused by something other than lack of use (at the time I suspected a botched oil change - done by me - I'm aware that doesn't exactly make sense.)

I tried Seafoam that time with no luck (the dealer eventually fixed the problem) but since then, I've not replaced the Seafoam and I haven't had to use it either. I'm not saying you don't need to use it, or it isn't a good preventative, just that the bike has been running fine for a year or so, without any Seafoam. I don't put a lot of miles on it anymore as I'm often out of town and I use the bigger bike for anything that requires highway speeds, but I've probably put another 1K on it 13 to 20 miles at a time. I guess what I'm saying is that if you don't have a lot of cash, you might not need the Seafoam as long as you ride the bike regularly.

5th_bike · 03-10-2011, 11:05 PM

I have had the bike for more than three years now and never put any carb cleaner in. The longest period of no use however was six weeks. Normally it gets used every two three weeks at least. As long as you regularly ride it, there shouldn't be any carburetor problems.

I figure if I would store it for more than a month I would run it dry or put a fuel stabilizer in.

blaine · 03-10-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 5th_bike

I figure if I would store it for more than a month I would run it dry or put a fuel stabilizer in.

When storing your bike always fill the tank & add stabilizer to prevent your tank from rusting on the inside.

:cool:

**jonathan180iq** · 03-11-2011, 10:14 AM

If you ride very consistently, carb cleaner won't even be necessary. The amount of cleaning additives in modern gas take care of that. But I'm talking ride at least twice per week (like, use it as an actual vehicle)

Also, make sure you install an inline fuel filter.
$4 and 10 minutes.

03-10-2011, 07:13 PM	#11
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03-10-2011, 09:18 PM	#12
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: What a part is called On thing to note - Although I've had some minor carb balkiness every time I've let the bike sit for more than a week or two, I was always able to cure it simply by riding it except for one time - where it seemed to be caused by something other than lack of use (at the time I suspected a botched oil change - done by me - I'm aware that doesn't exactly make sense.) I tried Seafoam that time with no luck (the dealer eventually fixed the problem) but since then, I've not replaced the Seafoam and I haven't had to use it either. I'm not saying you don't need to use it, or it isn't a good preventative, just that the bike has been running fine for a year or so, without any Seafoam. I don't put a lot of miles on it anymore as I'm often out of town and I use the bigger bike for anything that requires highway speeds, but I've probably put another 1K on it 13 to 20 miles at a time. I guess what I'm saying is that if you don't have a lot of cash, you might not need the Seafoam as long as you ride the bike regularly. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-10-2011, 11:05 PM	#13
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: What a part is called I have had the bike for more than three years now and never put any carb cleaner in. The longest period of no use however was six weeks. Normally it gets used every two three weeks at least. As long as you regularly ride it, there shouldn't be any carburetor problems. I figure if I would store it for more than a month I would run it dry or put a fuel stabilizer in. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-11-2011, 10:14 AM	#15
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: What a part is called If you ride very consistently, carb cleaner won't even be necessary. The amount of cleaning additives in modern gas take care of that. But I'm talking ride at least twice per week (like, use it as an actual vehicle) Also, make sure you install an inline fuel filter. $4 and 10 minutes. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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