Carb cleaner issue?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by VTXorcist

By the way, another thing I did that I forgot to mention was uncorked my airbox drain. About half a quart of nastiness came out. Didn't realize so much oil and gunk got caught up in there, but maybe that was messing things up too.

Doubtful.
I think that fills up quicker the harder you ride it.
You DO need to put that "cork" back in because that hose leads to the "clean" side of the air filter.

And with finding a lot of "stuff" in there, you should consider replacing the air filter even if it looks clean. The hose will only hold a couple of ounces max. so the other 14 ounces or so was sloshing around in the bottom of the air box.......and splashing on the filter.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by VTXorcist

Hrm, machine shop I went to says I need to pull the engine because they don't do "under the hood" work; they need to have a part to take into the shop.

Screw that. You tighten the other bolt(s) enough to hold it together and ride the whole "part" into their shop......being careful to avoid big bumps along the way. But anybody who is that dense wouldn't be working on my bike anyway. Look for another machine shop or independent bike shop that claims to be proficient at things like that.

[Jere]

VT, i did the exact same thing but was too embarrassed to post it. haha.. I'm glad you did. I had to dump out the tank (poured it into my car) then put regular gas in. It cleared up after a bit and started.

[VTXorcist]

Yeah, I've definitely had to swallow my pride several times here and admit I don't know a lot. What's worse, I tend to act without even drawing on the tiny pool of knowledge I do possess.

I hate to say it, but one reason why is that I'm doing a whole lot more hands-on stuff with my $800 used GZ than I ever dared with my VTX. As a bonus, I realized that I really enjoy working on the bike, even though I've been messing up as often as I succeed!

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by VTXorcist

Yeah, I've definitely had to swallow my pride several times here and admit I don't know a lot. What's worse, I tend to act without even drawing on the tiny pool of knowledge I do possess.

I hate to say it, but one reason why is that I'm doing a whole lot more hands-on stuff with my $800 used GZ than I ever dared with my VTX. As a bonus, I realized that I really enjoy working on the bike, even though I've been messing up as often as I succeed!

Hands on is the best way to learn. Read any How To's that are availble and ask for help if you get stumped. The forum members will help you. Oh......hands on does not apply to hot exhaust pipes....oops...I just remembered it does. But that was a long time ago and I was young and foolish.

[mrlmd1]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Oh......hands on does not apply to hot exhaust pipes....oops...I just remembered it does. But that was a long time ago and I was young and foolish.

Or to a disc brake rotor after stopping the bike a few times. And especially on a car.