Still learning: carb cleanout - Kawasaki Vulcan 750 Forum : Kawasaki VN750 Forums
Carbs and Fuel System
From the gas tank to the carbs
All fuel system discussion

Kawasaki Vulcan 750 Forum : Kawasaki VN750 Forums > Technical Forum > Carbs and Fuel System > Still learning: carb cleanout
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
post #1 of 3 (permalink) Old 07-02-2012, 11:44 PM Thread Starter
Let's Ride!!
 
DaveT319's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Eugene, OR
Posts: 600
iTrader: (5)
 
Garage
Still learning: carb cleanout
If I want to just give them a shot of carb cleaner to clean them out a bit without taking them off, where would I spray? Or is that not advisable? Would I be better served to take them off, open them up, clean them out, and make sure all the jets are correct? I'd just rather not since it's kind of a pain to get them out...
'95 Vulcan 750 - Purchased 8/2003 w/ 21,124 miles - passed 50K 9/3/15
* VN900 seat * Daytona handlebar * Converted ACCTs to MCCTs * Relocated R/R * Drilled clutch basket * Coastered * Repainted *
DaveT319 is offline  
Quote Quick Reply
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
post #2 of 3 (permalink) Old 07-02-2012, 11:54 PM
1986 VN750
 
thtanner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Dana Point, CA
Posts: 3,255
iTrader: (8)
 
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveT319 View Post
If I want to just give them a shot of carb cleaner to clean them out a bit without taking them off, where would I spray? Or is that not advisable? Would I be better served to take them off, open them up, clean them out, and make sure all the jets are correct? I'd just rather not since it's kind of a pain to get them out...
Seafoam!
1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
NGK Iridium Plugs #7803/DPR7EIX-9
Duralast Gold ETX15 AGM Battery
Coastered & Shaved
TOC MCCTs
Metzeler ME880 [110/90-19, 170/80-15]
Balance Dampers Replaced
Tuxedo Mod
Rebuilt Forks w/ Progressive Springs
V&H Cruzers
VN750.com Grill Cover
Meanstreak Seat
Emgo 23-92411 Handlebars
MOSFET FH012AA R/R

1990 Kawasaki Vulcan 750

1998 Honda VFR800 FI

2014 Honda VFR800F

1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
thtanner is offline  
Quote Quick Reply
post #3 of 3 (permalink) Old 07-03-2012, 12:45 AM
Jack of all trades
 
M_Angell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Westland, Michigan
Posts: 2,863
iTrader: (11)
 
yeah carb cleaner works best if you have them taken apart to clean. Just running some through the intake and butterflies won't do much for you. Plus you will end up flushing that gunk into your engine. If you want minor cleaning with them on the bike seafoam will be your best bet. If you want them spotless you have to pull them apart and clean them. If you do pull them try to get your hands on an ultrasonic cleaner. They are awesome for cleaning carbs.
M_Angell is offline  
Quote Quick Reply
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply

Bookmarks

Quick Reply
Message:
Options

Register Now



In order to be able to post messages on the Kawasaki Vulcan 750 Forum : Kawasaki VN750 Forums forums, you must first register.
Please enter your desired user name, your email address and other required details in the form below.

Once registered, your User Name"cannot be changed". We can make exceptions within 7 days, but after that, it is set in stone.

User Name:
Password
Please enter a password for your user account. Note that passwords are case-sensitive.
Password:
Confirm Password:
Email Address
Please enter a valid email address for yourself.
Email Address:
OR

Log-in










« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Show Printable Version
Email this Page Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode



Posting Rules  
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
 
For the best viewing experience please update your browser to Google Chrome
 
Terms of Use
Copyright
Privacy Policy