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Bradb
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« Reply #80 on: June 23, 2013, 02:36:55 PM »
Well guys I guess these days you just can't trust much of anybody. The guy that fixed my bike said he cleaned my carbs and used air to blow them out but ill tell u I just had it all apart my self and installed nut low speed and main jets and if he did to those carbs what he said he did then my name is Mickey Mouse I did all that today after church and problems are solved. She is scary now I had no idea just what that bike really had. I just want to thank u all for all ur help and support I ill be glad to return the favor when I can.
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« Reply #81 on: June 23, 2013, 05:56:21 PM »
Quote from: Bradb on June 23, 2013, 02:36:55 PM
Well guys I guess these days you just can't trust much of anybody. The guy that fixed my bike said he cleaned my carbs and used air to blow them out but ill tell u I just had it all apart my self and installed nut low speed and main jets and if he did to those carbs what he said he did then my name is Mickey Mouse I did all that today after church and problems are solved. She is scary now I had no idea just what that bike really had. I just want to thank u all for all ur help and support I ill be glad to return the favor when I can.
Well done! Hats off to you for being persistent, not quitting and getting it done the right way!  cooldude
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Bradb
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« Reply #82 on: June 23, 2013, 06:10:00 PM »
Thank you sir!!!! 
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pancho
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« Reply #83 on: June 23, 2013, 07:44:25 PM »
Really glad to hear you are on the road and the bike is running right Bradb.
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blackpearlghost
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« Reply #84 on: August 18, 2013, 11:56:42 PM »
I'm glad everything turned out well with your carb cleaning, however...

I had this same problem when I first bought my Valkyrie Interstate 1999.  The carbs getting "dirty" was actually a symptom not the root cause.  What actually turned out to be the issue was "dust rust" in the tank.  I cleaned everything (carbs, tubes, etc.) and removed the tank.  Turned the tank upside down and used a water hose with a jet nozzle and sprayed the heck out of the inside of the tank.  After several sprays until no more particles came out, I used SeaFoam to do the final cleaning and allowed the tank to dry for a couple of days.  One more rinse with SeaFoam AND installation of a visual filter between the gas tank and the carburetors.  Haven't had another problem for about 4 years now.  The filter traps any particles coming out of the tank before the carbs.

Hope this helps.

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blackpearlghost
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« Reply #85 on: August 19, 2013, 09:43:08 AM »
And...I SeaFoam at least once per month. Just 2 ounces per tank of gas
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