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Old 01-16-2008, 06:26 PM
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I was taking a look at the carbs today, just the exterior of the carbs, they are mounted and installed.

I was peeking through the fairings, when I noticed at the bottom of the carb assembly, I could see what looked like residue from when something leaked, something possibly oily.

The residue didn't evaporate so that's why I think it is oily and then dust settled on it.

It looks sorta old. Is this normal? The bike has 20,8xx miles and runs perfectly.

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Maybe you should clean it throughly first and look for any odds after a couple of runs.

If really thereis any residue then its probably not normal.
 
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clean it throughly first
...the whole bike...

...give her a chance to live the good life
 
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...give her a chance to live the good life
not likea raped ape......lol
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 10:29 PM
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LOL you guys crack me up!

I actually gave her a little TLC today, spraying Simple Green on the white rims which are super white now, lubing the chain and adding white touch-up paint to the tank and fairings.

She was glowing! This bike is the one.

Hopefully I shall never need another...
 
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the residue looked pretty old.

If I could just reach in and wipe it clean I would, I'll do it eventually.

Thank you for the advice
 
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Default RE: Residue on the outside of carbs

normally I'll be using a tooth brush to clean all the tough area.

Nice to hear you are really into your bike. How many hours you spend with her in a day??
 
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I'm sooooo into this bike dinez, I wanna park it inside my home!

Honestly, that day was the first real day I had to spend all the time I wanted with it.

Got to take my time riding it slow, then fast, then cleaning it and getting to know it.

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normally I'll be using a tooth brush to clean all the tough area.

Nice to hear you are really into your bike. How many hours you spend with her in a day??
 
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If it's brownish then it's prollydried up fuel residue.

 
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Thats exactly what color it is, brownish.

I guess some gas leaked at some point.
 


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