I'm going to purchase a bike that really hasnt' been riden in 2 years. Just started ramdonly to keep it up. How do I check if the carbs are gummed up? Its a 99 Kawasaki Ninja EX 250
2007-06-17 07:10:17 · 10 answers · asked by sonyab523 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
lol. I'm sorry I made a typo. The carbs!
2007-06-17 08:16:00 · update #1
Okay so now my question is should I just put in fresh gas and carb cleaner or should I should I take the carbs off and clean them manually?
2007-06-17 08:42:45 · update #2
> Okay so now my question is should I just put in fresh gas and carb cleaner or should I should I take the carbs off and clean them manually?
If your motorcycle is running fine with no coughing or sputtering, then there's no need to clean the carbs off manually. Buy a bottle of that gas additive that says it'll clean carburetors. STP and Gumout and a few others make this stuff -- be sure to get the stuff that's supposed to be added to gasoline, because Gumout makes another kind of carb cleaner that isn't supposed to be added to gas! Anyway, to a full tank of gas, add about a quarter of the little bottle of gas additive. Seal the bottle up tightly (I put glad wrap on mine) and save for use with your next fill up. I buy about one bottle of this stuff per year.
If the motorcycle has been sitting without much use, you'll also want to change the oil. Finally, you should check the spark plugs and make sure they're properly gapped and not fouled (I have yet to find a mechanic who will properly gap spark plugs when installing new ones).
2007-06-17 10:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the bike hasn't been ridden much in 2 years, U will want to have the carbs cleaned. It doesn't take long for gas to start going bad. I could still run alright and since u've never ridden the bike, then u wouldn't know the difference. But u will know the difference once they are cleaned out.
2007-06-17 14:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
if the outsides of the carbs are greasy and grimy you could just get some aerosol carb or brake cleaner and spray them off. this helps the moving parts move freely with out all the grime on them. the other guy said get some cleaner to add to the fuel and it will clean them out. if they dont run period take them off strip them and soak them in a commercial carb cleaner or get a bunch of carb cleaner in the spray can and go to town cleaning and blowing out jets etc. dont forget how to put back together though.
2007-06-17 16:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by wytetrash2004 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the bike starts with no effort and idles on it's own without the choke, the carbs should be fine.
2007-06-17 14:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The best way to get rid of crabs altogether,is to strip off naked,place a mirror flat on the floor,stand on the mirror with legs wide apart,and when your crabs jump at the other crabs they see in the reflection------STAMP ON THEM!!!!!
2007-06-17 18:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by greeves4t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you askin about carburetors or crabs?
if it is carburetors, if the bike will start and run then you can fill with fresh gas and a carb injector cleaner and run it.
If you are askin about crabs that is a whole different story. If they are biting and making your na na itch then it is definitely time for some cleaning.
2007-06-17 14:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by Dalton K 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
1. If necessary, thaw crab according to thawing directions. Remove broad back shell by holding base of crab with one hand while placing thumb of other hand under shell at mid-point and lifting off back.
2. Remove and discard viscera* and feather gills from body section. Rinse crab thoroughly under cool, running water, washing away all loose material.
*The viscera is the semi-liquid material remaining in the body cavity and is not normally eaten.
3. Grasp crab in both hands and break in half, yielding two sections with legs attached.
4. Separate legs from each other, one at a time, leaving a portion of body attached to each leg for easy handling.
5. Crack the shell of each claw/leg/body section at edge of joints with small meat mallet to loosen shell; br3eak to expose meat. Meat can then easily be removed with tip of leg, small pick or fork.
2007-06-17 14:17:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Get yourself some Lucas Fuel Additive it will take care of it.
2007-06-17 14:19:28 · answer #8 · answered by djm749 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Crabs need to be cleaned when they begin stinking badly. I clean mine about twice a year.
2007-06-17 14:15:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Hmmm..... I think you're supposed to shave your special place to rid yourself of those. I think thats what they do in jail, anyway.
2007-06-17 14:18:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋