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Old 08-03-2010, 07:25 PM   #1
 
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carb cleaner

I've got a 450 that's been sitting for a while, run's a little rough, but has very low miles.

Bought some of that carb cleaner you mix with your fuel, I'm pretty confident that after i run a couple tanks of gas through her she'll be up to par.

Question: should I use the whole bottle of carb cleaner the next time i fill up?
or maybe just use like half or even less? does it even matter?

My concern is that I'll use to much (smaller gas tank than car) ??

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Old 08-03-2010, 07:59 PM   #2
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The best carb cleaner to mix with gas that I know of is Sea Foam. Available at most auto parts places and WalMart. If the bike runs, but poorly, add about 4-6 ounces to a fresh tank of gas, and ride it like you stole it. If that doesn't clear everything up, repeat. If the carbs still aren't clean, you can drain the gas from the carb, fill it with straight Sea Foam and let it sit for a day or so. Drain the Sea Foam and try it. Next step is a carb pull and clean.

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+2 on sea foam
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Old 08-04-2010, 01:42 AM   #4
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+3 on Sea Foam.
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Old 08-05-2010, 02:09 AM   #5
 
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sea foam it is then.

thanks guys.
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