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Old 08-03-2012, 06:28 PM   #1
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Keihin carb problem
Someone sems to have glued carb float bowls on with somethng yellow-guessing weatherstrip adhesive. Anyone know what removes it?
Know if there is a local (Spok) supplier of Keihin carb parts?

Since I'm on here, how do you get the dirt out of the sparkplug wells before pulling plugs?

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Old 08-03-2012, 07:26 PM   #2
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First question, I don't know. Second, air compressor to blow it out.
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Old 08-04-2012, 10:26 AM   #3
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or canned air if no compressor around

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Old 08-04-2012, 11:17 AM   #4
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Someone sems to have glued carb float bowls on with somethng yellow-guessing weatherstrip adhesive. Anyone know what removes it?
Know if there is a local (Spok) supplier of Keihin carb parts?

Since I'm on here, how do you get the dirt out of the sparkplug wells before pulling plugs?
Honda dealers have some parts. Wash the bike before opening it up. Then compressed air. High pressure air. NOT a can of air.

You may try a 'heat gun' to loosen the glue.

If it's a old bike join a forum for your bike. People on there will know who and where to get parts from.

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Old 08-04-2012, 01:27 PM   #5
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I'd try a little acetone on that glue.

Or maybe some carburetor dip. I've got some if you want to try it.


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Old 08-04-2012, 05:59 PM   #6
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Honda dealers have some parts. Wash the bike before opening it up. Then compressed air. High pressure air. NOT a can of air.

You may try a 'heat gun' to loosen the glue.

If it's a old bike join a forum for your bike. People on there will know who and where to get parts from.
HIGH pressure air-that's what I was afraid answer would be.
I've got tire inflater air pressure

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I'd try a little acetone on that glue.

Or maybe some carburetor dip. I've got some if you want to try it.

KevinD
maybe I'll take you up, after all worst it can do is clean outside of bowls.

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Old 08-04-2012, 06:39 PM   #7
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I've also a portable compressor you could borrow...




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Old 08-05-2012, 09:58 AM   #8
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You might try some brake cleaner to loosen the stuff? And you can get parts here:

carbparts.com

Sudco.com

Motorcyclecarbs.com

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