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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by chucktx, Jul 29, 2009.

  1. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    a warning to definately heed, kinda like r-12 when they just opened the system to atmosphere and a car in the next bay----shazam---- mustard gas.
    ironhorse, Jul 29, 2009
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    When in the military we had to go into a enclosed room and use tetrachloride cleaner for injector cleaning. Almost past out one time from the fumes but you know the Military they don't give a **** as your just an enlisted man and your expendable. I wonder some times if there has been any side effects that lingered on.
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    Thanks for the "heads-up" Chuck !! I've used brake cleaner many times, but always outside, just for brakes & it evaporates very quickly, so I never thought about the effects of it.

    Electrical contact cleaner & carb cleaner come to mind too - they also evaporate very quickly, so if you don't spray yourself in the face, what's to worry about? I'll change that attitude right now & read the product labels more carefully !!
    Art_NJr, Jul 30, 2009
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    Thanks for the warning...I use brake cleaner alot...Never knew I could get sick or die from useing it......
    whacker, Jul 30, 2009
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    Another thanks, I use carb and brake cleaner for cleaning stuff besides what they are intended to be used for. Think I'll change my attitude on doing that. Again thanks for the heads up.
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    Thanks Chuck
    I have a tig machine. That was a good read.
    Ole Ted.
    Ted, Aug 6, 2009
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    Yep A big thank's for this one , I just around to reading sure glad I did , I will also my sure my son' read it as we both have done it before ,but no more
    cowboy, Aug 6, 2009
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