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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by schooner, Aug 23, 2011.

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  1. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Honestly man...I wouldn't want to run the bike hanging in the air like that...You have heard of Murphy's Law and fresh paint increases the odds...get a buddy to take it for a run if you don't feel strong enough yet
    Lucifer, Aug 28, 2011
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  3. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes do as suggested , if you can't ride yet get a friend to help you out
    cowboy, Aug 28, 2011
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  4. bushwackerhd

    bushwackerhd New Member

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    Re: The Bike Is Up IN THE AIR

    sonds like lack of fuel, clean screen in tank and then clean up the carb.
    bushwackerhd, Aug 28, 2011
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  5. schooner

    schooner New Member

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    That's my next project to do

    Hey bushwacherhd :)

    Its the only right thing to do. Thanks for your suggestions.

    I'll siphon whatever little gas I got in the tank then I attack the carb and take it apart again and clean the jets also.

    Then I'll see if she starts :confused:

    schooner, Aug 29, 2011
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  6. bushwackerhd

    bushwackerhd New Member

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    Re: That's my next project to do

    Remove petcock and see what else comes out you might have to remove tank and clean it out also.

    Good Luck
    bushwackerhd, Aug 29, 2011
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  7. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Re: That's my next project to do

    If it was sitting for 4 yrs with only a little gas in it... it's almost a given....new fuel lines too...
    Lucifer, Aug 29, 2011
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  8. schooner

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    What Would You Clean The Gas Tank With

    Hey bushwackerhd :)

    I'm able to remove the tank with no problem. I just put it on there a few days ago.
    got no seat on it either.

    Question is:

    Will to CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE TANK WITH :confused:

    O.K. my man I'll wait till I hear your suggestions ;)

    Attached Files:

    schooner, Aug 29, 2011
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  9. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i have used the cheap gallons of carb cleaner from napa..........BUT....be very careful with it.....it will remove paint. you can try nuts with some gas and shake the tank also.....
    chucktx, Aug 30, 2011
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  10. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Seafoam

    Sea Foam | Motor Treatment

    napa, autozone, advance, pepboys etc...

    If you are just going to clean it out, put some in the tank
    slosh it around, drain, put some more in, do it again.
    hotroadking, Aug 30, 2011
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  11. schooner

    schooner New Member

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    Your Avatar Is Cool ~ The other picture Neah !!!

    Hi Lucifer :)

    I bought new gasoline. The bike is being cleaned-out with carb cleaner. Rebuilt the carb. Put it all back together and will add SEAFOAM to the gas tank tomorrow.

    Lucikfer what is good about showing a picture of a women's behind on this forum:banghead:

    AIN'T COOL MY MAN.



    schooner, Aug 31, 2011
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  12. schooner

    schooner New Member

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    THANKS - 4 - the heads - up on: SEAFOAM

    Hey hotroadking :)

    I bought a can of SEAFOAM yesterday and after putting my cleaned-up carb back together; I throw in some of that SEAFOAM in the tank.

    Being that I only have less than a gallon in the tank ~ I won't put that much in.

    I'll let you guys know how everything works out.

    THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH ;)

    schooner, Aug 31, 2011
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  13. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    Re: Your Avatar Is Cool ~ The other picture Neah !!!

    ive been sending emails to ya brother did ya get them !!!!
    baggerpaul, Aug 31, 2011
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  14. Lucifer

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    Re: Your Avatar Is Cool ~ The other picture Neah !!!

    That better....:rolleyes:
    Lucifer, Aug 31, 2011
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  15. schooner

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    Yes, I did Paul

    Hey Paul :)

    I said in the email I'll give you a call something this afternoon you time.
    Thanks for giving me and trusting me with you number. :cheers:

    Time of this email Vegas time: 7:06 A.M.

    schooner, Aug 31, 2011
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  16. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Anyone else besides me wonder what the weight limit is
    on those straps.......

    Typically used to hold things down and not up
    I wonder if the things were designed
    to hold 900 pounds in the air....

    Just remember Gravity, it's the law....
    hotroadking, Aug 31, 2011
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  17. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    ya we all told him with fresh paint its murphys law !!!!! not to start it on the cherry picker :rant:
    Last edited: Aug 31, 2011
    baggerpaul, Aug 31, 2011
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  18. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm just thinking the total weight pulling on the straps
    when they are not designed to hold things like that,

    Generally straps are designed to hold things in place.

    I'd be checking the spec's before you find that bike
    on the ground in need of several grand of work needed.
    hotroadking, Aug 31, 2011
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