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    #16
    Originally posted by Wallowgreen View Post
    I'm getting ****ed off because these units are 30% cheaper than I paid just a month or so back. Oh well.

    I have no idea why anyone would try to clean a bank of carbs that are assembled. There is no way for the solution to get to where it's needed if you do that. Not to mention the various O-rings are going to be hard and brittle regardless so the carbs need to come apart anyway to change them.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #17
      I bought one last year, very inexpensive. I was not happy with the results and ended up finishing the set the old fashioned way. The carbs didn't look any cleaner, just a dark grey, which is not a great look.

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        #18
        Originally posted by Nessism View Post
        I'm getting ****ed off because these units are 30% cheaper than I paid just a month or so back. Oh well.

        I have no idea why anyone would try to clean a bank of carbs that are assembled. There is no way for the solution to get to where it's needed if you do that. Not to mention the various O-rings are going to be hard and brittle regardless so the carbs need to come apart anyway to change them.
        Disassembly is much easier without the grunge all over them.

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          #19
          The first set I did with simple green turned out dark grey, then I put it in plain water and all the grey melted off quickly. The carbs are super clean now

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            #20
            Will soapy water or the simple green pro get the varnished fuel out of parts like the float bowls, jets, etc.? If not, what would I use in an ultrasonic cleaner like these units?
            Mad Doctor

            '78 GS550E - Need O-Rings for carbs
            '85 GS700ES - In Process of Rebuild
            '99 GSF1200S - Running --YEAH!!

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              #21
              This stuff was recommended to me but haven't actually used it yet so can't comment. Next couple of weeks and I'll know how good it is...

              It's smoke that make electronic components work.
              Every time I've let the smoke out by mistake, they never work again.
              '80 GS250T... long gone... And back!
              '86 Honda Bol D'Or... very sadly long gone
              '82 GS1000SZ
              '82 GS1100GL
              '01 Honda CBR1100XX BlackBird

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                #22
                Originally posted by maddoctor View Post
                Will soapy water or the simple green pro get the varnished fuel out of parts like the float bowls, jets, etc.? (...)
                I can report that water with dish soap worked in my case. Here's the relevant post in my rebuild thread: Clicky. Note that today I keep the solution temp at around 50°C and am bit more liberal with the amount of dish soap.
                #1: 1979 GS 550 EC "Red" – Very first Bike / Overhaul thread        New here? ☛ Read the Top 10 Newbie mistakes thread
                #2: 1978 GS 550 EC "Blue" – Can't make it a donor / "Rebuild" thread     Manuals (and much more): See Cliff's homepage here
                #3: 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer – One needs a runner while wrenching
                #4: 1980 Moto Guzzi V65C – Something to chill

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                  #23
                  I cannot speak for anyone else but Before & After pics using the Ultrasonic Cleaner Stainless Steel Industry Heater w/Timer would help . . .

                  TIA
                  1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
                  Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100

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                    #24
                    Several GSers have purchased this EBay Ultrasonic Cleaner. Based on your experiences would you buy it again or suggest something else?
                    Thanks,
                    Steve

                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6L-Ultra...cAAOSwImRYY0u0
                    1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
                    Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100

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                      #25
                      That 6L jobbie works fine.

                      Next time I use it I'm going to use Yamaha carb dip inside
                      Ed

                      To measure is to know.

                      Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                      Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                      Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                      KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                        #26
                        I have the 3L version of that ultrasonic and I've finally found something that doesn't make the carbs darken.

                        I used distilled water from Walmart, about $2.00 for 4 liters and mixed Franks Special Cleaner 40:1 and it worked really well.

                        Check out the deal on FRANK'S SPECIAL CLEANER at PRO Car Beauty Products


                        Cleaned out the nastiest sticky dried fuel and stabilizer residue and varnish in about 2 hours at 50 degrees Celsius.

                        Here's the unit I have, a before and after shot.











                        The one on the right has had 2 hours the other one just 30 mins or so as I pulled them out to remove the valve needles and seat with some heat after they cleaned up a bit.



                        I also put the jets into clean up a little, they are much cleaner than before but could use some more time or a brass cleaner product to brighten them up a little.

                        Last edited by Kiwi Canuck; 05-05-2017, 12:46 AM.
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                        2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
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                          #27
                          My chinese cheepie 6L ultrasonic died. It alternates between being quite quiet and making a screeching noise. The solution looks still so don't think there is any shaking going on or at least not much.
                          Ed

                          To measure is to know.

                          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                            My chinese cheepie 6L ultrasonic died. It alternates between being quite quiet and making a screeching noise. The solution looks still so don't think there is any shaking going on or at least not much.
                            Bummer Ed! Going to chase them up about it? Let us know how it goes if so...
                            It's smoke that make electronic components work.
                            Every time I've let the smoke out by mistake, they never work again.
                            '80 GS250T... long gone... And back!
                            '86 Honda Bol D'Or... very sadly long gone
                            '82 GS1000SZ
                            '82 GS1100GL
                            '01 Honda CBR1100XX BlackBird

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                              My chinese cheepie 6L ultrasonic died. It alternates between being quite quiet and making a screeching noise. The solution looks still so don't think there is any shaking going on or at least not much.
                              The one I built to replace my high-end cleaner that broke is still going strong for over 5 years. I use it a lot as well. What did you end up doing with your el-cheapo?

                              1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                              1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                              1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                              Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.

                              JTGS850GL aka Julius

                              GS Resource Greetings

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                                #30
                                After posting the above I tried it again and the shrieking noise has stopped and it seems to be working okay. Not very confidence inspiring. Not sure if it's okay or junk.
                                Ed

                                To measure is to know.

                                Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                                Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                                Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                                KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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