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hi,i have read on a thread that leaving a bike on its side stand is detramental to the fuel system but there was no reason given and i have just bought a 78/gs750 with gunged up carbs that only has a side stand fitted can anyone enlighten me.
 
blackhallr said:
hi,i have read on a thread that leaving a bike on its side stand is detramental to the fuel system but there was no reason given and i have just bought a 78/gs750 with gunged up carbs that only has a side stand fitted can anyone enlighten me.
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I am sure someone may say different, but I'd say don't worry about it. If your that desperate a center stand will be cheap on fleabay.
 
Is the #1 carb the most gunged up?

Usually it is, if the petcock is leaking a tiny bit, the fuel flows slowly into the left carb, since it is the lowest one, as it turns to goo it is replaced by more fuel, which makes more goo.

The end resut is the left one gets all gunged up.

The real problem is letting the bike sit too long.
 
tkent02 said:
Is the #1 carb the most gunged up?

Usually it is, if the petcock is leaking a tiny bit, the fuel flows slowly into the left carb, since it is the lowest one, as it turns to goo it is replaced by more fuel, which makes more goo.

The end resut is the left one gets all gunged up.

The real problem is letting the bike sit too long.
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Fair point well made. Note fix leaky fueltap.
 
when fired up on ether it ran on 2/3/4 but not on 1 but i realise that probably wouldnt be the carbs? and it has been standing on its journey from your great country to mine i have just removed carbs for cleaning but dont want to have the same problem down the line
 
most modern sports bikes only have sidestands so it cant be bad! saying that, with the older bikes like our GS's, then as stated, the fuel system has to be in top working condition to avoid any problems
 
hi,the thing is i have had brit iron most of my 49 years riding so this is a learning curve for me i cant kick the old triumph now so elctric start is needed but i wanted something with a bit of umph hence i bought the suzuki 4 weeks ago but i dont want to strip it till i get an mot on it to have it registered as a question do you know of a good carb cleaning company in uk as i have looked at doing it myself but have chickend out so of they go im in the process of listing firms at the moment
 
blackhallr said:
when fired up on ether it ran on 2/3/4 but not on 1 but i realise that probably wouldnt be the carbs? and it has been standing on its journey from your great country to mine i have just removed carbs for cleaning but dont want to have the same problem down the line
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Yes, it probably is the carbs, specifically the #1 carb as mentioned. The pilot circuit and the choke sit the lowest in the carburetor and have the smallest holes, they are the first to clog up and they will make it not run on that cylinder. When you clean the carbs, pay attention to the pilot circuit and the choke feed passage in the float bowl itself, also the brass choke feed tube coming down from the carb body.

Down the line you won't have trouble if you ride it a lot. Sitting idle is what screws them up. If you do have to let it sit for months, drain the fuel from the float bowl first.

Check the petcock, they usually are bad after 30 years.

If the petcock is leaking even a tiny bit draining the float bowls will do no good, they will refill, and reclog the jets. Especially the left one.
 
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hi,answer to 2 questions im in the north, county durham and i have removed the carbs and as you say it was a lot easier than i thought but their were air pods fitted not a box its the sonic cleaning i need doing but only a handfull of firms in uk
 
I bet you can buy a cheap ultrasonic cleaner a lot cheaper than having your carbs done by someone else.
 
blackhallr said:
hi,answer to 2 questions im in the north, county durham and i have removed the carbs and as you say it was a lot easier than i thought but their were air pods fitted not a box its the sonic cleaning i need doing but only a handfull of firms in uk
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Check ads in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics. I've seen carb renovation specialists offering a full service for ?100. Not sure what these charge but:

http://www.nrp-carbs.co.UK/shop
http://www.jrs.uk.com
 
hi,have had price from jrs ?365.80 for strp/clean will check other firm cheers
 
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