Second day of soaking and there is still junk in the bowl (carbs). I can't explain it. The outside of the carbs look brand spanking new but the inside has this almost-silica deposit crud. The mechanic that got her going last year said it was this Wisconsin reformulated gas crap. Who knows he also screwed me out of another $120.00 bucks because he didn?t check the thermostat of a used replacement housing when my bike took a dump and the brake peddle pierced the side. Well?do to weak asphalt on its center stand? and well?Crap! Oh well, that?s a whole another story!! Tomorrow is the true test. I'll put the carbs back together and put the new air filter on ($25.00 filter!!!). Taking stuff apart is fine but I don?t know about getting her back together. Playing with 20-year-old toys is scary if you're not an expert! While going over every thing I noticed she was leaking oil. I had a bolt head on the lower crankcase snap off (how the hell did that happen?!). I had to remove my new custom exhaust pipes so I could get to the bolt with the drill. I removed it with an easy out (easy as pie!) I'll grab a bolt tomorrow to replace that as well and cross my fingers that solves the leak. I will share more after the re-assembly. :o
Take care, Bryan
Seasons almost over. At least for me here in the frozen tundra! ???