Ultrasonic solution?

[VK]

Looks like I am going to have to given my carbs a good cleaning.  On two previous occasions I thought this would be needed, but running carb/fuel injector cleaner through a tank of gas were sufficient to get the bike running smoothly.  This time I can no longer even get the bike to start and a reliable mechanic has confirmed that this is because the carbs are severely clogged.  I'd like to take on the cleaning task myself and was thinking it might be quicker if I used an ultrasonic cleaner to dip the carbs.  The ultrasonic cleaner I purchased ($63) indicates that I cannot use combustible solvents.  On the other hand, the various nonflammable cleaning solutions that I saw on the shelf all indicated that they should not be used on aluminum or magnesium, so I am unsure of what to do.  Any suggestions on an effective ultrasonic cleaning solutions for carburetors on the Vision? 

VK

[Lucky]

we've been cleaning them for years in Berrymans Carb Dip, that works great...

ultrasonic won't be faster, you don't dip anything more than 1/2 hour, & you can only fit so much in those ulrasonic baskets... but it should do a better job.

not using solvents in the ultrasonic is probably a safety overkill thing, i think with proper supervision it'd be fine, especially if the basket is stainless.  now, don't call me if the shed burns down...  :o :o

--Lucky

[Kevin]

A gallon of berryman's and a harbour freight sonic cleaner will do a fine job. Be careful with the heat cycle, I had the dip steaming from repeated cycling of the heater. :o 

[QBS]

Wow! A steaming hot ultrasonic dipping.  Got to be the ultimate solution for dirty carbs.

[Re-Vision]

I saw a couple of different ultrasonic models today at Harbor freight , ($25 and about $65) I see you got the bigger one.  Let us know how well it works on carbs and such. Use solvents and put it outside to be on the safe side.  BDC

[YellowJacket!]

Its like a day spa visit for your carbs...sauna, hot tub and massage.  :-)

David

[The Prophet of Doom]

Except instead of a sweedish masseuse called Helga with her boobs showing, the carbs get a balding middle age mechanic with a pot belly and his crack showing ;D

[67GTO]

Great, now I have to get that picture out of my head :(

[YellowJacket!]

Except instead of a sweedish masseuse called Helga with her boobs showing, the carbs get a balding middle age mechanic with a pot belly and his crack showing ;D

OK....Where was the "Dave, don't drink anything before reading this post" warning?!?!?  I spit Iced tea (sweet) all over my screen!  LOL....After my crappy day at work today I really needed that laugh!!

David

[Coil Coyle]

A gallon of berryman's and a harbour freight sonic cleaner will do a fine job. Be careful with the heat cycle, I had the dip steaming from repeated cycling of the heater. :o 

I have had an identical experience using the all stainless Harbor Freight model. It did a great job with the new weaker carb dip that Berryman changed to after it got warmed up.

I poured the Berryman's with it unplugged and kept spills wiped up.

If you burn down your garage, sue Lucky.

:laugh:
Coil

[Kevin]

Roro  I resemble that remark!

[Lucky]

coming soon to Craigslist:
computer equipment for sale cheap:
1 keyboard -- keys stick
1 flat panel monitor --images 'fuzzy'
1 cpu, comes with sugar ants, no extra charge...

OK....Where was the "Dave, don't drink anything before reading this post" warning?!?!?  I spit Iced tea (sweet) all over my screen!  LOL....After my crappy day at work today I really needed that laugh!!

David

[VK]

Thanks to all for the feedback.  I'll try Berryman's with the ultrasonic cleaner while keeping a watchful eye (and in an area where a fire would not burn structure).  Am swamped for the immediate future so don't know when the job will get done, but I will post results when I get to this chore.  (If Helga were to offer a hand I would surely find the time sooner rather than later!)

VK

[kiawrench]

   i use the smaller can of berryman's  little 1 gal thing with a basket . i dont worry with sonic action cleaning , as the dip will do the job with or without a vibrator .

  i find that dipping twice works best .   dip the carbs , clean them up ,dry them down, then do it again . that way , it saves all the extra time having to assemble them,mount them, then just take them off to do it all over again .
not picking on anyone at all, it just seems there are a lot of people being told to dip things again - so dipping twice the first time just makes more sense .