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carb dipped??

Started by mdskinner731, August 25, 2007, 10:11:01 PM

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mdskinner731

ok call me stupid or what ever but... :o what does it mean to have your carbs "dipped" i kno i gotta do that but what is it ???  lol thanks
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h2olawyer

There is a company called Berryman's.  They make a carb cleaning product called Chem-Dip.  It comes in a slightly undersized paint type can - about 1/2 - 3/4 gallon.  It has a basket inside the can.  You disassemble the carb, put all the metal parts in the basket & dip it in the can for about 1/2 hour.  Cleans the gunk off the carbs well - unless you are forced to buy the California certified version.

H2O
If you have an accident on a motorcycle, it's always your fault. Tough call, but it has to be that way. You're in the right, and dead -on a bike. The principle is not to have any accident. If you're involved in an an accident, it's because you did not anticipate. Then, by default, you failed.

Lucky

Someone needs to visit my site:
http://www.xz550.com/carbindex.html
click on "Carb Cleaning"
1982/3 XZ550 Touring Vison, Gold on Black

Night Vision

you might not find the Berryman's Chem-dip in a can around here. I've found the spray cans at pep boys though...

Advanced Auto has gallon size cans of Gunk with the basket.... works fine
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h2olawyer

The spray Berryman's is a different chemical make-up than the dip.  Berryman's dip has an amazing odor and a swampy green color.  Open the can in a well ventilated area!!  The last time I did some carbs, mine seems to have lost its strength.  May have to buy another can before the next dipping session.  The last can did lots of carbs, though - Visions, Datsun P/U, Quadra-Jets, Carters, Holleys - must have done at least 20 carbs.  Plus, its getting pretty old, at least a dozen years.  It doesn't seem to be doing its job as well anymore.

H2O
If you have an accident on a motorcycle, it's always your fault. Tough call, but it has to be that way. You're in the right, and dead -on a bike. The principle is not to have any accident. If you're involved in an an accident, it's because you did not anticipate. Then, by default, you failed.

Lucky

Berrymans absorbs water from the air, so keep it well sealed. i seal it even while in the dipping process.  after a few dips it seems to get stronger, but loses it's potency over time.  yeah, after 12 years it's time to spring for a new can, lol
1982/3 XZ550 Touring Vison, Gold on Black

h2olawyer

Was great for 10 years.  Always used & stored as you mentioned, Lucky.  Just finally lost its potency - maybe Berryman makes a Viagra or Cialis like product to reinvigorate their dip?!?   :D

H2O
If you have an accident on a motorcycle, it's always your fault. Tough call, but it has to be that way. You're in the right, and dead -on a bike. The principle is not to have any accident. If you're involved in an an accident, it's because you did not anticipate. Then, by default, you failed.

Frankenvision

The Pep Boys here in Detroit stopped carrying the gallon Berrymans.  I had bought my last can there about 5 years ago.  The manager said something about an excessive hazmat shipping charge.  I found the Gunk gallon dip at another chain and it worked just fine...cleaned out a set of CB900 carbs that had been sitting for over 10 years.  It is a different formulation...it doesn't have that oil film on top and turns the rinse water milky.  About the same price...under $20.

Ed

mdskinner731

ya i think i gat somthing similar... its in a big 5 gallon container that has big warning lables about not getting in to contact w/ skin and its a carb cleaner that works quite well... nvr put 2 and 2 together and thought of using it... lol ::) looks like i kno what im doing in the near future...thanks
"he who has the most toys when they die, wins..."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
if it moves and its not supposed to-duct tape
if it dont move and its supposed to- wd-40
Redneck Law