Re: Carbs leaking, starting problems (still)
Posted by shinyribs on Jun 12, 2012; 4:29am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Carbs-leaking-starting-problems-still-tp4022717p4022817.html
Alot of guys have had good success cleaning their tanks with muriatic acid or CLR. There are a few posts on here talking about using the CLR with really good results just recently. The CLR is much less violent and I would imagine a lot friendly to use.
I know Lucky just lined his tank and has had no problems with it,but there seems to be alot of guys with lined tanks having serious issues with them. Both DIY lined tanks and professionally done. A clean tank full of gas won't rust,even without a liner. Once you get it clean(if needed) just try to keep it full for the most part and you will be okay. Ever hear of people lining tanks in classic cars or muscle cars?Nope. Tank liners seem rampant in the motorcycle world.I dont know why. Just putting it out there. You decide for yourself on that one
Measuring your floats with a tool would be ideal,but just getting them level works for most of us here,including me. These bikes go up and down hills and lean both way at several different degrees of angle on any given ride. The float level really doesn't have to be rocket science. As long as it doesn't starve for fuel while riding or slosh out you'll be just fine. Level works.
Good luck on your project and don't let anyone discourage you.You CAN do it.Sometimes you just have to pull a little hair out in the process
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Carbs-leaking-starting-problems-still-tp4022717p4022817.html
Alot of guys have had good success cleaning their tanks with muriatic acid or CLR. There are a few posts on here talking about using the CLR with really good results just recently. The CLR is much less violent and I would imagine a lot friendly to use.
I know Lucky just lined his tank and has had no problems with it,but there seems to be alot of guys with lined tanks having serious issues with them. Both DIY lined tanks and professionally done. A clean tank full of gas won't rust,even without a liner. Once you get it clean(if needed) just try to keep it full for the most part and you will be okay. Ever hear of people lining tanks in classic cars or muscle cars?Nope. Tank liners seem rampant in the motorcycle world.I dont know why. Just putting it out there. You decide for yourself on that one
Measuring your floats with a tool would be ideal,but just getting them level works for most of us here,including me. These bikes go up and down hills and lean both way at several different degrees of angle on any given ride. The float level really doesn't have to be rocket science. As long as it doesn't starve for fuel while riding or slosh out you'll be just fine. Level works.
Good luck on your project and don't let anyone discourage you.You CAN do it.Sometimes you just have to pull a little hair out in the process
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