Carburettor Cleaning, You are Doing it all Wrong, Ultrasonic Tanks are 🤬 at Cleaning Carbs.

A quick rant about all the misleading information surrounding motorcycle carburettor cleaning. Ultrasonic cleaning tanks are not as good as everyone would have you believe.
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[@firestorm755]

Don't beat yourself up mate. You aren't waffling, you're educating. Love your videos. Carry on as you are 👍

[@robbateman7987]

Agree, ultrasonic cleaners are used in CONJUNCTION with chemicals and airline to free internal soiling. Use of a syringe to flood the carbs while in the tank works well. Would love to know the mix that goes into Jim's carb clean fluid. My chemicals of choice are, Mentholated sprirt, white spirit, acetone to dissolve the gum left behind. any carb cleaner spayed into ALL holes followed by air then a check with liquid, most folk forget the air passages and concentrate on fuel drilling. A good way to verify those unmetred bypass holes Jim was talking about is to snug down the fuel idle screw and spray cleaner via the pilot jet hole and see if it sprays well out of those 3 holes with the butterfly open, only on Cv carbs though. Goes without saying that you need a v clean working environment to service carbs. Also use your manual for the correct settings and quality parts if you need them, we get many in that the old parts are more than serviceable and have been replaced by cheap low quality parts and make the job worse. Like the ultrasonic cleaners, just fitting a repair kit will not be the full answer. Know the basics of who they are supposed to work before you dive in, it is cheaper and quicker in the long run. looking forward to that V max running well Jim.

[@basilwatson1]

the syringe to get chemicals in is a good idea !

[@firebird14420]

I learned that from Shane on How to Wrench "the syringe way is the only way"

[@mickl8212]

Agreed, also rubber flex hose onto an air gun over those holes can get some pressure down there to dislodge any corrosion. Oh and my missus went crackers when she saw a picture of fully stripped down R6 carburettors on the kitchen table! (Has to be in a clean environment).

[@Errol.C-nz]

Would love a sonic tank.. I've long used tergo or aviation stripper.. watch for any reactions with the Ali for magnesium content.. but a 30min soak & a good water hot jet wash works really well.. acetone etc hasn't always worked for me

[@thehighwayman4013]

“Got to have a little bit of a talk about something that is really getting on my tits” 😂. Possibly the best start to a KZbin video ever. I love this channel. An absolute professional with no BS and entertaining too. Please keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@volvogt21]

I noticed it too purely based on what I have learned from you. Great video. I do like his channel because he loves all and any bikes

[@andrewstaton4969]

Love your channel, only discovered it recently and so grateful for the output. 2 small gripes Stop apologising for waffling, it's what I want to hear . Also,you can't lecture us about carb cleaning when you won't reveal your secret formula. You could start selling it

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Two very fair points! With regards to the carb cleaner I use. As I've mentioned, I have it made for me. The legal implications of selling an untested chemical to the public would be terrifying! No amount of money would be worth the risk. It would only take one person deciding to sue me, and that would be the end of my entire business.

[@andrewstaton4969]

@SuperbikeSurgeryTV Fully understand that Jim. Keep the videos coming. I feel a sinead o connor moment coming, in the field of motorcycle maintenance, repair, diagnostics......nothing compares to u..😄

[@toolzandnewideas]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV By telling others that you have it specially made for you also exposes the person that makes it for you, you must have realized this before you told everyone about it, if it is made from controlled chemicals not available here in the Uk without an apropriate licence then both of you could be in a whole load of trouble, just saying.

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

​@@toolzandnewideas​ Not controlled chemicals in their own right. The guy who is making it has been an industrial chemist for almost 40 years, and understands risks involved and recommends appropriate PPE to use etc. Getting any chemicals approved for sale is a very expensive and long winded process so it can't be sold to the public. There is nothing in the law (I've checked) that prohibits me using it privately, so long as the public aren't exposed.

[@toolzandnewideas]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV Then there is the disposing of the waste to deal with, here most are oblivious to the regs on all sorts of potions that are available over the counter. It would have better been kept a secret instead of ticing others to ask about it, not a ploy I would have used for whatever reason, but sharing the formula for others to try would help everyone who loves to help others.

[@spinaway]

What is the best chemical cleaner for Carbs?

[@ShootingAir]

The old, simple standby of sending carb cleaner through each passage to make sure it's flowing has never failed me. Now, that's not the Cleaning part, that's the final (and initial) check. Can't believe anyone charging money doesn't do that 100% of the time. Seconds of time and less than a dollar in cost to ensure everything's flowing like it should.

[@vidvidbiker]

Very fine monofiliment fishing line is your friend when cleaning those internal passages, poke away with cleaning fluid until it pops through.

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Great tip! I'm going to try that!

[@julianpritchard2558]

Finally a quality mechanic saying what I’ve been saying for years. Ultrasonic cleaning only cleans what the fluid gets to, even then you need to visually check and probably clean manually with chemicals.

[@pabsocs]

please do a vid of you going through the process

[@karlwaldron9300]

Couldn’t agree more I’ve been in the trade for 17 years never needed/used an ultrasonic cleaner just used the right chemicals and the right tool and knowledge! Had many customers requesting carb clean and balance not had one bad return!

[@jeremiah1st]

I started on a v max I bought without exhaust, carburators stuck, could'nt even turn the throtlle, engine not stuck, compression okay, battery was empty and corroded, no coolant,little oil in the engine looking oily, no water or gasoline in engine,clutch working,brakes hardly working. So I removed the airfilter and sprayed just a tiny bit of carbcleaner into the inlets. After one hour I tried to move the throttle with a screwdriver at the carburator and it slowly came lose, I sprayed a little more carbcleaner and waited half an hour and tried the gashandle and it worked smoother by every pull. Then I bypassed the tank with a bottle of gasoline and connected my powerpack to the bikes poles and turned ignition on, switch to run, the Vboost activated and I pushed the start button........It ran immediately thanks to the adition of WD40. So I can state that carbcleaner does the job. I pre cleaned the carbs just to find out if the engine would run. So knowing the engine has no issues sofar I think it pays off when I fix this bike. So I will take it apart and rebuild it. The inside of the screwheads of the engine are untouched....only the clutch has been replaced. So I will disassemble the carbs, clean them thoroughly with carbcleaner and renew all seals, jets and intake manifolds. I use Plutoline Carbcleaner and with ultrasone I use Tickopur R33 in a stronger mix with distilled water. I did the same with a Yamaha XS750 special from 81 and managed, with a lot of feedback from youtube, to get it running at it's first reborn cold start. And indeed.....An ultrasonic cleaner is not a miracle machine.....it's good to use after using the carbcleaner.

[@3Repete]

In automotive 4 barrel carbs the single round hole is the idle port and the one under the butterfly is normally rectangular and called a transition slot. That slot pulls idle fuel when the throttle is cracked. And it feeds idle fuel until air rushing past it creates enough vacuum for the primary circuit to flow through the main venturis. That is the transition, when switching to the main circuit, handling most of the fueling. I normally adjust the throttle blade to make the transition slot square for a carb setup start point. I was glad to hear a pro such as yourself saying that is where carburetors are normally hiding clogs and dirt. Learned that today. This was my first time watching you. I enjoyed your candor.

[@markbarnetto]

Lost count of how many carbs I’ve stripped and cleaned over the years (mostly cars I admit) … never used an ultra sonic cleaner … Jim you are on the money yet again . 👍

[@bearcatracing007]

I used one once when we first got one in the workshop, that was the last time. In the time they were in the cleaner, I could have had them cleaned finished and back on the bike!

[@jackpoell1673]

That’s what my mechanic also says. Strange that people tend to look for the easiest (cheapest) way of doing the work or letting it done. It seems to be this way nowadays. Anyway, good work doesn’t come cheap.

[@HepcatHarley]

It's all a lack of verification. I'm guilty of having trusted an Ultrasonic bath but I always check passages with an airline or air canister afterwards and yes have found blockages.

[@TheMajictech]

I’ve cleaned a lot of carbs with an ultrasonic and simple green. Everything from decades old corroded vehicle carbs to varnished up and corroded motorcycle carbs. NEVER had an issue. But I’ve yet to see a completely blocked port either. I always remove everything that will come off and when it comes out blow out all the ports and channels with compressed air with spray carb cleaner used mostly as a drying agent and to visually verify the ports flow properly when blowing the air through.

[@N3RFTHIS]

They are great at cleaning carbs. But they don't manage to get packed passages clear. Not always anyway. Ive put 12 carbs through with mixed results.

[@torquewrenchmax]

That was the most important thing anyone could ever hear, tanks have their place - not the be all and end all. Thanks for the vid... It gets on my nerves too. Makes my teeth hurt. Keep up the great vids ... looking forward to the next Vmax video....

[@writerguy78]

Brilliant video. I have an ultrasonic cleaner and have cleaned my carb 3 times in the tank and still have issues. I've been cleaning carburetors for 30 years the old fashion way and thought I'd invest in some new technology, but sometimes, the old ways are the best. Keep the waffle coming, my friend. Please waffle on, we're still watching and still learning 😁

[@PaulMappud]

A carb cleaning vid is a rabbit hole I wouldn't mind going down, my mate Warren says he's up for it too...

[@craigobenjo5625]

Love your content Jim, I literally stop what I'm doing and watch when you post a video. Keep it up 😊

[@HalfdeadRider]

My bike was off the road for seven years, five of which were under a cover outside so it needed a lot of work to recommission it. I was told that the carbs were ultrasonically cleaned set up and balanced, I don't know if any further cleaning was done but I have had zero issues in over three years, maybe I just got lucky.

[@nickrider5220]

Perfectly explained Jim 👍🏻🍻

[@gilesbristow123]

Thanks Jim such great info, tried sorting my carbs couple of times and still not right, didn’t know about those holes 🙄 but almost certainly that’s what it is as exactly how you describe, guess they are coming off again 🤣

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

I'm glad the information was useful, that's why I do it. We are all here for the love of motorbikes!

[@toolzandnewideas]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV The why not share the formual for others to try out themselves, so others might benefit from it?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

​@toolzandnewideas Because it took a lot of time experimenting and money to develop. I'm running a business, not a charity! It constantly amazing to me that people expect everything for free. I'm already giving away all my hard earned knowledge willingly. Apparently that's not enough, and I have to give up the few trade secrets I have left 😂. Thanks for your comments. I think! 🤔

[@toolzandnewideas]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us, What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal. pure wisdom spoken a long time ago by Albert Pike, very few really understand what this means and why sharing knowledge is a noble act, money has nothing to do with it. I am truly grateful for the years of time and knowledge given to me for free by my tutors, and have recipicated the same to all of my studens and apprentices in the motorcycle world regardless of the cost, little do we realise but kindness in not an act for personal gain, it is a way of life..

[@Bevoin1970]

You have just described perfectly the symptoms my Kawasaki KZ1300 displays below 2500 rpm. Above those Revs she runs like a dream. Stop / Start traffic however and it's a splutter and splother Pull away. Love your videos. 5*

[@paulbudford]

Makes perfect sense to me.

[@bluehazeboy]

I agree with you 100%, I recently had to buy another carb for a Yamaha dt175,as the original one developed crack in the body,so I started with a clean of the body,then stripped it apart,cleaned the jets in a clock cleaning solution,& that brings up brass like new,the really bad part was the fuel supply tube,& that was totally blocked,took me ages to get all the gunge out,then it went in the ultrasonic cleaner,replacement carb back on the bike & all good,thanks for the videos,all great stuff,top job mate

[@andrewbuckley5048]

Another great, no nonsense & straight to the point post. Like all tools, sonic cleaners have a place on the bench & are brilliant but like every tool, they have their limitations. Love watching & listening to Jim as he dissects each process of the job in hand, if you listen to any mechanic the best is an ex race mechanic. Be it cars, karts or motorcycles, these are thrashed from start to finish & the saying "When the flag drops the BS stops" is totally true on the track. So you keep waffling on Jim, it does make perfect sense 😉👍👌

[@vicepride2568]

Always great content and extremely useful and valuable information !! Thank you kindly

[@kepamurray1845]

What he did to that CX was atrocious. He's as rough as guts. BUT, he does get bikes running and does have some good advice. The Mikuni BS36 carbs are so sensitive to clean idle circuits. I found a set with 3 of the 4 bodies were cracked. Epoxied the housings and the problem disappeared. Ultrasonic will never fix that.

[@mickymondo7463]

Having cleaned multiple sets of carbs over the years using an ultrasonic tank, providing the carbs are completely stripped and the correct chemicals are used and the tank is heated then I seldom find an issue. I use a syringe to ensure the fluid is in the galleries, and if the plug in the gallery ends need removing then that gets done, and new plugs installed. I soak the jets etc in acetone for a couple of days prior to going in the tank and I use a wire basket for the smaller parts. Afterwards the galleries are blown through with a solvent aerosol before blown through with an airline and then a dewatering agent and blown through again with air. Often the carbs will require multiple sessions in the tank especially if they have been sat for years with fuel degrading So far I have not been defeated by a set although occasionally a pilot jet has to be replaced on smaller four cylinder carbs. However this all takes time and time costs and most people don't want to spend a couple of hundred quid on cleaning and new parts, the usual whinge is that they can get a set on ebay for a hundred quid.

[@michiel1362]

So what will dissolve the blockage..? What product… trade secret i guess but some chemist should know

[@richardallan455]

Until I’m told otherwise there’s KZbin and all its pitfalls.Snake oil Salesman saying this works , buy this 💰.

[@goldCrystalhaze]

I would like to know which product is good for chemical cleaning too and I'm not a big fan of "trade secrets", for the following reasons: 1) what does a trade secret mean? If only a few people know it, then they get the all the job and get paid, while the rest mechanics lose clients? I doubt that. Occasionally, the second class gets paid more in the long run. In many cases, they luckily succeed in having results on a bike. It is in the details, that the first mechanics win over the second mechanics and customers most of the times don't notice or don't care for those details. 2) I always thought that knowledgea should be a shared thing among us. That's how we all came that far, someone else shared his knowledge with us, so that we can stand here and talk about trade secrets. No one was born with a set of knowledge about anything. 3) I know that some people are ungrateful and will never appreciate your help, but many others will appreciate your help. I always remember those who helped me and this is how I like to be remembered. I don't want to sound offensive here, just expressing my opinion.

[@rsbharley4766]

No waffling mate, well put. Cheers

[@pauldavis8421]

Excellent channel ! An absolute treasure trove of information ! Thank you !

[@cabbage681]

I got offered a carb cleaning service, when I explained I didn't have the equipment to re balance the carbs after fitting them, they tried to assure me that because they werent going to take them off the bar they wouldn't need to be re balanced, I just walked away quickly.

[@leeandjancruise]

I can watch your waffling for hours Jim no problem. I had a carb problem on my Honda CB450 K5, left cylinder worked fine, right cylinder was a bitch. the engine ran rich and I couldn't get it leaner. Both carbs cleaned and set up the same but difficult to start when cold, after that starting and running no problems all day but still running rich. Anyway the bike was recently sold but I would love to know what the problem was, didn't know about Superbike Surgery last summer's riding season when I'd run out of ideas and just put up with it.

[@rafaellastracom6411]

I have actually been thinking of this recently given the volume of videos using ultrasonic baths and calling it done. Like you say, it might work for some but for the majority it needs proper chemical as well as physical cleaning. Great video, important point.

[@markwood9755]

Brilliant. Thank You, love your presentation style and passion. As always learnt loads😀👍

[@leaflee2066]

You are spot on my friend and one of the few motorcycle channels I watch, having been a motorcycle mechanic for many years there are to many channels that make me think what a bodge. I haven't watched the channel you mentioned since his video "Resurrecting A Vintage Yamaha Dirt Bike" and if anyone is interested skip to 28:39 to find out why. Keep up the good work and I've said it before it's not waffle you are imparting valuable information.

[@chris9650]

Bearded mechanic is entertaining education for me. Your channel for me is something I sit down and watch properly with no distractions because there will be a wealth of information on each video. Ultrasonic cleaning for me is a tool is maybe make a start on something but manual cleaning is the gold standard.

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@basilwatson1]

hahaa 35? years as a motorcycle engineer ... my daily driver is an old Royal Enfield this morning it decided not to start first kick Carb off airline carb on 5 min max Sorry but you can keep your high tech Ive yet to use a ultra sonic tank

[@markaddy53]

great video lad not waffling at all keep up the great work

[@andeanrider6355]

Good info. Thanks mate.

[@birchwoodbiker]

At last someone who knows what there talking about, I don't use them, I use carb cleaner a air hose elbow grease, I've never had one failed 50 years of owning my own bikes

[@bsb4038]

Brilliant info.. thank you. One question please, is that the same info regarding throttlebodies (r1200gs) tia

[@ZAMsChannel]

Thanks Jim...

[@sirkitchalott]

Thank you. I've got a gs450 to strip down, I've not got an ultrasonic cleaner - won't get one now, I'll do it the traditional way.

[@LiquidAudio]

You're exactly like me, I don't watch too many electronics repair channels either because I also just get annoyed. There is so much nonsense out there and just a little really good stuff. This channel is a good'un!

[@frankwilliams3081]

I don't have any interest in bikes as such..... nor do I work on engines or vehicles of any type..... I almost never comment on video's either. My youtube subscriptions cover a broad church of interests. But most of the channels I subscribe to have one thing in common, the passion of the "youtuber" shines through. Your passion for bikes and doing it "right" is dazzling. I subscribed because of your passion and presenting style a few weeks ago

[@scottwheeler5665]

Thanks Jim your brilliant mate keep what your doing love watching your videos 😁👌

[@peted7295]

I watched the same video and thought there's no way those are properly clean. Those transition holes are a real pain to get at, I've found a bristle pulled from a nylon brush usually works if you can get it in there.

[@alxace]

Thank You for taking the time to share information and Your knowledge! I really appreciate it and have learned a lot from Your videos. The spray copper grease for brakes will be with me forever. I don't really like carbs, as I don't fully understand them. I understand the basic theory, but as I haven't worked on many, they are a bit mysterous to me. Also - where do You get parts to rebuild them? My CBR1000F would need a going over, but I'm sure I would need new seals. Can You recommend a high-quality brand? I am really afraid of poor quality aftermarket parts.

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

As you've just mentioned, poor quality aftermarket parts are everywhere. Whenever possible, and if funds allow, use genuine parts. Obviously, it's not always possible. A good sorce fir aftermarket stuff is nrp-carbs.co.uk/ Thanks for the comment 👍

[@flexjay87]

Good video, with pertinent information. I have seen " The Bearded Mechanic" and he is a good mechanic, especially compared to the average guy walking down the street. But, one important point should be made : Most channels with people working on their bikes, are NOT in your league of expertise , period, end of story.

[@575ban]

Hey Jim. You've just described my scenario almost down to a T. I stripped and cleaned my carbs from my ZX7R P6, ultrasonic cleaned the bodies etc.... But I did (think I'd) clean the jets and squitered carb cleaner through the arteries of the carb bodies but when I put them all back together, balanced them as best as I could given the scenario, I still have a miss fire from idle upto 4-5000rpm, same as previous. If I put the choke on so far, it runs like a dream. Do I need to recheck my pilot circuit? Cheers Jim. Great videos 👍

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

100%, it definitely sounds like something is going on with the idle circuit. That's for the comment, and good luck 🙏👍

[@575ban]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV thanks for the reply Jim. I'll get them removed and have another bash at them 👍

[@JimBiddle.]

That had more than a touch of "I'm not angry, just disappointed". I wish Dan would wind his neck in a bit, Craig is quite entertaining, though. Having watched this though, I have been guilty of thinking my ultrasonic cleaner fixes everything. Comment for the algorithm.

[@leelee9788]

I have the same problem, having a larger tank can help reduce it by being able to rotate the carbs until the bubbles stop

[@noelkeenan3364]

It makes perfect sense the carb journals will air lock you live and your learn cheers mate

[@bmw540ise]

Love this channel Because he talks a lot of sense

[@Retirement_Life]

I spent hours and hours cleaning out idle jets in 3 Amal carbs on my old T160 with various chemicals. It was a real pain, but when they finally came clean, what a difference! I would still use this method today…

[@steviewylie5267]

Got set of old blocked pilot jets not used i bought new ones,thinking ive got access to some industrial anti scale was thinking of soaking them an leaving them as an experiment. 😊😊

[@motocondria]

Great video. Cheers from Portugal

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Great upload and information, thanks for your insight and experience, it's very much appreciated. I'm going to be doing the carbs on one of my bikes in the next year or two and they have been stood for about fifteen years. I'm guessing that cleaning with with carb cleaner and a set of brushes is the way to go and maybe ultrasonic afterwards, when I know all the jets and various holes are clear and free of debris? Would you recommend that method as the way forward?

[@marktromans2945]

Very useful information, thankyou

[@andyjrichie6709]

I watch that channel also, and totally agree with you. Why wouldn't you want to remove the mixture screw, clean it 100 % as you should then balance carbs, why cut corners. Sorry don't comment much, but feel the need on this one. Great video

[@paultrainer4560]

Brilliant! It seems the facts are still the facts.

[@matthewharmer1656]

Nice one, cheers.

[@danielsale3805]

Great video and information but you should seriously consider doing a step by step carb clean using the ultrasonic cleaner. You have no idea how many people you would help. By the way I'm convinced that you are my go to guy if ever anything goes wrong with my bandit 1200.

[@buncobooth]

Cruzcampo for the win !

[@motocondriac]

Hello. What chemicals would you recomend?

[@ronniegilmour7538]

Cruzcampo man.. superb jim

[@ribbster123]

its the balancing the carbs at 3000 rpms that gets me lol , overheating the bike exploding cooling pipes .

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

😂😂 Completely agree. He really did have a Delboy moment!

[@toolzandnewideas]

One of the most important checks you do on any in depth service is, check that the fan cycles before doing any lengthy proceedures, thus eliminating any possible problems.

[@martinowl]

I believe this ultrasonic myth was started many years ago by contributors to the classic bike mags. They all raved about the wonderful job an ultrasonic clean had done. They were believable because of the standard of restored machines they produced. Whether they actually ran properly is not clear. On a personal front, I glad you have started ranting about this because a set of my carbs could do with a bit of fettling, so you have saved me from sourcing a Place to send them to be cleaned. Keep up the waffle!👍

[@TheMostDangerousWayPossible]

Ive been saying this for years, I didnt buy an ultrasonic machine until a few years ago to just help tidy them up better and use less chemicals. If you watch any of his videos its pretty clear his level of expertise and knowledge, not to knock him he makes great videos. if you want a real laugh watch his bible thumper brothers generic ass motorcycle videos. we appreciate your dedication to the craft!

[@Kjutte1]

Very useful!

[@niclaswelander4509]

i like when you thinking loud....carb fear!..

[@paulmessenger1006]

Always said they wont clean pilot jets.

[@toolzandnewideas]

The ultrasonic will clean them if placed in seperately, but will still need poking first if completely blocked, the sure way to see if they are fully open is to use a set of jewellers broaches, try the brand new jet/s on a reamer or a used one that you know that is fully open and see how far the jet/s sits down on the chosen reamer, then you have an accurate guide to work with. So many after market jets are way out from the OEM part, try a few and you will see what I'm saying here, the reamer sets can be obtined from, H S Walsh & Sons, part number for the Begeon kit is, 1896- C.

[@richardallan455]

Great that we have been re -educated but Hilarious to see many comments inferring prior knowledge re turning carbs and the real probability of solutions not able to perform for the reason Jim suggests.Ultrasonics are used in Hospitals and it’s essential that the advice given is followed.

[@munter10]

I hate to waffle, BUT, I ultrasonic clean my carbs and then, after the U SONIC I spray carb cleaner fluid thru EVERY passage way and drilling I can find… then blow out with compressed air …. Does that make sense? Job’s a good ‘un 😅

[@andrewmalpas-od6ku]

Finally it's so nice to see someone saying about ultrasonic cleaners,I'm the same as you I've done bikes for over 25 years same as you i tend to do a couple of sets a week,I did a review on a sonic cleaner last year for classic racer mag and said the same in the review the carbs look pretty but as you said they are not clean where it's needed and I ain't got hours to boil them and then clean them anyway I have and will always do them by hand it's as bad as people saying triumphs are manufactured in UK,ha,they are assembled here,manufactured in Indonesia,they don't believe me,anyway waffling,thanks for Ur vid and all your vids i feel ur pain somedays cheers

[@Greg-ks5tk]

What is the next best chemical cleaner you would recommend AFTER your confidential, top secret, chemist friends, blend?

[@toolzandnewideas]

Try out the carb cleaner from Larsons labelled, ERC top professional line "Vergaser -Reinnginer", soak all of the brasswork in it neat and they will come out like new, also inject it neat down all of the passageways before ultrasonic cleaning, and if you want clear passages, connect to the fuel in hose and flush using a small submersible pump and let it gently flush through for another couple of hours, because varnish and stubborn gremlins reeeeally takes some removing if the carbs have stood for any length of time.

[@mickl8212]

So what's the carb cleaning chemical that's used to clean all these tiny transition holes?

[@leavemyrightsalone]

Sounds like the equivalent of throwing your child into the swimming pool, expecting a gold star swimmer.

[@grahamsgoodies7531]

The old methods are the best😊

[@spatchist]

Not a single 'does that make sense ?' I made my ultrasonic cleaner using instructions from Ichiban moto - 5/5 , would build again ! The human spirit lives in hope - the hope that a magic device will solve all problems, I wonder what the next magic device will be ?

[@jandlouhy6914]

Great comment , one possible way is using chloroform as universal organic laboratory solvent ,(tested) , boiled in laboratory glass and guiding the steam in silicon tube to entry of carburettor channels ,the dynamic stream and elevated temperature work miracles . Do it only outside , the vapours were used as anesthetic for surgery in the past .

[@jerrybigrig9475]

I'm going to head down to the hardware store .. See if I can buy a gallon of chlorophorm...

[@stephensansom1492]

So you wouldn't have used the ultrasonic while working in someone else's garage without access to your tools and workshop?

[@queenslander954]

How’s the thumbnail photo. .. 😂. Mate do you have your actors equity card ?

[@lrdisco2005]

Wait until house is empty, fill deep pan with solvent and put on a gas ring. Hang carbs on wire. Ignore the fumes and smoke, job done😅

[@Eastsussexbiker]

I have had great success with Ultrasonic cleaner cured my running issues.

[@Shuckmagnet]

So basically the ultrasonic cleaners are all you need to get a complete thorough clean carburettor.

[@colinhall8998]

Put a 50 micron inline fuel filter on your bike and use zero ethanol fuel and you won’t need to clean them. I’ve done 30,000 mile with no issues.

[@andy198712]

You gotta tell us the secret sauce bud??

[@toolzandnewideas]

Or share the formula for others to try outfor themselves, nothing illegal in that.

[@Busaboy1300]

God I love your videos.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Bloody ell..so my wire brush, hammer, tomato ketchup and a large whisky arent the way then?. Bugger!. 😁🍻👍

[@jerrybigrig9475]

🤣👍😅

[@colfergusson4242]

Love it Jim, this should be a segment on a Friday "it's really getting on my tits" as always great advice bloody great channel long may it last , have a good weekend 🍻 don't forget to use the ultrasonic "carb cleaner"😂😂

[@Mrtokc]

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[@HappyAcorn-kn8vb]

Strip the carbs do it the old way it's best don't be lazy.

[@toolzandnewideas]

I know you mean well but you worry too much Jim, as you have aforementioned, most have no clue what they are doing and really need visuals to help them work things out, getting concerned will make no real difference to the overall outcome.

[@todthehero]

Hey jim, Not knocking the guy either but.. on the turbo busa vid once he removed the pan and took out the pick up strainer, which was full of timing chain guide parts and probably bits of piston, this was just after him explaining about all the oil galleries getting blocked from debris. He Then proceeds to say, I think I will just rebuild the top end and not strip the cases. I'm certainly no mechanic or expert but I can clearly see this is the most pointless decision to make when "rebuilding" an engine. He Thinks the damage could be from a missed gear and possibly valve float from excessive revs? Maybe a fork is bent or excessively worn? How would you know without striping it. I mean surly there ain't a better time to do it once its on the desk and in bits already? To me that's just laziness and not a good example of standards. After watching your vids I would 100% send my bike to you for a full rebuild, you are professional and have the highest standards of cleanliness and precision. And your vids are the best advertisement for your business. But I would be very wary to send something to a guy who can't be bothered to strip clean and check a blown engine before building it Sorry went on a jim style rant there 🤣

[@jerrybigrig9475]

Evidently you didn't watch the whole video... He completely split the cases ..

[@todthehero]

@@jerrybigrig9475 oops 🤦🏻‍♂️ after he said that I'd seen enough 🤣