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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: asung on September 09, 2003, 04:15:06 PM

Title: carb cleaners, shoud it be used regularly?
Post by: asung on September 09, 2003, 04:15:06 PM
Should that be used regularly, like the fuel injector cleaners for cars?
Title: carb cleaners, shoud it be used regularly?
Post by: JeffD on September 09, 2003, 05:06:07 PM
not really unless you live somewhere where there is a lot of dirt or you let it sit for a while.  I ride mine just about everyday and I have only used 1 bottle of carb cleaner in 10,000miles.   and she still runs fine.     PS im in florida.
Title: carb cleaners, shoud it be used regularly?
Post by: john on September 10, 2003, 05:59:16 AM
Most premium pump gas contains more than enough detergent to keep carbs and fuel injectors clean.  Plus modern oil virtually never turns into sludge in a motor.  So needless to say there is very little need to worry about such things.

BUT last summer Anne's bike started to hesitate more than usual and I put a little fuel injector (like a splash because 1 bottle treats 13 gallons)  cleaner into the tank.  After a tankful the carb problems went away.
Title: carb cleaners, shoud it be used regularly?
Post by: scratch on September 10, 2003, 04:49:09 PM
Carb cleaners can cause the rubber seals to swell, which may be good if you have a leak. But bad if it's a moving part, it may cause binding and eventally wear out quicker.