Clean the carbs again? (after dirty tank)

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  1. tcmdoc

    tcmdoc New Member

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    I just put my tank back on after finishing the carbs. I flushed with clr etc and it seemed fine though it did have some surface rust.

    I was wrong.

    Drove for about 10 miles and it started to "chug" a bit on acceleration.

    Check the fuel filter and it was full of rust flake...as was the fuel filter.


    I just finished the tank cleanout.......it is really really clean now.

    The bike ran fine at idle for 15 min on a bottle.......

    Just rode it for several miles and it is losing idle again! Feels sluggish as well.
    Checked the fuel filter and it is fine (installed a temp clear model).


    QUESTION Finally!!! :

    Does this sound like I have that debris/rustflake in the jets?

    Do I need to tear it down again to know for sure....(I think I know the answer..) :frown:
     
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    I doubt the jets. Anything small enough to get thru the filter will wash thru the jets. Now the screens on the back side of needle seat might start to plug.
     
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