Topic: Any Carb Cleaner Recommendations

[sparty]

I am about to take on my carb cleaning/rebuild/adjustments this weekend, but before I begin, I was wondering if anyone has come across a "go to" carb cleaner or carb dip - ya know, something that they trust and works very well.  And in the same breath, carb cleaners to stay away from.  Thanks.

[KB02]

 know that a lot of people here like that Yamaha Carb cleaner. Personally, I sue whatever is on the shelf.

[Bob Wessner]

I first tried ChemDip, yuck, nasty, etc. The used Yamaha, much better, freindlier won't harm rubber parts.

[SteveD CB500F]

Many discussions on this subject and the general consensus is that the Yamy stuff is the best.

Funnily enough, I went into my local Yamaha dealer to buy some and they said "don't use it here mate - we use Wurth carb cleaner!"

[Lumbee]

...I've used Chemdip, which I guess I would call decent.  At some point I'm gonna try some of the Yami stuff.

[MRieck]

 I think I've used the Yamaha cleaner at least 100 times...the best product I've found.

[crazypj]

I always used Yamaha carb cleaner, when the boss wasnt too cheap to buy it ( it saves time and money in the long run) The Wurth stuff works and is cheaper but I've never used Wurth dip type, only the aerosols
PJ

[SuperVel]

I just used Chem Dip in the past two days.  I think it is terrific.  It cleans the entire carb so that it is factory new.  There is only one problem.  I followed the CLYMER book in disassembly and cleaning like a new recruit follows his Sgt. through a mine field.  Now I am finding bits of rubber gasket not mentioned in or indicated by the exploded views in the CLYMERS.  And, I cannot find part numbers for the throttle/carb seals and the choke/carb seals.  Do yourself a favor and get to the dealership and get the spray type.  It won't cost as much as harming a hidden o-ring.   

Good Luck and Take Care.

Marty.

[Dusthawk]

Definitely Yama stuff where you might get it on soft parts. For the stuff I know has nothing vulnerable, I use Berryman B-12 Carb and Choke Cleaner. Man alive, that stuff hits oil, grease, whatever and Zowie, it gone right now. Don,t let it sit on paint, either. I keep a can of black rattle on hand whenever I clean the bottom of the bike and touch up whatever gets unpainted. B-12 evaporates clean, and quick spray of water and clean an a whistle.

Peace and Long Ride,

Jeff