Carbs and petrol

[wr40099]

Hi guys.
What are you using to clean carbs that have been left unused for a few months ?
I bought super plus from a ‘reputable supplier’ to start my wr.

Ran it up a few times in the shed and all seemed well. Ran the carb dry and drained it and it’s stood for approx 3 months due to cottage renovations.
Why are the internals covered in a green vegetational filth ?

What are you using for ultrasonic cleaners ?
Best suggestions please based on experience .

Thanks in advance.

[red998]

You can get a specific cleaner if you use an ultrasonic cleaner. My bike stood for seven years outside but was covered up and upon rebuilding the whole bike I used carb. cleaner from Toolstation, unfortunately, they no longer stock it, that worked perfectly though.

The other day I bought some "Mechanic In Bottle" from eBay and that is what I am using. Similar to above you pour some in the tank and it cleans the fuel system. This is on sale in Toolstation but only in the small bottle size at £8.99, as it was then. The larger bottle via an eBay seller is a better value.

[wr40099]

Thanks for that, I’ll have a look. I was also looking for recommendations for ultrasonic cleaners.

[red998]

For me, it would be the biggest cleaner I could afford as it can then be used for all manner of parts. If it's just for carbs then a small stainless steel one should do the job of about a litre or so depending on its dimensions.

[wr40099]

Thanks again mate, I’ll have a look round on the interweb, see what’s what.

[stusco]

If its just one carb completely strip and clean manually it will take half an hour elbow use grease kitchen cleaner or brake cleaner and a tooth brush
You will still need to strip it using an ultra sonic