Sorry if this has already been covered -- I've not been on email much recently, but this subject caught my eye as I skimmed through.
Has anyone suggested the Chevron Techron hack that Ray Nielsen used to share?? ?I improperly store my bike every couple of winters (or maybe a bit more frequently) and over the past 20 years, that approach has gotten me going enough times that I think I've only had to do a full carb disassemble and clean twice.? ??
Avoiding ethanol helps a lot too, but that's not too useful after the fact.
- Phaedrus
On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 8:45?PM Jeffrey Alexander via <jseconds77=
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Oh yeah! Fellow ex-pat classic CB450 classic owner. Lemme tell ya, both these bikes are similar but I left 1,000 mi oil changes, ignition timings, and carb jet cleanings behind :)?
The W carbs are BS-free but riding it consistently is key, as well as starting it bi-weekly in the off season. I have had great success with Star-Tron fuel enzyme cleaner and use 93 octane, and for my paranoia, buy gas from the same stations.
If the lazy float love tap fails, and fuel leakage persists, I think you are left with no choice but to inspect the carbs inside. So....you have the W shop manual??
Again, nobody seems to say the carb removal/reinstall is easy; actually thought the CB carb removal was quite easy.
