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Picked up an old Honda CB750 for $400 and the carbs were full of rust
Found this 1982 CB750 on Craigslist out in Payson. Previous owner said it ran fine but I knew better. Three hours with an ultrasonic cleaner and a $15 rebuild kit got it idling smooth. Anyone else wasted a weekend on gummed up carbs from sitting?
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jason9587d ago
Picked one up that was actually a 1979 (or maybe it was a 1980 I forget) and the tank looked like a crime scene inside. Spent two days with vinegar and a bag of drywall screws spinning around in there to get the crud out. My neighbor walked by and asked if I was making some kind of weird cocktail.
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gibson.seth7d ago
That "neighbor asked if I was making a cocktail" line really got me. I saw a tip online somewhere about using electrolysis instead of the screw method, you basically hook a battery charger to the tank and it lifts rust off like magic. Might be easier on your sanity next time you find a crusty survivor.
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