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Timati
20th April 2008, 10:06
I am attempting to clean the carbs on the Aprilia RS250 for the first time. Anyhoo, I found a spray carby cleaner from Nulon that allows me to clear all deposits without physically removing the carbs. Any word on how effective they are?

horch
21st April 2008, 15:05
sorry to hijack - but to add to this, does anyone know of an additive/cleaner that you can add to the tank and clean the carbs internally??

Waxxa
21st April 2008, 16:50
Morleys upper cylinder solution is fantastic. You can purchase at REPCO that I know about. Great for cleaning your tank, fuel lines, carbs, spark plugs.
Give it a try.

xwhatsit
21st April 2008, 21:51
I am attempting to clean the carbs on the Aprilia RS250 for the first time. Anyhoo, I found a spray carby cleaner from Nulon that allows me to clear all deposits without physically removing the carbs. Any word on how effective they are?

Nothing beats actually taking the things off and opening them up. Products like that don't always do quite what they say on the packet. Plus, then you can check and set float height, inspect the condition of emulsion tubes/slide etc.

Timati
22nd April 2008, 12:09
Nothing beats actually taking the things off and opening them up. Products like that don't always do quite what they say on the packet. Plus, then you can check and set float height, inspect the condition of emulsion tubes/slide etc.

Thanks. I was thinking of taking it apart however thought if a product could somehow clean the internals without any disassembly.

TimeOut
22nd April 2008, 12:50
Morleys upper cylinder solution is fantastic. You can purchase at REPCO that I know about. Great for cleaning your tank, fuel lines, carbs, spark plugs.
Give it a try.

+1 for it, also good for lubricating FI, pump or carbie.

I have throttle sticking problems on a TRX 500 if I go more than a tank without it.