Chaharly Posted January 26, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 26, 2010 My buddy bough a a 72 CB 500 with a 550 engine and a Kawasaki front end. He wants to learn how to ride. It's been sitting for four years with half a tank full of gas. First we have to clean out the gas tank, then we're gonna sandblast the carbs. Then were going to clean/empty the brake lines out, I checked and it was empty, but there was just a little in the cylinder still. Then, before we even try to get it running, im going to drop the oil, and get new spark plugs. And if all else goes right, a fresh new paint job He spent $400 on this bike, so hopefully we can get it running right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted January 26, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 26, 2010 You might not want to sandblast carbs. Look at soda blasting them. A grain of sand is large enough to block some of the passages in a carb. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted January 26, 2010 You might not want to sandblast carbs. Look at soda blasting them. A grain of sand is large enough to block some of the passages in a carb. Gary Yeah, at least the soda will dissolve right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted January 26, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 26, 2010 Sounds like a fun project. Plus with the weather not being great gives you plenty of time to get it done before riding season kicks in. Might want to soak the carbs a bit in some seafoam. It can help loosen some of the gunk stuck in them, before you blast them. Might make it a little easier. Oh take some pics as you go along we love pics. Plus resurrecting a bike is always nice to see. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted January 26, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 26, 2010 Yeah, at least the soda will dissolve right? Yes, baking soda, from almost any grocery store. Look at thread below. Cougar posted a low cost blaster you can make. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=44637 Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted January 27, 2010 Aw thanks, I love you guys, We'll get pictures as the weeks go along I should also get a before and after picture for my kickstarter leg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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