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XJ 1100 carbs opened up today

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by MN-Maxims, Apr 1, 2012.

  1. MN-Maxims

    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    Went to fire up the bike after a short winter rest.
    It was not running so w ell so I thought to pull the carbs and go through and see what was up.
    Float bowls had what looked like rust in the bottom and the brass jets and emulsion tubes were green? Everything else looked OK
    Not sure why the parts turned green?
    I'm gong to flush the tank before that goes back on. Meanwhile I'll be waiting for some new float bowl gaskets from Len.
    Thoughts?
     
    MN-Maxims, Apr 1, 2012
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  2. mlew

    mlew Well-Known Member

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    Mositure in the fuel will make brass turn green.
     
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  3. McGyver

    McGyver New Member

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    Agreed. Flush the tank with fresh gas, detailed cleaning of carbs and blow out all ports with compressed air. Mine were plugged with sludge: remnants of the tank liner.
     
    McGyver, Apr 2, 2012
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    Hvnbnd Active Member

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    Next year lay it up with some Sea Foam, it REALLY works!!!
     
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