Project for the next couple of weeks

[Chaharly]

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!

[dingy]

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

[Chaharly]

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?

[mini-muffin]

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

[dingy]

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

[Chaharly]

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!