Storing Carbs

Post by **Sprinter** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:28 pm

I'm going to take my carbs off so I can do my valve clearances. Whats the best way to store them? It will be for a couple of weeks. Clingfilm, plastic bag, inside or outside(in unheated garage)?

Post by **Drunkn Munky** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:23 pm

Never had a problem with mine sitting on the bench in the garage for months, just cover and stuff rags in the stacks.

Post by **Sprinter** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:10 pm

Cool, just wanted to make sure. Thanks

racesupplies · Post by **racesupplies** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:06 pm

Give em a good squirt with WD40 or something if theyre in a cold garage,cant hurt.Make sure they are empty as well.

Post by **Cammo** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:52 pm

If your carb inlet rubbers are old having them off the bike for a while can sometimes spell death for them.

You can sit them in a warm spot which helps, I also sometimes sit them in a jar of petrol for a day or two before refitting to make sure they're pliable. Or you could buy new ones...

Post by **Sprinter** » Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:51 pm

I think I'll stick them in petrol this time.

Thanks, I was slightly worried about the inlet rubbers as I've never had the carbs off for more than 24 hours before.

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