How To: Clean Carburetors Like a Pro!

[@yeeaahBUDDY]

A few things should be added here:
1. Always wear gloves and eye protection. Carb cleaner is nasty stuff.
2. Only do this in a well ventilated area. Carb cleaner is nasty stuff.
3. Use a softer brass bristle to clean the jets if there's a blockage (you may not need to use one at all), not steel. Steel can damage the inside of the jets.
4. It's good to have a carb rebuild kit specific to your bike/carbs purchased ahead of time in case any parts need replacing. At the very least have some O rings/gaskets.
5. If you're not familiar and comfortable with disassembly/reassembly of your carbs, only do one at a time so that you have another fully assembled carb you can reference if you're unsure. (assuming your bike has more than one cylinder)
6. If you're still experiencing running/idle issues after carb cleaning you may just need to adjust your fuel/air mixture screws.
7. Take your time. Trying to get it done quickly will only lead to mistakes.

[@nimbly1693]

I was going to say, you really shouldn't use steel wire to clean out a jet. They make tools for that, but honestly I have never seen a jet so plugged that sticking the carb cleaner straw to it and blasting it didn't fix.

[@basgosemeijer1532]

carb cleaner or brake cleaner? does it matter?

[@adrianbooysen219]

YOUR VIDEO SAVED ME!!
I'm VERY inexperienced, and have been looking for people to help me restore my dad's old bike (got it running, but the carbs were never 100%... Or 10% for that matter)
Your videos actually taught me how to *properly* clean my carbs (a lot of stuff I found were very vague or resulted in the youtuber buying new carbs)
Thanks a million, Goldguy

[@GoldGuyRides]

You're welcome man!! That makes me really happy, because that's why I make the videos! Keep wrenching, and never give up!

[@frxnlab]

Thank you so much! Did my first carb cleanup and it took me less than 2 hours. Idle sounds much better.

[@kevinstearns4198]

that bike was before his time but i like how some of the youths are interested in vintage bikes.

[@theanalmarauder]

Should be a crime to do this to a CB750. All they really need in terms of modification from their stock state is new handlebars, they look so much nicer and ride so much better that way. They used to go for under 2K in prime condition before the cafe craze now all you can find under 2K for a CB750 are these cafe monstrosities.

[@zachleo137]

The vintage are so beautiful just need to love to restore them. Going to be getting a 1981 honda cb900c. Can't wait to ride it.

[@godwinflores4819]

I'm 20 years old, going to work for parts to be shipped in my country. I own a CB750C and i just experienced carbs leaking gasoline i dunno what to do.

[@rainbowsixsiegegetrashbag3102]

We love old bikes. I have a 87 gsxr big bore 1260 turned into a cafe\streetfighter. Old bikes are amazimg

[@thegirl9759]

Vintage bikes are the best.

[@TomRivieremusic]

This is a video for peoples who have a gift for mechanics. Pulling things apart and remembering how to put them back again. You did this in 1 hour? I'd need a full month if I'm lucky.

[@j0lel666]

Take a video of you disassembling the carb so if you dont remember you can check the video or just take pics or ...

[@yeeaahBUDDY]

Unless it's only a 1-cylinder, always do one at a time so that you have a fully assembled one you can reference. Until you're comfortable with it, that is. And take your time. There's no need to be super fast about it.

[@LaVieBoheme517]

Dude I love you! Lol I just bought a 1980 CB750C and I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you!

[@carllemieux]

Wow, good... I took 3 weeks to clean my carbs of 2005 Yamaha V-Star 1100... but, installed pods, new jets, tested leaks and air/fuel perfectly... for a result of main jets of 140 vs 112... but, it works... winter project!!! 👍

[@paulnguyen7248]

This video is actual so much GOOD information for cleaning carbs atm my 79’ cb750 won’t even hold an idle imma try this cleaning ASAP

[@jaymorris3468]

Love the shape of that bike

[@chasebrunner]

Thank you so much I just brought back to life a 85 Honda Elite 150

[@jamesblonde20]

Shouldn't you take out the diafragms and caps before you spray the carb cleaner, as it can eat away at the rubber. Also it's good to inspect them closely each time you clean the carbs. It saves you from future confusion

[@GoldGuyRides]

Blake Brasfield carb diaphragms can stand up to carb cleaner, it doesn't eat them away. But yes that would be a good thing to inspect as well, if your diaphragms have leaks than it will cause problems. Thanks for the comment, good call!

[@psychedelicbdsm7301]

rubber prevails against Carb Cleaner
it’s BRAKE cleaner that will destroy diaphragms/orings/gaskets

[@huub2873]

Quality keeps getting better keep up the work

[@irocjared]

Aaah. Nothing better than watching this channel and getting to see the cb750

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Great tutorial, well delivered showing and explaining things simply. I wish I spotted this first as it would of saved me about 90 minutes. Thanks and all the best 👍

[@rosskstar]

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[@GETUPANDGO]

I've got a whole pile of carbs I should clean, it's on the to-do list!

[@cjbicknell1319]

Thank you. You explained this best. Can't wait to do it this weekend on my bandit 1200 and see if it fixes my issue

[@weedtastic]

Never use steel wire to clean out the Brass Jets you want to use wire that is as soft, or softer then the Jets. You can use Copper Wire from Stranded Electrical Wire or a Bristle from a Brass cleaning Brush.

[@directorstu]

Or fishing line or a plastic brush bristle

[@sabrom]

I think whats killing your bike is those pod filters, those carbs run off vacuum and with all that air coming in it might just be bogging it down might need to go with the stock air box for the the right tune air& fuel mix.

[@lukather1]

Yes 900 ! You can get good cruise but crap WOT ! If you want it to run right out the ugly air box back on !!!
I’m still running my pods ! I’m only a cruiser anyway !!

[@SquaskewBros]

“I have made that mistake before, it hurts.” Probably an understatement lol

[@gutersteinker]

Fuck yeah!

[@DadOfAllTrades24]

You dgaf you spraying that carb cleaner everywhere LOL.

[@brwhyon]

So, dumping carb gas into a gold pan, lol, ... so you go out looking for flake? always wanted to try that. Just started a build on a 1980 CB750 Custom. It's been in a guys garage for near on ten years but turns over and is super clean. I got to the point in builds where I could take the carbs off a CB disassemble them swap internals and back on the bike within 20 minutes, not bragging and really don't like doing it, but sometimes it needs to be done. Great content as always.

[@tittyrino]

I have a 1985 Vmax I am the second owner end it has 11,000 original miles however the man who bought the bike in 85 had it in his heated garage for the past six years and I only rode it twice a year so I need to do a carb clean.

[@00Mass00]

What about syncing the carbs?

[@john-paulmarrazzo4395]

If only the carbs on my VZ800 were this easy to remove haha! Thanks for the tips :D

[@patricksmith6776]

Use a brass bristle instead of steel, steel is harder than brass and is more likely to gouge the brass. Thanks for the video.

[@nikroche2621]

I use a nylon bristle from a scrubbing brush.

[@wtbofnc7880]

@@nikroche2621 2000 & 3000 wet sandpaper works best

[@nikroche2621]

@@wtbofnc7880 for cleaning/clearing the inside of a jet?...

[@wtbofnc7880]

@@nikroche2621 pipe cleaner with LiquiMoly carb cleaner... -the wet sandpaper was for the rest of the Carbs

[@wtbofnc7880]

I use 2000 & 3000 grit wet sandpaper with Liquimoly carb cleaner... fast and effective

[@TheKoalaBear]

did you re-jet for the pod filters?

[@scottmoody5685]

Good job Gold Guy! Another helpful video...Scott in Detroit

[@dominicbowers6628]

i love the cafe racer videos so much!

[@ExcelsiorFML]

Good job!Hope my comment on the last video helped you!Next time also unscrew the top of the carbs and check the rubber membranes for tears.Now make sure to synchnronize the carbs with a vacuum gauge.Good luck!

[@bluevalkyrie2517]

The CB750 carbs in this vid do not have rubber slide diaphragms. they use metal pistons to lift the slides

[@zulumagoo1]

Yeah buddy! Quick and back on the road.

[@crowdycrowdys2514]

I really need my carbs clean I have 2003 honda shadow spirit

[@matthewjackson3034]

Easy if you have that sort of setup, on a VTR, its tank off /airbox off, then u gotta remove the carbs

[@vertigot4649]

I'm literally the *least* mechanically inclined person ever. So to me, having to take the carbs off my 06' Ninja 500r sounds like a nightmare because of the frame, and the.. gas tank? (I think I have to remove that to get to my carburetor?)
Anyways, any tips would be appreciated :)
Also congrats on the 30k milestone you were talking about man! Happy for ya 😄

[@montarctica]

Vertigo T most sport bikes are super simple to take the tank off usually only a bolt or two. Just look up a video

[@mctscott123]

What did you drill your jets out to? Is there any flat spots with them being cv carbs and having air pods? Thanks! Love your videos man!

[@omarsilva2056]

Maestro, me encanta tu motocicleta

[@fizzleshizzle07]

Where did you get the handlebars from?

[@brandenjuan5735]

Great job man

[@senorcorte30]

What kind of Speed Gauge are you using for your cb750???

[@LaVieBoheme517]

Hey man. Could you help me in the direction of where you got the screwdriver to get the emulsion tubes out? I'm having the worst time and really don't want to drill out mine. Thanks! Love your videos.

[@pell557]

How often must you clean carburaters. And what are the signs to look for when you think they need to be cleaned

[@MrBurns-um2id]

when your bike runs like shit ...when the motorcycle fails to start , like reaaaaaly struggling to start ...when fuel consumption is way off ....when some cylinders do not work .... once you do it once you can do it again . its easy ...but after cleaning you should sync those carbs if you want top performance

[@TheJoyOfGaming]

Great video mate. Subbed

[@jordanprato151]

To be candid, you got a great thing going here man but I feel like the patron needs more incentive. Even if it was a monthly draw for gold guy merch, or a draw for a suggestion to the music for the next video or what the next video is about.. The larger goal is to help sponsor more content yes but there are fun ways you could sweeten the pot if you get creative :)

[@yardenl1998]

This was great information thanks for sharing

[@dirtybob2633]

Nice cruiser.

[@jfdashley9028]

the two outer float bowls were chromed, those crazy Japanese thought of every way to cut cost.

[@stancoleshill8925]

The outer bowls were polished by the owner. You can tell by the unpolished areas in the tight spots.

[@Jounce12]

My setup is almost exactly like yours. What size jets are you running?

[@GoldGuyRides]

Another thing you should do when cleaning your carbs that I neglected to include in my video is to check the diaphragms for cracks or holes, they are on the top of the carbs, opposite the bowls. Remove the two screws holding the top cylindrical cap off and carefully remove diaphragms and inspect them. If they are cracked or leaking, your bike will also run like total garbage.

[@bluevalkyrie2517]

The CB750 carbs in this vid do not have rubber slide diaphragms. they use metal pistons to lift the slides

[@shaneweightman]

Is it a good idea to clean the fuel pump as well ? Cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@kubikukraine5194]

Thx for info!

[@Mo_G]

good job

[@thetokerjokersmusic]

Good job buddy

[@LuKeWaRmLuKe97]

Cleaning the carbs on my 81 750 C. There is a tube running through in between carbs 2&3. Where does this connect?

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

Is it the vacuum line from the gas tank shutoff valve?

[@gremmann]

Getting ready to do this. As far as the float bowl gaskets go, are you having good luck in re-using them? I've done some in the past and they always seem to leak.

[@GoldGuyRides]

Yeah I've always had good luck reusing the old float bowl gaskets.

[@tannertrabbish1022]

I just completely cleaned mine out, it’s been sitting for a few years so I figured I should probably give them a clean. (Not my bike, just bored) so I made sure to take everything apart and put back together exactly as I found it, now I turn the gas on to the carbs and the floats won’t stop the fuel and it fills up the carbs and goes through the overflow, I have no idea what went wrong

[@dwillinghammer]

Would this be a pretty similar process for a 1980 GS550?

[@GoldGuyRides]

Drew Willingham yes very similar

[@dwillinghammer]

Goldguy awesome! I’m going to try and tackle this today

[@edumaldonado5059]

thank u man..

[@joesask857]

nice

[@ayyyMarley]

are you running stock jets?

[@Letsrideht8806]

What size jets are you running in the cb750 I'm adding pod filters and need a little insight

[@GoldGuyRides]

140 main Jets and stock sized pilot Jets.

[@Letsrideht8806]

Thanks bud!!!!

[@Letsrideht8806]

Did you end up changing the fuel air mixture???

[@GoldGuyRides]

Please share this video with someone who has a bike that runs like $#@!!

[@a.vadrivMoto]

Goldguy im from México I have a honda cb 750F and I want to modify it just like that beauty

[@C4H10N4O2]

You really shouldn't use steel wire to clean your jets, it damage them. You need to use copper wires.

[@GoldGuyRides]

C4H10N4O2 you are definitely right, I would have used a brass wire if I had a brass wire brush but I didn't. Good call!

[@anythingwithanengine7753]

funny i need to do this to my motorcycle

[@betog1865]

Andrew Herrboldt same

[@kevin.waldron]

@@betog1865 same same

[@JacobParkYusuk]

gloves and goggles.

[@TreRichie]

Lol.. Actually i have a stack of gold pans in the garage and i did the same thing... You were probably still first though... Lol

[@lukather1]

Is that a cb900 ?

[@GoldGuyRides]

Cb750

[@joshhaney9769]

People who time themselves doing this on a video really makes them look unprofessional. Take your time folks

[@RSx94]

I guess its 100% the same as a 50cc moped carb.
I've done that alot of times.

[@spartn2304]

is it the same with liquid cooled carbs?

[@bludmakesgrassgrow]

Why are they getting dirty so fast? Are you using dirty fuel???

[@GoldGuyRides]

bludmakesgrassgrow because my gas tank wasn't sealed, and it rusted a bit over winter. I have since sealed it so that won't happen anymore. Thanks for watching!

[@samboneny69]

Dirty box

[@skidz8426]

You should probably wear gloves when using carb cleaner

[@Pianissimo1970]

Shouldn't be a problem, at 5:23 he is cleaning his balls too...

[@hardedar9647]

Carb cleaner in the eye is the weirdest feeling. Your whole eye gets cold as fuck.

[@jw.winning1387]

💯👏🏽

[@paulgruber3101]

To do it fast is not as important as to do it thoroughly.

[@GoldGuyRides]

How fast can you guys clean your carbs?

[@spartanindustries1286]

that was more of a rinse than actually cleaning them

[@bluevalkyrie2517]

the bike might run better than it did before, but it still doesn't run as well as it should. this is most definitely NOT cleaning them "Like a Pro"

[@Pianissimo1970]

He may clean them like a pro, but the video didn't say anything about adjusting like a pro. Could also be that the bike was very worn

[@jbhuntswift777]

Why easier then I thought

[@myreality7817]

Diaphragms will distort very quickly with full strength carb cleaner. I'd say you got lucky.

[@tylerlawson1763]

If same as 81 CB650c they are metal slide type Diaphragms

[@yveslegrand9826]

Cleaning is not something you should consider as a race. Take your time, don't rush it. It took this guy 2 minutes to tell he will do it fast...he would have been better to spend to 2 extra minutes to remove its phone from the work bench before spraying...

[@piercedavis8115]

Why sounds like two cylinders

[@GoldGuyRides]

Pierce Davis my floats were sticking a bit, that happens sometimes after a carb cleaning. It just takes some time for everything to loosen back up

[@piercedavis8115]

Goldguy Yeah because my friend have a honda 750 four cylinders, sounds really damn good😂

[@jackhammer111]

nothing is easier to get the carbs off of than an old 750 honda that already has the old airboxes out of the way.
Try it on my 82 Honda Magna V-45.
isn't it convenient that you can't see the cellphone during reassembly and isn't it funny how he gets to the end of the video to roll it out and see how it runs and you don't get to see how it runs because all he does is stand back 30 feet from the bike while it's idling. So what am I saying? the whole video backfired on his ass because he put it back together and it didn't run right. He couldn't show you how it runs because it runs poorly because he screwed something up. He could have saved it by fixing it and showing it running right instead of making the ending so unconvincingly phony. This whole video is utter bullsh*t.

[@Pianissimo1970]

Or a ZZR 1100 Just to get to the carburetors, u have to take ½ the bike apart...

[@roadrunner40]

@@Pianissimo1970 yes getting the carbs off is sometimes 3/4s of the battle. It's a good video for what to do once you do get them off. Unless you get into soaking, ultrasonic cleaning etc.

[@haydenmilles6662]

Same thing on the v65 sabre. a million mysterious hoses and a big ass radiator in the way

[@ZERONEINNOVATIONS]

パワー全然ないけどcb750はいい音。

[@davidthomits353]

Why do u keep cleaning these carburetors so many times in this bike maybe there is a problem in your fuel tank

[@BatuuBounder]

Holy shit, this was the most half assed "like a pro" thing I've ever seen. No one should clean their carbs like this. Ever.

[@BaitedCastaways]

Can you direct me to a better video? What did he not do right?

[@BatuuBounder]

@@BaitedCastaways literally ANY other video