Royal Enfield Interceptor 750 Series 2, 1970 Discussing the residue stuck on the Amal carb needle.

[@norsehall309]

G'day Paul, that is for the cleaning tips, what ever works as long it doesn't damage is fine, they say you should never clean with petrol but sometimes it's the only thing that works, you always do a proper job, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.

[@SLED649]

Good nuggets Paul! So often overlooked!👍

[@paulhenshaw4514]

Thanks 👍

[@powerbikepete]

Had this green residue on my triumph blazer ss . Caused by the ethanol in unleaded fuel.

[@billysolhurok5542]

agreed, was able to clean the needle,and other 'outside' scuz, with 'scotch brite' dish washing pads.

[@hermangibbs8163]

Thanks Paul.

[@gordonsuddery4635]

Well spotted Paul love you video and the work you do, looking forward to seeing the test ride my best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️💪👍😉😀😀🛺🏍️🇵🇭🍺

[@paulhenshaw4514]

Thanks 👍

[@pauliebots]

Paul, do these videos keep you going(working hard) in a way? You are an excellent teacher.

[@shug831]

I've been using wire wool for years. 0000 is So fine its almost a polish.

[@garys4756]

I've used it to clean chrome etc,works a treat 👍

[@leslieaustin151]

Agree with that comment - sounds perfectly reasonable, and what ever you use to clean the gunk off the needle it would have to be mildly abrasive, so fine wire wool, fine 3M scrubber, whatever you use, with care, can only be better than that gunk where it is. Is it there because the bike has been stored, or is it something else? Bikes are meant to be ridden, it keeps them ‘fit’! Les

[@neilmcintosh1200]

Sounds quite reasonable to me, so long as you don't go nuts with it. I would even consider a Brillo pad & let the solvent do its bit.

[@pw601]

Is this green gunge the result of alcoholic petrol going off and reacting with the metal?

[@paulhenshaw4514]

It wasn't a reaction as such, just a crusty residue from dried out fuel.