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Message started by Boofer on 01/22/13 at 21:40:19

Title: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by Boofer on 01/22/13 at 21:40:19

I think the words, "Runs but carbs need cleaning.", should be banned from CL ads. Especially for thumpers. Any of us on here know what it means when a bike has been setting up awhile, but many bikes will crank and idle good and even run through the gears. But many times it is the stator that causes stuttering and rough running at increased throttle. I won't mention a brand because it wouldn't be fair, but most are guilty sometimes. Knock $200-400 off the price and buy it or tell them to clean the carb(s). Also I looked at a nice Rebel last year with an eye toward selling it for about $200 profit in this area. Cranked and immediately died. No more crank. Guy swore he had carbs cleaned. Opened gas tank and used rust to give myself a nice manicure. offered him what it was worth, then told him how to fix it and where to buy the stuff. He rolled it into the garage and I left. My opinion. :)

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by ToesNose on 01/23/13 at 03:50:29

775A5A535047350 wrote:

Guy swore he had carbs cleaned. Opened gas tank and used rust to give myself a nice manicure.

Had the carb cleaned in his mind meant putting carb cleaner in the tank of a non running bike LOL ;D

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by Paraquat on 01/23/13 at 06:16:42

My theory is everything is sh!t.
If it worked perfectly they wouldn't be selling it.
That's about how I enter every situation.

--Steve

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by Blinky on 01/23/13 at 06:37:56

7855555C5F483A0 wrote:

I think the words, "Runs but carbs need cleaning.", should be banned from CL ads.

Along with other sales pitches (and these are real)
"needs battery and starter but otherwise starts great"
"50+ mpg when it runs"
"ran fine before it was parked 20 years ago"
and my all time favorite
"was running last time I rode it"

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by Charon on 01/23/13 at 08:09:34

I have been wondering what "actual miles" means, too.

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by houstonbofh on 01/23/13 at 10:44:35

"Carbs need cleaning" means "something is broke and I can't fix it so I am selling the bike."

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by ZAR on 01/24/13 at 06:03:17

46415B5D5A41404C4148462E0 wrote:

"Carbs need cleaning" means "something is broke and I can't fix it so I am selling the bike."

Yep! Seems the carb,along with the battery,chain and clutch cable,serves as the scapegoat to cover many MAJOR problems with bikes for sale. I know it's a scam when I offer to bring my toolbox,spare battery,air pig and a few other supplies to a tire-kicking and the owner comes off with a very speedy"NO".

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by ZAR on 01/24/13 at 06:07:31

644F46554849270 wrote:

I have been wondering what "actual miles" means, too.

Not much really Charon. Just think of all the bikes(and cages) that travel in major cities commuting. They only "travel" 5-15 miles but it takes 2-3 hours sitting in traffic jams and overheating all the way. Unless I get them for "scrap" prices I'll pass ;)

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by hexnut on 01/24/13 at 15:01:51

gone fishing

Title: Re: Do carbs in ads always need cleaning?
Post by Bubba on 01/25/13 at 12:49:34

I've bought mopeds (49cc 2-strokes) on CL and most of the time the ad says..."not running and don't have the time to work on it"...I buy it for 2 or 3 hundred, take it home clean the carb and it starts right up...but after it starts I usually have to soak the gas tank in vineger for a couple days to clean the rust out...lol