It had been sitting for a little over two years. Motorcycles really do deteriorate quickly when they’re not being ridden.
First up: carburettor disassembly and parts removal.
The best approach for motorcycles is basically wiping and cleaning. When you spray water on them, they look clean while wet, but once they dry… well, that’s another story. A good wipe-down is all you really need.
The exterior is in decent shape.
The jets are completely shot.
All the passages are thoroughly clogged.
Time for prep work.
Ah, that feels good. Having the right tools saves time and gives a beautiful finish. Everyone’s happy.
Normally we wouldn’t do this, but since NJ injectors run 2,000 yen each—8,000 yen per bike—we decided to polish both inside and out and reuse them.
The dirt won’t come off at all, so we have to soak them in solvent to soften the buildup.
The intake manifold is also seized up, so we’ll need to add parts charges.
