Rebuild or Replace Carburetor | Carb Cleaning vs. Carb Rebuild | Carburetor Basics | Partzilla.com

Is it better to rebuild a carburetor or buy a new one? Maybe just cleaning your carburetor will get it done?

But what about when the carb needs something more extreme? You could consider a ultrasonic cleaning at a shop, but it might be more cost effective to buy a whole new carburetor and spend 15 or 20 minutes replacing it.

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[nighthawkjA]

I just rebuilt my Carburetor it wasn’t rusted or dirty just had some worn parts. Like the needle and seat and Main Jet along with needle set as well.

[cesarpinedo]

Hi Mr. John, I just found your videos and it seems like you're talking to me because I'm not too smart when it comes to bike and your videos are simple and basic. I have a 2002 VTX 1800c, I have asked on vtx social media and I get mixed comments, "your bike is fuel injection, it doesn't have a carb". The reason I ask is because I want to change my pipes and I was told that I needed a jet kit. Then I'm told that I don't need a jet kit because I have FI and not a carb. All I have to do is change the pipes and roll without any adjustments.

1) how can I tell who's right? I know what a fuel injection looks like on a car but I don't know if it's the same concept on a bike.
2) I want to change out my exhaust pipes but I was told that I need a jet kit, is that true?

Thanks for your help,
Cesar

[bsehen]

I've recently bought a carburetor rebuild kit from your online store. It's for a 2006 kawasaki prairie 360. I rebuilt the carb and it will idle but won't take throttle unless the choke is on. Any suggestions? Thanks

[tomswift]

This guy is a standing advertisement for OEM parts... 99.9% of carbs can be cleaned and put back into service ... most without replacing a single part. Aftermarket carbs are available for the 4-wheeler shown for about $30. He probably knows this but is told to "sell some carb cleaner and OEM parts!!"

About the only time to REPLACE a carb is if the aftermarket one is cheap and available, or if you break part of the carb body. Otherwise, buy the K&L jet cleaner and use some Simple Green and a brass brush... all the gunk will brush off.