I don't know the degree of difficulty in cleaning my carbs, would it be better to just goto the shop?!? and links? also how much is over paying for a carb cleaning?

 

Removing and cleaning carbs are maybe a 2. Checking the float height and do a synchronization after install.

 

how much should i pay at a shop to have carbs cleaned?

 

uh, don't know. I would think prolly a couple of hrs, tear down and reassembly. that does not include soak time. Not sure the rates in your area. Resynch and everything prolly 3 hrs labor.

 

more than a 6 pack but not as much as a new bike! if you dont have the factory manual start with that it will pay for its self

 

i charge $25 a carb typically for everything.. removal, clean, reinstall and sync. well, x4 thats 100 i made for not that much work, but its still reasonable..

you can EASILY do the work, if you're very careful, and keep yout parts in order, i found that you don't always have to re- sync the carbs. you can be safe, and clean 1 at a time as to not confuse 4 sets of vacuum pistons, needle, seats, floats, jets, and everything else.

cant confuse the jets if they're stock, the inner jets on #2&#3 are 170 (i think) and #1&4 are 180.. i might be backwards.. it may be 170- outties, 180- innies... been a while since i did my carbs..

but anyway, as long as you take your time and are careful, and have plenty of brakleen, you'll save some mobey, and gain useful knowledge of your machine.

 

I would say do it yourself, you will be proud of yourself and learn more about your bike. I think it is essential for every rider to know the inner workings of their bike so that when things like turning the fuel valve off cough cough happen, we have the confidence we can fix our own rides in necessary situations. I say get a manual, and ask questions here. There are plenty of people here that could run through a carb blindfolded to guide you. The way I learned is tearing the carbs apart and asking people that knew. My 2 one hundredths of a dollar. Now if you are really ummm not mechanically inclined, I would probably have somone show you first.

19.99 for a bucket of carb dip (reusable)
6.00 for brake cleaner
1.99 roll of shop towels
compressed air
5.00 rubber gloves (to keep the chemicals from eating your skin)
Safety glasses (Carb juice sprayback's a B*tch...get it Sprayback...nevermind)

Cheers!

 

dang wh, $100 for a rack and synched. Good price.

 

Rack????

To sync the carbs what equipment will be required besides obvious sockets/wrenches?
Mercury meter?