troubleshooting. . .help for new member?

[Bob_Roller]

I've got an ultrasonic cleaner,and I was not impressed with the results .

I used a cleaning solution specifically for aluminum, and it turned the carbs a dark color, a lot of polishing later, to get them looking good again .

I would soak them in a carb cleaner ' dip tank', most common available here in the US, is Berryman's, looks like a gallon paint can full of carb cleaner, and a fine mesh basket to contain the small parts .

[MrRiden]

+1 on the Berryman's. and just so this isn't a 'me too' post. A source of compressed air is helpful too. For syncing put together one of these, your Triumph mechanic friend will be impressed!
http://www.powerchutes.com/manometer.asp

[Bob_Roller]

I've also used lacquer thinner and had good results on carbs, just don't know if the thinner would harm the plastic logos on the side of the carb or not .

Just in case you can't find a suitable product where you reside, like California .

[steve hawkins]

Pulling the tank could not be much easier.

Turn you fuel tap off.

Disconnect the fuel pipe and the overflow pipe.  

Then lift the saddle and you will find a loop that clips around the end of the top of the frame at that back of the tank.

Pull tha loop back from under the frame and the tank will lift off, lift the rear of the tank and move it backwards.  

Put the tank down on a blanket or soft surface so you do not damage it.  Check your taps are not leaking.  

You could take the opportunity to drain and flush the tank to get any crap/water thats built up over the years.  So it might be advisable to run the bike low on fuel before you start this job.  It will also make the tank lighter.

Cheers

[Bengt_Phorqs]

.is there anything tricky about removing the tank or replacing these parts.any words of wisdom. . .that sort of thing.  

Removing the tank is easy.  Just lift the seat and flip the clamp up under the main frame tube.  The tank should lift off.  Of course remove the fuel hose too.  And while you're at it, go ahead and replace the fuel line if it is the original black rubber.  The ethanol in gasoline today will eventually cause it to deteriorate.

And ALWAYS disconnect the ground lead to the battery when you are working on anything electrical on an airhead.  Failure to do so can result in some costly repairs.  Ask me how I know.

Welcome to the forum Skram, the inmates here were exactly where you are at one time, so before you know it you'll be wearing R65 type prison tattoos like the rest of us! 8-)

[Justin B.]

I used an ultrasonic cleaner after a good soak in the Berryman's Carb Cleaner Bucket and it did a pretty good job on the Bings.