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Sent RPM Randy the carbs...

Started by rktmanfj, August 21, 2013, 04:19:50 PM

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rktmanfj

August 21, 2013, 04:19:50 PM

that go with this tank:

:shok:



That should keep him busy for a while.   :yes:

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

ken65

#1
August 21, 2013, 05:21:03 PM
wow, how long was it sitting?

fj11.5

#2
August 21, 2013, 06:18:45 PM
There were carbs connected to that tank :bad:, you cruel bastard, ,poor randy  :biggrin:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Travis398

#3
August 21, 2013, 06:30:39 PM
Won't take him very long to throw them away and sell ya a new set though.................

(popcorn)


When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

Capn Ron

#4
August 21, 2013, 06:32:06 PM
Was that dragged from the bottom of a lake?   :scratch_one-s_head:

Cap'n Ron. . .
Cap'n Ron. . .


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Pat Conlon

#5
August 21, 2013, 08:16:17 PM
A Katrina flood salvage? I hope Randy can take some Picts of those carbs...eeeeewh.  :bad:
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rktmanfj

#6
August 21, 2013, 10:28:02 PM

It sat under a tarp outside for three years or so.    :unknown:

FWIW, Randy saw that pic a while back, and told me he's up for the challenge.

I'll bet he is!

I decided to let his knee heal for a bit before I took him up on it, though.

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

racerrad8

#7
August 24, 2013, 03:34:32 PM
They're here...

and they smell as bad as that tank looks...  :wacko3:

I am going to have to get them torn down and cleaned so they don't stink up my shop :flag_of_truce:

Randy - RPM

Randy - RPM

rktmanfj

#8
August 24, 2013, 03:42:39 PM
Quote from: racerrad8 on August 24, 2013, 03:34:32 PM
They're here...

and they smell as bad as that tank looks...  :wacko3:

I am going to have to get them torn down and cleaned so they don't stink up my shop :flag_of_truce:

Randy - RPM



The tank has been dry as a bone for some time, and it still stinks up the shop whenever I move it.     :empathy2:

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

racerrad8

#9
August 24, 2013, 06:15:18 PM
Well...

Here we go, and I thought Billy's carbs were bad...these are 100 times worse

Three slides stuck in carbs
Two float needles corroded into needle seat
Three floats stuck; would not move with pin in.
Major Corrosion of internal carb parts.
Two pilot jets on right completely plugged to top.
All emulsion tubes had to be driven out.














I tried to blow carb cleaner and air through the internal posts of the carbs and most are completely plugged. They are in the cleaner now. If I can get them cleaned out then I think they can be saved, if not I gave the best effort.

We'll see...

Randy - RPM

Randy - RPM

FJ_Hooligan

#10
August 24, 2013, 07:20:29 PM
UGH!
Looks like a write-off to me.  I would guess that the petcock wasn't working and let a tankful of fuel slowly replenish the bowls as it evaporated.

I've never seen that kind of gunk that attacked only the steel components.  Did the PO maybe use something funky in the fuel to try to stabilize it and ended up doing more damage?  Looks almost like battery corrosion.  Remembering stale 2-stroke fuel from back in the day, I can only imagine the stench.

I'm surprised that no float posts were harmed in the making of these pictures.
DavidR.

Bminder

#11
August 25, 2013, 08:54:01 AM
Wow!  What is that crud?
Billy Minder
92 FJ1200 ABS

giantkiller

#12
August 25, 2013, 10:25:32 AM
Yes what is that crud? Did he pour NOS in his tank? My bike had a full tank when it was parked. And was bone dry when I got it 10+years later. Didn't look anything like that.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

giantkiller

#13
August 25, 2013, 10:33:15 AM
The gas cap looks like someone filled the tank with great stuff foam. And then tried to remove it with battery acid. WOW!!!!
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

rktmanfj

#14
August 25, 2013, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: giantkiller on August 25, 2013, 10:33:15 AM
The gas cap looks like someone filled the tank with great stuff foam. And then tried to remove it with battery acid. WOW!!!!

It only took about 15-20 minutes to get it open.    :yes:


Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350

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