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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:02 am Post subject: Ultrasonic cleaner |
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Gents,
Does anybody have an ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning parts? I’m thinking of buying one to clean carburettors etc. Just wondering if there’s bad ones and good ones?
Also... what kind of cleaning fluid do you use in them (eg. for carbs)? _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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Admin Site Admin
Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 508 Location: Stafford, UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:46 am Post subject: |
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I have one
Useful but takes time. The liquid we have came from the jewellery quarter in Birmingham
Most small ones will on fit a single carb. Hence having to split a bank down.
All the best
Katy |
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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 836 Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Admin wrote: |
I have one
Useful but takes time. The liquid we have came from the jewellery quarter in Birmingham
Most small ones will on fit a single carb. Hence having to split a bank down.
All the best
Katy |
Cool thanks. I’m thinking about getting a 30L tank so a bank of 4 carbs can be in. I’ve split a rack of 4 FCR’s before but prefer not to. _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply.
I don’t normally buy cheap shit, but I think I might buy one of the Chinese 30L units on eBay. I’ll most probably only use it once a year, so if I get 10 uses out of it I’m doing ok. _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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pkay
Joined: 16 Dec 2016 Posts: 150 Location: Brizvegas
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:24 am Post subject: |
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I had a look at the ones in Supercheap auto but they were garbage chinese items that I reckon would be hard pressed to do anything. So I've stuck with my trusty cans of carb cleaner and degreaser for now........ _________________ pkay
SB6, YB7 and many other assorted Euro and Jap bikes and one Triumph....... |
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Jonny B Bad
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 555 Location: NE London
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:52 pm Post subject: Ultrasonic cleaner |
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I've got a Chinese one that will take a bank of 4 carbs and it does a fine job. Ideally, you want a compressor aswell, so that you can blow out any residual liquid. For most purposes water will do as it is the cavitation that lifts the muck off, rather than the use of a solvent. _________________ What, Jonny's gone! |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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I have a jewellery cleaner so I can clean the jets and brass bits ... good for £20 _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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quikduk
Joined: 13 Aug 2016 Posts: 287 Location: Southern California, USA
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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The Chinese ones from Harbor Freight over here in the USA are ok for $100. I would change the hoses to fluid quality hose (Gates transmission cooler type) and have a spare pump in case the other leaks but they work great and used 15 gallon (60 liter) empty drums to hold the fluid and act like a stand are only $15 or so.
The newer style have hinged metal covers, SS drains, LED lights and the connected fluid applicator brush and hoses/nozzles.
At least spare parts are easily available, unlike our manufacturer... |
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quikduk
Joined: 13 Aug 2016 Posts: 287 Location: Southern California, USA
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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I'd also add an external spin on filter.
Ooh. I sense a project coming on... |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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I ended up buying one of these....
_________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7292
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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I want some deep fried chips now Brian....and some Onion Rings...damn you....and I'm on a diet |
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Bud977
Joined: 03 Mar 2013 Posts: 525 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good Brian. Pay attention to the 'Admonition'. Did that come from Google translate? |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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2bims wrote: |
I want some deep fried chips now Brian....and some Onion Rings...damn you....and I'm on a diet |
A chip butty would have to be allowed in your diet wouldn’t it Steve? _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Bud977 wrote: |
Looks good Brian. Pay attention to the 'Admonition'. Did that come from Google translate? |
I hope I don’t need to read the instruction booklet Lech _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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