![]() |
![]() |
#121 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Quote:
In a constant effort to improve my methods, i'm now using axle grease to form and hold the orings in place prior to bowl installation. Heat cycles and pressure will insure the orings form and stay in place....easily removed when required. Fear not... giant globs of grease are removed....no invasive slop...no migration...clean and neat as always. Good questions, comments and discussion...thanks for your interest Bill! Gordon
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com Last futzed with by ducatiman; April 23rd, 2017 at 05:12 AM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#122 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Cheers, Bill |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#123 | |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
|
Quote:
I ship motorcycle electronic parts to Canada regularly, and a package I sent last week was $23.70, but that box is too small for a pair of carbs. You can explore all the options on the USPS web site. Sometimes the guys at the local Post Office are not familiar with all of them. Then if you use a 3rd party postage company like Shipping Easy to print the labels instead of the USPS site, you can get a small discount on postage. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#124 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Bill |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#125 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
^ easy cleanup, non invasive, no long term ramifications, most importantly...effective and does the job!
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#126 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
currently doing these, owner interested in "how bad" hence before pics (I usually forget) to contrast with after (when completed)
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#127 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
a couple of AFTER pics...any better?
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() 1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
![]() |
#128 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Like new
|
![]() |
![]() 1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
![]() |
#129 |
ninjette.org member
Name: mark
Location: North Texas
Join Date: Feb 2017 Motorcycle(s): 04 250R Posts: 27
|
HOLY SMOKE! That looks great!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#130 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
some completed pics....
replaced old with ALL new *tight* vac hoses inside/outside Seems to be common...the last few sets I've done I've discovered a rash of loose vac hoses (at fittings)....just loose enough to cause minor leakage when warm I think...best to renew at time of refurb.
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#131 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
To report some new updates with Custom Carb Services:
NEW OPTION...full vacuum hose replacement (4 or 5 depending on series and model) to tighten up those old, loose, failing hoses. The inner decel valve hoses included, of course...$20 flat fee, labor and parts. Does NOT include fuel inlet or vent hoses. LABOR RATES going up a slight bit. Please PM for your particular needs, quick estimates and questions. Thanks, Gordon
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#132 |
ninjette.org member
Name: mark
Location: North Texas
Join Date: Feb 2017 Motorcycle(s): 04 250R Posts: 27
|
WOW! GREAT WORK!
Bolted on the carb put on the tank and started right up. purrs like a kitten. I forgot to choke it and it still started and idled without hesitation. I guess with all the crap I have gone through to get this bike running I am glad I finally got someone who knows carbs and is honest. Paid a local guy $100 to rebuild the carb and he ripped me off. thank you Gordon. Money well spent. |
![]() |
![]() 1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
![]() |
#133 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Quote:
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#134 |
in your machine
Name: Scott
Location: Summer Shade, Ky.
Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 25
MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15
|
Ducatiman has done it again, this time he did my EX500 carbs.
The bike sat for 4 years outside in the elements, add to that they are 26 years old, way overdue for a refurbishment. He did find a issues with them including a bad diaphragm.You can see the slight moisture induced discoloration/corrosion in the pictured bowl, its in the other as well. Unfortunately, 4 years outdoors does take a toll. Thank you @ducatiman for delivering once again top quality workmanship. They look better new, and will perform the same. You will not get the same level out of a can of Carb cleaner and a toothbrush, not even remotely close. He has the knowledge, tools, equipment, and most importantly pride in his craft, and it shows. The before and after pictures speak for themselves, this is why he does my carbs, and why I personally recommend his services without hesitation on the forums. If anyone is on the fence about sending him yours, you need to just do it, and you'll be glad you did. It's money well spent without a doubt.
__________________________________________________
violente et ignorantia ZX-2R BLOG Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#135 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
Another shout-out for Gordon's amazing work!!! I bought a derelict 2008 250R that had been sitting around for 2-years and was all gummed up. Here's what carbs looked like when I brought bike home.
![]() I managed to get crispy algae off, but it was still all clogged up everywhere else inside. Bike wouldn't start properly, needed choke full-time to barely idle. Would die as soon as I gave it any throttle.Trying to run engine this way eventually caused it to hydrolock with fuel from leaky floats and break starter-gear. See DIY Starter Gear repair.. So I sent off the carbs to Ducatiman and got them back surprizingly quick!!! ![]() ![]() Installed them, and bike started right up and idled with no problems!! Crisp throttle-response on road, couldn't be any better!! Highly recommend Gordon's carb refurb service; some of the best money I've spent on this bike! Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; August 10th, 2017 at 02:34 PM. |
![]() |
![]() 1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
![]() |
#136 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Bill |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#137 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
just yesterday did this nasty 1990 KDX200 Keihin carb...sitting a few years
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() 1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
![]() |
#138 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
and this for JacRyann...................
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#139 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Bill |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#140 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Agreed...and standard procedure within my service.
I've personally owned late 90's Kaw ZX6R with *2* closed pilot screws right from the factory....the others near just 1 turn out..how did they run at all? Note for update and clarity....(within the quote above) no longer using the crazy glue to hold bowl orings...standard grease works fine...under compression and a couple of heat cycles..the orings form, fit and seal perfectly....remove effortlessly when necessary.
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#141 | |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Quote:
My son went through a HD carb for one of his buddies. He found that the idle mixture screw was completely bottomed. Had a cap on it, so it came from the factory that way. Never ran right. Wonder why... |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#142 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Want to advise those members interested or in need....I'm now incorporating petcock service within Custom Carb Services.
This addition is both sensible and convenient as carbs are dependent on (if not held hostage to) clean, concise fuel flow via the historically problematic factory vacuum petcock. These days, an original equipment new Kawasaki petcock in the $90 neighborhood....a clean/refurb done affordably, at a fraction of new. I'll be stocking internal parts, alternative replacement screens (if missing) and basic salvage spare parts. Each unit must be inspected on a case by case basis to evaluate internal condition and serviceability. I do suggest those sending carbs to consider sending their petcock as well. I'll also entertain solo petcock repair as well for members in need. If you've got a non-working junker on the shelf...consider refurb, good to have a working spare. Please PM for further info. Thanks, G
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#143 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
New diaphragms pre-installed on slides...I'm still working out details of a new slide "exchange service"...but a perfect set now in stock, ready for immediate shipment.
Offering a choice...a seamless, "drop in" alternative to avoid the risky diaphragm replacement procedure or to eliminate an extremely expensive dealer new purchase. Furthermore... I'm placing a $$ bounty on slides with worn, torn, deformed, ripped, pinholed diaphragms, I'm reimbursing (reasonable) shipping charges via immediate Paypal as well! Thus aiding others as well....if ya got 'em, send em! Simply PM for shipping info and further detail. Rather than an ebay stranger, please support a fellow member... as I'm here to support you.
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#144 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
a couple recent "victims", though not 250....1st pic Ducati (38mm downdraft Mikuni) and 3 of before/ after EX500
After a medical "slowdown" affecting me in 2018 .....I'm still at this and constantly upgrading and perfecting equipment, materials and methods. Call it what you choose...refurb or restoration but final results go way beyond "carb cleaning".
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com Last futzed with by ducatiman; March 29th, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Reason: clarification |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#145 |
-
Name: -
Location: -
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.
|
Gordon, I've got a set of GSF400 carbs I would like to have you refurbish (a rack of 4 Mikuni BST32SS carbs). Is this a job you would do? I have a package of replacement parts from Litek, O-rings and such.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#146 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Yes greg. What year is your Bandit? I actually did a set a few years ago.
Better if we communicate privately off ninjette board... Hit my email gordon@customcarbservices.com I'll respond quickly.
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#147 |
"a legend in my own mind"
Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2015 moto guzzi norge(brownie),2020 aprilia dorsoduro, Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Feb '18
|
deep clean/repair
i pm'd ya about issues i'm having with red.
__________________________________________________
"trying not to get old" ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#148 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
occupied all morning, just answered
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#149 |
"a legend in my own mind"
Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2015 moto guzzi norge(brownie),2020 aprilia dorsoduro, Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Feb '18
|
will ship out mon or tues
__________________________________________________
"trying not to get old" ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#150 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: JOSE
Location: Brooklyn
Join Date: May 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250 Posts: 4
|
SHOUT OUT
Huge shoutout to Ducatiman, He recently refurbished my carbs that had been on a bike sitting for almost 4 years. Carbs came back looking brand spanking new and from the time they left my house to when i got them back was not more than 3 days! He really is excellent at what he does and i will use him for sure the next time i have carb problems.
|
![]() |
![]() 1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
![]() |
#151 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Bill
__________________________________________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results each time. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#152 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Wow, blindsided. I am honored, gentlemen.
![]() For both o' ya'......
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#153 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
finished these for a Ca. member today, as close to new as I can possibly get them, as clean inside as outside
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com Last futzed with by ducatiman; December 23rd, 2019 at 06:59 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#154 |
Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16
|
Very nice, Gordon!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#155 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#156 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.
|
Nice Job Gordy. No, I'm not tired of making carburetors great again.
Gordon would you be interested in dipping a 1956 Mercury Outboard Motor carburetor in your ultrsonic cleaner? I hate to purchase one cleaner for one job. The carb would be stripped except for the throttle valve. Merry Christmes, Bill Albertson
__________________________________________________
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results each time. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#157 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Always interested in broadening horizons......a bit of a recent oddball, refurbed a Carter carb off a 1949 International pickup truck.
Pending inspection...I'll do better than just ultrasonic...PM with some contact info....we'll coordinate.
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com Last futzed with by ducatiman; December 26th, 2019 at 04:11 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#158 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
refurbed these for a West Coast member, finished today
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#159 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Cal
Location: San Francisco
Join Date: Jun 2017 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 180
|
Holy balls I just put these back on my bike....somewhere along it's life my 09 250 lost its R, and @ducatiman found it and gave it back. Its got a growl I haven't heard since its first couple of thousand miles, and after adjusting the pilots it's nimbler than ever. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#160 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 DUCATI 900SS/SP '07 DUCATI SS800 '19 HONDA CBR650R Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Nov '18, Mar '17
|
Great to hear success Cal. In your case, a number of very minor issues were found and corrected but no major smoking gun. Perhaps cumulative stuff.
Above and beyond the norm, I focus effort and detail on certain obscure components. Going forward, remember to consistently use an ethanol treatment/stabilizer such as Startron, Stabil 360, whatever. Keep them pilot jets clean! Thanks for kind words, G
__________________________________________________
gordon@customcarbservices.com Custom Carb Service www.customcarbservices.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
FS: Motion Pro Syncpro Carb Tuner (Carb Sync) $60 Shipped | menikmati | Motorcycle-related | 4 | April 8th, 2020 12:39 AM |
Full service manual says to turnout one carb pilot more than the other....why? | RcTechnologies | 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 17 | March 25th, 2015 09:45 AM |
Valve adjustment, carb clean, carb sync? | amad1972 | 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 2 | July 29th, 2014 09:42 PM |
[roadracingworld.com] - Race Tire Service To Provide Trackside Dunlop Sales, Service | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | February 20th, 2012 11:10 PM |
[motorcyclistonline] - Sargent Cycles Custom Seat Service | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | February 12th, 2011 07:30 AM |
|
|