Wire to use to clean carb jet ports and other small openings.

Wanderer · September 24th, 2016, 01:38 PM

I have read that people have been using small guitar strings to open clogged carb jets and ports during cleaning. Others have used a few strands of copper wire from stranded electrical wire.

Many of us may have an old frayed throttle or brake cable laying around. I took a dremel and cut a short section of an old broken throttle cable and then removed 1 or 2 small stands to use to open clogged carb ports or for any other small clogged openings.

Just remember, this steel wire can scratch or damage the carb jet or clogged port if you aren't careful. I suggest that you carefully slide the wire strand into the clogged opening. If it won't go, then stop and spray some carb cleaner into the clogged port and let it soak for a while, then try again. Once you get the wire in the hole, gently slide the wire up and down in the hole, spraying carb cleaner to loosen the clogged opening. Be gentle!

Remember, the jets are brass, which is softer than steel, so don't over do it.

If the opening is larger, try 2 or 3 strands of wire and twist them together . This rougher twisted wire will work well for larger ports.

I hope that you found this useful.

Triple Jim · September 24th, 2016, 01:54 PM

I'm in the group that uses copper electrical wire to clean jets. By selecting various sizes and stranding, you can get wires of the right size for each jet, and they won't scratch up the holes.

Wanderer · September 24th, 2016, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I'm in the group that uses copper electrical wire to clean jets. By selecting various sizes and stranding, you can get wires of the right size for each jet, and they won't scratch up the holes.

I agree Jim. The steel wire does require more care. But, there are times when a little stiffer wire may be justified.

Better than having to buy a guitar string to do the same job.

The trick is in a gentle touch and patience, which many people lack.

Triple Jim · September 24th, 2016, 02:34 PM

If you want guitar strings, you can get them free from anyone who plays, just ask him/her to save the old ones for you, but as I said, I don't use them to clean jets. Music wire is one of the highest tensile strength steels there is, and is very useful when you need its properties.

September 24th, 2016, 01:38 PM	#1
Wanderer ninjette.org member Name: Ruben Location: Arizona Join Date: Sep 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 and 1991 Yamaha Virago XV750 Posts: 228	Wire to use to clean carb jet ports and other small openings. I have read that people have been using small guitar strings to open clogged carb jets and ports during cleaning. Others have used a few strands of copper wire from stranded electrical wire. Many of us may have an old frayed throttle or brake cable laying around. I took a dremel and cut a short section of an old broken throttle cable and then removed 1 or 2 small stands to use to open clogged carb ports or for any other small clogged openings. Just remember, this steel wire can scratch or damage the carb jet or clogged port if you aren't careful. I suggest that you carefully slide the wire strand into the clogged opening. If it won't go, then stop and spray some carb cleaner into the clogged port and let it soak for a while, then try again. Once you get the wire in the hole, gently slide the wire up and down in the hole, spraying carb cleaner to loosen the clogged opening. Be gentle! Remember, the jets are brass, which is softer than steel, so don't over do it. If the opening is larger, try 2 or 3 strands of wire and twist them together . This rougher twisted wire will work well for larger ports. I hope that you found this useful.

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September 24th, 2016, 01:54 PM	#2
Triple Jim 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	I'm in the group that uses copper electrical wire to clean jets. By selecting various sizes and stranding, you can get wires of the right size for each jet, and they won't scratch up the holes.

September 24th, 2016, 02:34 PM	#4
Triple Jim 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	If you want guitar strings, you can get them free from anyone who plays, just ask him/her to save the old ones for you, but as I said, I don't use them to clean jets. Music wire is one of the highest tensile strength steels there is, and is very useful when you need its properties.