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How do you clean carburetor of motorcycle without taking apart?

Cleaning a Motorcycle Carburetor Without Taking It Apart

1. Gather your materials. You will need:

* A can of carburetor cleaner

* A hose with a nozzle that fits in the carburetor's air intake

* A screwdriver

* A wrench

* A cup of gasoline

* A small amount of oil

2. Remove the air cleaner. This is usually held on by a few screws.

3. Spray carburetor cleaner into the carburetor's air intake. Hold the nozzle close to the intake and spray for 5-10 seconds.

4. Reconnect the air cleaner.

5. Start the motorcycle and let it run for a few minutes. This will help to circulate the carburetor cleaner through the carburetor.

6. Turn off the motorcycle and remove the spark plug.

7. Squirt a few drops of oil into the spark plug hole. This will help to lubricate the piston and cylinder.

8. Turn over the motorcycle a few times. This will help to distribute the oil.

9. Install the spark plug.

10. Start the motorcycle and let it run for a few minutes. This will help to burn off any excess carburetor cleaner.