FOR SALE Topaz Orange HKO, Red DAX

Z50nut

Z50nut

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Bikes are in NJ. Yep, he'd do a package deal. Both bikes were running when put away with fuel 5 years ago. (yeah, I know, we've heard it before, but I'm sure). Both bikes have good spark.
HKO carb was cleaned, and as I went to install last night, took a flash light to the tank, and never saw so much gunk. Tank is being cleaned today.
DAX, presently sports a CHP carb. Fuel is so old, the slide is cemented to the carb, and unable to get it free. I might have to cut the cable.
Yikes, the fuel sitting in these bikes over the years is like varnish. Working on it.
 
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Z50nut said:
HKO carb was cleaned, and as I went to install last night, took a flash light to the tank, and never saw so much gunk. Tank is being cleaned today.
DAX, presently sports a CHP carb. Fuel is so old, the slide is cemented to the carb, and unable to get it free. I might have to cut the cable.
Yikes, the fuel sitting in these bikes over the years is like varnish.
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That's the kiss of death for these carbs. It might be salvageable for a rebuild, the odds are slim. At worst, there might be a new carb, tank & fuel lines needed. As long as the engine was on the compression stroke (both valves closed) it should have survived the coma unscathed.

Just a general FYI, to anyone reading this, gasoline has become so unstable that, imho, we're now in the era where tank sealer and dry storage are the best survival strategies.
 
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We got lucky, both bikes are running again! Shifting gears, lights work and good to go! As always, thanks for the suggestions.
 
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mikejana said:
So whats the ;latest with these?
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They sit and await a new home. Brief stint on craigslist created a flurry of activity, no shows, assorted stupidity and aggravation for Andy (owner). They were quickly removed. Anybody need a new bike? I may list them on ebay in the near future.
 
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