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9 years 5 months ago #7769
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1981 KZ1300
Replied by Tyler on topic 1979 Carb Rebuild (Pt 1)
Nice work.
Using an ultrasonic cleaner is by far the easiest method. I did mine in a bath with "purple power" degreaser. Similar to simple green but not as caustic on aluminum and brass.
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After disassembly and a dip in the cleaner for a couple hours.
I bought a used ultrasonic unit off of eBay for around $30, but the shipping cost close to $70 because of its weight. Even the cheap Chinese ones can do wonders. You don't have to buy special solution, any number of common cleaning chemicals work.
Using an ultrasonic cleaner is by far the easiest method. I did mine in a bath with "purple power" degreaser. Similar to simple green but not as caustic on aluminum and brass.
Before:
After disassembly and a dip in the cleaner for a couple hours.
I bought a used ultrasonic unit off of eBay for around $30, but the shipping cost close to $70 because of its weight. Even the cheap Chinese ones can do wonders. You don't have to buy special solution, any number of common cleaning chemicals work.
1981 KZ1300
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9 years 5 months ago #7772
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That's very interesting, Tyler. I've often wondered if I should buy an ultrasonic cleaner, and now you have convinced me!
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9 years 5 months ago - 9 years 5 months ago #7773
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Yes, I had the parts yellow passivated. Finishes them off beautifully.
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9 years 5 months ago - 9 years 5 months ago #7776
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9 years 5 months ago #7777
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9 years 5 months ago #7778
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Yes that's it guys vapour blasting, O-rings not in yet Kawaboy been getting everything re zinced to make them look pretty
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