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28 Oct 2019 15:12 - 28 Oct 2019 15:13
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Ok guys, thanks to all your help, I'm ready to clean these pistons and get this thing going!

My next question is how should I go about cleaning?? There is a bunch of crap all over and I don't want it all falling into the bottom.

Any advice is ALWAYS appreciated greatly.
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Last edit: 28 Oct 2019 15:13 by Kiddynamite8. Reason: Typo

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28 Oct 2019 15:16
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You should probably pull the piston wrist pins and remove the pistons. The wrist pins will have a small wire circlip on each end. Remove one ant then tap the pin gently from the opposite side to remove it. Soak the pistons and use an ultrasonic cleaner.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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28 Oct 2019 16:51 - 28 Oct 2019 16:53
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Agree with removing pistons. Be sure to mark them so you know which hole they came from. The cylinders are numbers 1 to 4 from left to right when sitting on the bike.
Carb dip works well to remove carbon and varnish.
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28 Oct 2019 16:57 - 28 Oct 2019 16:58
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Thanks for the help! I don't have an ultrasonic cleaner, so I will try the carb dip.
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Re: Ready for next step

28 Oct 2019 23:33
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I suggest fill paper in the wholes to avoid less dirt as possible to fall down into the crankcase.
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