If non-metallic parts are not included (neoprene/rubber etc.), lacquer thinner will and has cleaned many carburetors without problems.

You can buy a lot of lacquer thinner for the cost of a Hornady Hot Tub...

The electrolysis method will remove a lot of the rust without the chemicals to start the process...

Aha.. But the question remains; do other motorcycles with bridged exhaust ports require relieving of the bridge. And to Clarence -- MT means the same to me as it does to you, and for nearly as long...

Do other makes of motorcycles with bridged exhaust ports require the relief treatment?

Thanks for another great tip to help keep these old buggers running!

Is anyone recommending the small bridge cooling holes as per Bultaco?

Needle nose pliers... Some suggest shortening the 'tang' on the 'G' to reduce inertia action on them. Also, perhaps the open end should be on the top or bottom of the wrist pin opening.

A related question. My toaster-tank Dirt Squirt shifts through 4th to a 'neutral' when hurried. Downshifting puts it in 4th and upshifting puts in 5th. Is this a spring problem or shifter wear or adjustment?

I've gone clear submerged in river crossings on long CC races several times and find the foam is easy to wring out as part of the 'get back in the race' procedure. Not sure how the K&N would fare....

If you're talkin' the orange Wombat owners hand book (949510), it seems page 13 has the only human parts shown.

Thanks for the good input. Now to figure out the instructions and a trial run.. I agree, the chest mount seems likely more to my taste.

I just got a GoPro for Father's Day. Which is preferred for riding---helmet, chest, or handlebar mount?

It seems like all of those Allstates smoked enough to keep all mosquitoes at bay...........

I'm planning on taking 3 bikes out and hope to have room on the return trip to near Billings..

Reading all of this transmission oil discussion reminds me of the guy who brought in his bike and the clutch wasn't working. Seems he figured STP was the real ticket. It sort of glued the clutch discs together...

I'm trying to restore a '73 Dirt Squirt and need a used aircleaner assembly. Any out there?

Maybe a dumb question, but is the tank properly vented?

Regarding exhaust pipe 'cookout'; I've had success with this method. 1) take out the spark arrestor 2) pour about a pint of gasoline in the pipe and roll it all around so that entire inside is soaked. 3) stand it up outside with the tail end up 4) lay the spark arrestor on the ground and pour gas ov...

I was waiting for someone to mention the old 'cellophane release' method which works quite well. To add an item of interest on timing, I knew an old Hodaka dealer who timed a bike at TDC, coasted it backward and released the clutch so the engine ran backward and he actually rode it backward. I tried...

Not a rat...

I've had luck with adding a lubricating/cooling hole in the piston as per Bultaco.

Also remember that dropping the needle clip raises the needle.

Does Ed's admonition to 'keep the rubber side down' apply here?

Wow, this post has brought out a lot of good information. I presume that the 'slide side' of the vanes, (both upstream and downstream in the airflow) have a curved edge to nearly reach the slide. Or do they just end away from the slide with a straight edge?