How often should I flush out the carb?

GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

I've got a 2 stroke ped, and would like to keep the carb nice and clean, but I want to do it the easy way. Cool

I put some redex in the carb through the air filter about a month ago and always add a bit to the tank when I fill it up.

I don't want to be using it too often as I find 4 quid to be quite expensive for a bit of petrol cleaner. (yes I'm a bit of a scrooge Laughing

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Bought it for 2 quid, but asda put the bloody price up Mad

How often do you reckon I should be putting redex through the carb?

Just like to say in advance, sorry if this topic has been posted somewhere else and thanks for any replies Thumbs Up

Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Firstly, don't waste your money on redex, its unlikely to be doing anything.

You shouldn't need to flush the carb out very often, if at all. You have petrol running through it all the time which is doing a good job of cleaning things up. If you wish to be really careful then fit an inline fuel filter.
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cb1rocket · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Karma :

should never need it, only time when the carb blocks itself is when the ped been standing for more than a year with stale petrol which gums up.

If you lay up the bike, then drain the carb before storage Thumbs Up

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GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

I see what you mean now. I use it at least twice a week, so isn't left standing for more than 3 or 4 days.
Well at least I don't have to waste any more money than I have to.

Cheers for the advice guys Thumbs Up