carb iceing

3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

its happened twice now ,i cant find that sikolene pro-fst stuff,will redex work? Idea

3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

it has carb heaters but are they any good? Idea

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

I know this may seem like a shock but are you sure it carb icing?

3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

its happened the dismorning and early yesterday,it cut out before a set of lights and after that the revs froze and cut out and had to 2 a couple of minutes b4 it started? will redex do any thing? cheers

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Carb icing is not that common, and the weather is not exactly perfect for it, nor are you that likely to get it bimbling round at low speed. If heaters are fitted then the problem is even less likely (although the Kawasaki heaters have a filter in there which can get blocked).

Redex is unlikely to have any effect.

A more likely cause would be something like a blocked fuel tank breather.

All the best

Keith
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strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

Wynn's dry fuel.
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carbon bling

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

My bandit never once carb iced.

The ZX does, but only done it once badly. Its just a trait of that bike.

Zimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

Redex won't work I'm afraid.
Wynns Dry Fuel, however, will. Available in Halfords, purple bottle.
Good luck!

3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

i went halfords could'nt find nothing with carb iceing on it? does redex make the octane higher so harder to freeze?

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

No, redex does not increase the octane rating, and even if it did that would no affect carb icing.

Redex is mean to reduce carbon deposits in the engine. It is not designed to have any effect on carb icing.

If you are desperate try a VW dealer, as VW used to do an additive for use in the old beetle (presume they still sell it) as it was prone to icing.

However it is unlikely that what you are suffering from has any relation to carb icing. What makes you think it does?

All the best

Keith
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3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

i got that pro fst stuff and the bike seems ok , thanks for every ones help

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

aaaaah, The optimax effect.