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It's a total fuel system cleaner. Supposed to be the best stuff on the market. I found it at the Honda dealership for $24.95. Kind of pricey, but if it does what it says, it'll be worth the money. Here is the link to their website. http://www.bgprod.com/bgconsumer/bgservices/44k.html

We're up and running and stronger than ever! In a nutshell, when I went to remove the plug from the number 1 cylinder (left to right) I noticed it was only hand tight. The remaining three were just over hand tight, maybe 1 ft./lb. of torque. :?: Unbelievable!!!! :evil: Who ever installed these should look for another profession. Needless to say the 1# plug was fouled and barely emitting a spark at all, not to mention the compression loss it was experiencing. All plugs have been replaced with new ones. Also, the 1# carb bowl had small amounts of debrise as well, I'm sure due to the lack of proper fuel flow rate. Remaining 3 bowls checked out clean. Also gave it a fresh oil and filter change just in case some raw fuel got by the rings in the non-firing cylinder. I will, however still run the BG-44K through it just to clean everything else out. I would like to thank everyone for their input. THE BEAST IS BACK!!!! :grin:

Almost done with the disassembly and should have access to the spark plugs tonight. Since I'm this far, I might as well go ahead and blow out all the hoses, drain the bowls and clead out as much as I can. Does anyone have any pictures or drawings of the floats and low speed needles? I don't want to disassemble more of the carb's than I have to. PS - You have all been a really big help. I appreciate it...

When you guys and gals out there remove your carbs or bowls are you replacing any gaskets or just being really careful not to destroy them and then reuse?

My '97 XX just started experiencing a stumbling just off of idol yesterday. It cranks up and idols just fine. Once past the stumbling, it runs pretty much like normal while cruising along without any noticable other issues. This is now occuring every time I have to stop and go from idol now. I noticed when I went to park it back in the garage that it smelled like gasoline was pouring out from somewhere, even though none was present. It has sat in the garage for a couple of weeks since the last time I rode it though. It only has about 4,900 miles on it over the 7 years I've had it. I'm usally pretty good about cranking it up and riding for at least 5 miles at least once a month when I can. Could this be as simple as maybe a fouled plug or is this the sign of needing the carbs overhauled? :sad: