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    carbon buildup

    Got a 1990 175 xp was rebuilt 4 years ago. Probably has 50 hrs on it. Just curious what was the time frame I should run a decarb thru it. And what do yall recommend ?

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    Re: carbon buildup (k2rider18)

    Once a year or every 100 hours, whichever comes first. BRP EngineTune is recommended.

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    Re: carbon buildup (Bassmeister)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Bassmeister &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Once a year or every 100 hours, whichever comes first. BRP EngineTune is recommended.</td></tr></table>

    thanks meister

    Kyle Smith
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    Re: carbon buildup (k2rider18)

    +1 on once a year or 100 hours. If you keep the carbon off heads you will be doing yourself a big favor,,,,

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    Re: carbon buildup (javelin90)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by javelin90 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">+1 on once a year or 100 hours. If you keep the carbon off heads you will be doing yourself a big favor,,,,</td></tr></table>


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