someone i know said that my quad probs were due to a dirty carb. i was wondering where to start and how to get it apart.

 

I've seen a yfz and man they just look complicated to take apart !
all i have to do on my blster is unhook the carb from the manifold and the air intake and pop that baby out

 

Dont know how to take it off, but make sure you dont use carb cleaner on the rubber parts of the carbs, that carb cleaner deforms the rubber!

 

do i use just a cloth if i get it apart somehow

 

They're just metal; don't be affraid of 'em.

Completely remove it from you machine and start taking the simple parts off - really. You'll learn about and understand them much better that way.

Carb cleaner does a good job.

 

It's also a great idea to have a maint manual handy. Exploded views can often times be very helpful. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I throw my carbs in the washer twice a week. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

LOL, When you throw it in the drier, do you use bounce to give it thatt freshness smell?

 

Sometimes "bounce" other times "downy"...depends whats in the cubbard.

But to answer the real question...for the outside of the carb I use a hint of carb cleaner and a toothbrush....for the inside..carb cleaner also works...just not to heavy around any rubber or seals. (the cleaner can weaken it).
I pull the jets and soak them. Any tight areas can be cleaned with dental picks.

Thats about it...I try to stay away from compressed air.

 

I find it hard to believe a 2004 is already dirty inside...
If you want to clean it This article will probably help
carb cleaning
and a diagram of your carb is here.
carb