Motorcycle Repair: Honda Goldwing, hi ed, new spark

Question
Hi Mark:

My Goldwing was not ridden for two years.  Unfortunately I did not start the bike or perform any maintenance during this time. My bad.  

I have changed the oil, new spark plugs, drained and added new fuel, and a new battery.  It cranks over fine but will not start.

I pulled a plug and there is no gas getting to the cylinder.  The gas is getting to the fuel pump and it is sending gas to the carburetor.  I can smell no gas in the carburetors.

I have read that there probably is gas sludge in the carbs. Will this prevent gas getting to the carburetors?  Short of pulling the carbs off the bike and sending to a repair shop do you have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Answer
Hi Ed,

Varnished fuel will obstruct jets and fuel passageways.

I suggest you clean the carburetors yourself and save the $300 + parts.

Send me your email address as requested. I'll return tech files on carburetor cleaning, parts links, and more.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively