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Post by Bashan on Jul 9, 2014 19:38:48 GMT -6
I just Googled it, turns out the cleaners are mega hydrocarbons and richen the fuel mixture which fits in exactly with what Alley just said. The overkill of hydrocarbons may dissolve deposits which are petro based. Your bike is not getting enough gas. Clean the carb, it takes a screwdriver. Rich
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Post by Alleyoop on Jul 9, 2014 19:40:19 GMT -6
DARN TOOT-EN (little bit of FARGO)  |
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Post by Bashan on Jul 9, 2014 20:16:10 GMT -6
Oh yah, dontcha know now....shoo-er.One of my favorite movies....Sue HATES it! Go figure.
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Post by rocketapos on Jul 9, 2014 22:22:50 GMT -6
kz1000st thanks for that. Thats pretty much my plan, my sister got me two STP cans, and I use half a bottle per tank (crazy since 1/2 bottle is for 12gallons) so I can ride it until I can get some money to buy a socket set (10 bucks but trust me I have no money) and the carb cleaner.
I do feel Alleyoop is 100% correct on the problem and that will be what I do to correct the problem.
However I'll admit I've never works with carbs before (worked on dirtbikes but never had a carb problem with them). I'm afraid that I'm going to remove it, clean it out as he said, put it on the bike and it wont start or run correctly/worst then when I started. Any tips on now screwing something up when cleaning the carbs?
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Post by rocketapos on Jul 9, 2014 22:26:23 GMT -6
Just noticed the 2nd page. Bashan thank you for explaining exactly why the STP is allowing it to run.
Also, to clean the carb I need a socket set to remove the bolts holding it onto the engine, which I will be buying with the carb cleaner when I get my next pay check. Unless I'm completely blind or there is another way to clean the carb without removing it from the engine?
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Post by Bashan on Jul 9, 2014 22:36:10 GMT -6
I said you don't need a socket set or a ratchet to clean the carb. There is a hose clamp holding the carb on, it comes off with a screwdriver. You need a Phillips head screw driver and a standard head screwdriver...end of story. There are videos in the library under video, and tutorials in the carb section in our Library. Use them and two screwdrivers and you can get this done. You said you had a screwdriver set so you should be able to move forward without a financial burden. We are trying to help, I'm not sure what the problem is. The only way to do it is what we all did at one time, pull it off of there, keep track of what you're doing, and follow the instructions that are all over the Library. It is not that difficult. If you have a problem along the way ask a question.
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Post by Bashan on Jul 9, 2014 22:41:59 GMT -6
OK, you need a box end wrench or a pair of pliers to get the throttle cable off...sorry...my bad.
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Post by Alleyoop on Jul 9, 2014 23:03:19 GMT -6
You can just loosen the CLAMPS on both sides holding the carb Rotate it so you can get at the 4 screws on the CARB bowl take the bowl off. Get the can of carb cleaner WITH the long thin straw and you see the PILOT JET STICK the straw into the hole and spray. THE SPRAY should come out by the butterfly the tiny PILOT JET FUEL OUTLETS in the 2nd picture. Then put the bowl back on rotate the carb straight again TIGHTEN the clamps back on and give it a shot. SO ALL YOU NEED IS A SCREWDRIVER and CARB CLEANER.    |
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 10, 2014 1:40:57 GMT -6
Unless I'm completely blind or there is another way to clean the carb without removing it from the engine? Ummm.... Seafoam...  Jus' sayin' |
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Post by kz1000st on Jul 10, 2014 7:16:22 GMT -6
I'll second the Seafoam. As we all know carburetor is a french word that means "don't touch". First try carb cleaners and see if that works. I'm not a fan of opening up carbs.
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Post by rocketapos on Jul 22, 2014 20:14:37 GMT -6
Update: I cleaned the carb, and left the two jets soak in carb cleaner for an hour, however it still has the same problem. Any idea of what could be the issue?
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 22, 2014 20:42:38 GMT -6
did you shoot carb cleaner THRU the jets? they are blocked from the gas when the bike just sits, even for just a few days. SHOOT the cleaner thru the jets. Then adjust the carb.
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 22, 2014 20:44:08 GMT -6
ARGHHHH!!! Im sounding like Alley! Quick! I need meds!  |
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Post by rocketapos on Jul 22, 2014 21:09:19 GMT -6
That what I did, let them soak, and for good measures sprayed carb cleaner in the jets and their passage ways. On a side note, the carb looked spotless/brand new in the insides.
However I will mention that the adjust fuel/mix screw does nothing, its a little bit odd.
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Post by Guitarman on Jul 22, 2014 21:15:02 GMT -6
That may not be the right screw. If the fuel/Air mix screw does nothing, then SOMEthing is seriously wrong. What about the idle screw?
Not to insult your intelligence but you would be amazed at the things people try...
Did you try them while the bike was running?
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