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Post by amazen720 on Nov 1, 2017 17:43:53 GMT -5
Cleaned out carb best as I could one screw stripped on float res.. Emptied out old gas, changed old oil... If I let bike sit it will start for few seconds and die and then won't start back up.. Any help?
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Post by amazen720 on Nov 1, 2017 18:24:09 GMT -5
Oh I forgot as soon as I turn throttle, bike dies
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Post by aeroxbud on Nov 2, 2017 2:43:17 GMT -5
Why did you clean the carb? Was there a problem before? Are you getting fuel to the plug. If it's been standing for a while, it might be worth trying a new plug.
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Post by amazen720 on Nov 2, 2017 7:10:23 GMT -5
Yes it was sitting in the parking lot with no cover, and yes it's getting fuel petcock is working fine.. I'm thinking the carb is really dirty, couldn't get one screw (stripped) off the bowl to clean the jets.
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Post by amazen720 on Nov 2, 2017 8:14:45 GMT -5
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Post by tortoise2 on Nov 2, 2017 10:40:58 GMT -5
thinking the carb is really dirty, couldn't get one screw (stripped) off the bowl to clean the jets This technique is worth a try. No mention of checking valve clearance?
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Post by amazen720 on Nov 2, 2017 16:24:54 GMT -5
Valve? I'm a noob! Tell me what's that
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Post by islandscrub on Nov 2, 2017 19:11:58 GMT -5
thinking the carb is really dirty, couldn't get one screw (stripped) off the bowl to clean the jets This technique is worth a try. No mention of checking valve clearance? Did he just spray gasoline all over the engine compartment?
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Post by catchacuda on Nov 2, 2017 19:17:30 GMT -5
So you never got the bowl off? Can you access the stripped screw with a pair of vice grips? Really clamp them on there, that'll get it broken loose.
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Post by aeroxbud on Nov 2, 2017 19:52:36 GMT -5
Of you can cut a slot in the head with a hacksaw,to undo it. They are not normally that tight.
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Post by tortoise2 on Nov 2, 2017 20:19:14 GMT -5
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Post by amazen720 on Nov 3, 2017 9:51:38 GMT -5
got the stripped screw out, but cant get it go over 20mph... uuugh
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Post by islandscrub on Nov 3, 2017 12:39:36 GMT -5
got the stripped screw out, but cant get it go over 20mph... uuugh So it starts and idles now? That's a good step!
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Post by amazen720 on Nov 3, 2017 12:56:39 GMT -5
yes but doesnt go over 20mph, checked the airbox, and I made sure no air leaks... could it be the spark plug and coil?
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Post by islandscrub on Nov 3, 2017 14:21:14 GMT -5
Does it rev up good while it's on the stand? If it runs your coil and plug should be OK.
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