Carbs running bad
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Carbs running bad
Morning guys and girls. Having great problems trying to resolve fuel starvation she doesn't know what to be at. New tap /fuel lines jets needles fuel jets/and seats etc plugs/caps changed too.washed tank out filters also. I ve ultrasoniced the carbs earlier before I started rebuild possible further ingress. Crank seals don't appear a problem. Have replacements.
Runs all 4 at cold then as you ride couple miles starts to loose the cylinders typically lowers will keep running, with throttle but gut less. Will die bitch to restart
Ideas please will be greatly appreciated
Runs all 4 at cold then as you ride couple miles starts to loose the cylinders typically lowers will keep running, with throttle but gut less. Will die bitch to restart
Ideas please will be greatly appreciated
Re: Carbs running bad
Did you check the float heights and then the fuel levels when the carbs were installs ? - Do the chokes work OK ? - does the engine pick up if partial choke is applied ? - how long does it take for the fuel bowls to fill ? - check with the fuel tap on prime
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
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Hi Paul, I will recheck heights and levels carbs have been on and of more times than I can think of. Choke seemed to help then not as the miles crept by. Time to refill carbs isn't bad I've replaced tap &pipes as they were badly deposited on the inside see how we go.
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It can be easy to trap the fuel supply pipes - particularly the left hand one where it passes over the heat shield - I just did the float valves on my bike - only one went wrong but I thought I might as well do them all - so I empathise with you on the problems - removing and refitting the carbs is a miserable job.
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
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Just one more thought - have you checked the fuel tank is breathing OK and the vacuum pipe is working ? - have you checked with the fuel tap in the prime position at the end of the run when the engine is running lean - can you hear the fuel bowls filling up in the prime position ? - you shouldn't hear anything if the fuel bowls are full - release the fuel filler cap to see if you have a partial vacuum as well.
Is the fuel tank trapping the fuel lines ?
I don't think there is much left to check on your fuel system !
Cheers
Paul
Is the fuel tank trapping the fuel lines ?
I don't think there is much left to check on your fuel system !
Cheers
Paul
Re: Carbs running bad
Have you checked the plugs to make sure you're not actually wetting out, had the exact same symptoms on mine first couple of rides. Changed the plugs out and everything went fine. In hind sight could have had bad plugs but I would think that's pretty rare.
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rd84 wrote:It can be easy to trap the fuel supply pipes - particularly the left hand one where it passes over the heat shield - I just did the float valves on my bike - only one went wrong but I thought I might as well do them all - so I empathise with you on the problems - removing and refitting the carbs is a miserable job.
Cheers
Paul
Thats a very good point, my mate broke down last week due to fuel starvation on the first run out with his KR1-R, he had simply made the fuel line too long and it folded on itself as he fitted the tank..
Re: Carbs running bad
Just had exactly the same problem on my first ride out yesterday after full rebuild. Looks like I'll be following the same diagnostic path as you. Did you solve it in the end?
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Hi.
Do the carbs still have their heat shield ?
Do the carbs still have their heat shield ?
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Thanks guys. Interesting link. I am running stock fuel lines and petcock and the carbs do have their heat shield. I will carefully go over all the fuel lines again to make sure I don't have a crimp/blockage and will check the filler cap is venting OK (this may be the culprit). Will keep you posted.
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Re: Carbs running bad
A blocked tank vent will certainly cause headaches. Go for a ride and it if happens again remove the cap and see if things change.
Typically that is very early in the troubleshooting process. Blocked bowl vents are another area that is often overlooked.
Typically that is very early in the troubleshooting process. Blocked bowl vents are another area that is often overlooked.
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I just went thru the blocked fuel cap vent thing with my rd350. Idled fine and putted around fine but once on the highway it quickly ran out of fuel in the lines and I had to stop. Opening the cap didn't help me, air was trapped in the clear fuel lines and it wouldn't pull fuel thru.
Anyway I tore the cap all the way apart. Keep going till you find the little ball bearing check valve and hole with felt in it. Test if the felt is clogged up and remove it if necessary. This cured the 350.
Anyway I tore the cap all the way apart. Keep going till you find the little ball bearing check valve and hole with felt in it. Test if the felt is clogged up and remove it if necessary. This cured the 350.
Colin
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2smoke wrote:I just went thru the blocked fuel cap vent thing with my rd350.
The RD is done and on the road?
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Yes sirsilverstrom wrote:2smoke wrote:I just went thru the blocked fuel cap vent thing with my rd350.
The RD is done and on the road?
http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 7&start=30
About 500 kms on the rebuilt bike now. I`m pretty pleased with it. Took it to the Icehouse on Sunday and had some gawkers. Lol.
Colin