Bogs after it's warm.

[niclpnut]

There's a few threads on here talking about that same issue - seems to be worse on some carb bodies than others.

The Al/Zn material they're made out of seems to be prone to getting that white, chalky layer on them after exposure to the carb dip. Mine get it too, to varying degrees across the differnt carb bodies.

No "one-answer" as to how to remove or minimize it, but most here will simply wash the carbs throughly with soap & water after dipping. Spray with carb spray cleaner as well. You really should blast compressed air through all those passages to make sure they're clean too.

The WD40 coating seems like a good way to slow the surfaces form oxidizing - shouldn't hurt anything, the gas will just wash it away.

Agree with hikermikem.

I don't have a compressor yet in the garage, but I do some computer work on the side, and had a few cans of air for dusting/cleaning, and it works in a pinch

 

[kelticsol]

I had some canned air. I also checked the carb spray I was using. It had Methanol in it. So, I bought some Gumout brand. Doesn't ontain any -ohol products that I can tell. Hopefully that will help some as well.

I'm going to hit it with the hair dryer to elp with the drying for now. I'm spraying all the orifices with carb spray. I wish I had an air compressor though.

 

[niclpnut]

ya ditto.

C'MON FATHERS DAY GIFTS!!!!

ray:

 

[kelticsol]

Fathers Day GIft it is. I am totally asking for that. The great thing is that I can probably buy it and hand my wife the receipt and that's what she'll say.

Anywho, got the new pilot jets in and bought some new plugs. Waiting on the carb body now. SHould be here tomorrow or Monday.

I'm getting amped to get this bike running. But I saw a new V-Strom. Man I've got to quit looking at this stuff. I was looking to check out a klr650 (I've wanted one for awhile) I was just window shopping. But I think I want a V Strom.

I also priced the DJ Stage 3 kit for the bike. 125, not too bad for a dealer. I'm thinking of doing this just to make tuning it simple. Or is this a bad idea being that I don't have pods on this. I got stock air box but no lid for it. Which throws another kink in the works about the rich conditions; now that I'm thinking about all this.

I did make up a fake lid for my airbox his last time and maybe that was my rich condition. But I didn't run it long enough to cause what I found in my case as far as the oil and gas mix.

 

[niclpnut]

don't need a stage 3 unless pods/4-1.

for just a pipe, use a stage 1.

For mildly tuned machines using the stock airbox,
with stock or K&N filter. May also be used with a​

good aftermarket exhaust system

Lid is often removed for more air flow.


Nic

 

[kelticsol]

There is so much to remember about all of this. And I am so glad there are so many knowledgeable people here to help. This place is truly awesome.

Other things I am remembering and haven't put up (I don't think I have anyway). It also has a UNI filter. One of the oil kinds. It was lightly, and I mean lightly, oiled and put in. Should I consider replacing that with a stock paper air filter?

DO you think I should consider getting the stage 1 for this?

 

[niclpnut]

The uni filter is fine, just make sure it's clean and if it takes oil, oil it correctly.

It really depends on how it runs. A kit might not be needed, but if you are constantly having problems, it could help, and also give you a bit of a hp boost as well.

You'll just have to do plug chops when you have it up and running and identify problem areas through the throttle range.

Nic

 

[kelticsol]

ok finally got all the misc parts and got the carbs dipped and cleaned properly.
Have the screws set to 2 and 1/4.

Took it out for a short ride. Long enough to put a burn on the plugs. About 2 miles. Going to go check the plugs after dinner.

List:
Changed the GOil and filter
Took off homemade lid on airbox. (4 in 1)
Coil relay
New Front brake switch
Front brakes rebuilt
Carbs dipped and rebuilt. Thanks Cycle O Rings and blowerbike.
Set idle to ~1100

It's a 1000 degrees today. Got the bike hot. Pulled up to stop light and she didn't die. I idled into the garage. I was amazed.

Left to do:
Highest Idle
Vacuum Sync

People, listen to the wise ones here. Now, I'm a believer.

Edit : Although I can whip those carbs off and have them back on in 5 minutes now. I still hate getting that air box on.

 

[niclpnut]

Awesome,

Get it dialed in with a sync and your on the way.

Nic