%$#@&*(^%$#@@! Carbs

[DMPLATT]

Ok, anyone who was with me in North Carolina know's my grief.

Something happened and for some reason I just can't get #2 carb back in synch.

I show them really close on the Mercury Stix, however - I just can't get her to idle right.

It's like this: She'll idle at 2000, if I adjust it just a hair - she want's to die. THere seems to be nowhere in between.

HELP!!!!!

Frustratingly Yours

Dave

P.S. All the plugs look great.

[sv650]

Clogged idle circuit? At 2000 rpm, I'd expect it's drawing though the lower portions of the needle jet.

SV

[Hoomgar]

What he said. Dave, pull your carbs out and clean out all the openings again. Specifically the float needles and idle circuit. It sounds like you have a clog in either the fuel supply or the idle circuit somewhere. Most likely a dirt particle.

[argonsagas]

It takes very little dirt to disturb the harmony in your carbs.

Two ideas:

Pull out the offending idle jet and try to look through it, while holding it up to a good light.

If it is blocked, (which it seems highly likely to be) then run a tiny strand of wire through it. A single bristle from a wire brush, with one end held in a cork or eraser, will do it.

That should loosen the piece, and may be all you have to do, but the dirt may just move away from the opening, and still be there. To clean it for sure, use a carb spray with a long nozzle/tube . Hold the nozzle against the tiny orifice and blow the cleaner through it.


Install an in-line fuel filter.

[DMPLATT]

Thanks all.
I DO have an inline filter.

It seemed better this morning. I will check it out some more. If I have to pull these carbs again. argggg. I'll have to go POD's. :roll:

Thinking on it overnight, I had just synched my carbs and it took me a while. The the Temp gage didn't show hot, it may have been hotter than usual.

We'll see.

So, Mark, can I just ship my bike up to you and let me know when it's done? 8)

edit: Ron, damn glad to see you posting again. Give my best to Tam.

[Hoomgar]

So, Mark, can I just ship my bike up to you and let me know when it's done? 8)

err, um, ohhh????? 8-[
I am not sure you want to do that just yet, I haven't come even close yet to mastering carb setup. I could make it run rich for you if you like?

[wrench]

Pods? i dont need no stinking pods, stock air box's rule

[Detman101]

So, Mark, can I just ship my bike up to you and let me know when it's done? 8)

err, um, ohhh????? 8-[
I am not sure you want to do that just yet, I haven't come even close yet to mastering carb setup. I could make it run rich for you if you like?

I'm in the same category hehe. But anything is better than running lean.
So what if I only get 40 miles to the gallon.

[Hoomgar]

So, Mark, can I just ship my bike up to you and let me know when it's done? 8)

err, um, ohhh????? 8-[
I am not sure you want to do that just yet, I haven't come even close yet to mastering carb setup. I could make it run rich for you if you like?

I'm in the same category hehe. But anything is better than running lean.
So what if I only get 40 miles to the gallon.

I could get you down to 24 if you like?

[robinjo]

So, Mark, can I just ship my bike up to you and let me know when it's done? 8)

err, um, ohhh????? 8-[
I am not sure you want to do that just yet, I haven't come even close yet to mastering carb setup. I could make it run rich for you if you like?

I'm in the same category hehe. But anything is better than running lean.
So what if I only get 40 miles to the gallon.

I could get you down to 24 if you like?

You are soooo helpfull!

[wrench]

So, Mark, can I just ship my bike up to you and let me know when it's done? 8)

err, um, ohhh????? 8-[
I am not sure you want to do that just yet, I haven't come even close yet to mastering carb setup. I could make it run rich for you if you like?

I'm in the same category hehe. But anything is better than running lean.
So what if I only get 40 miles to the gallon.

I could get you down to 24 if you like?

You are soooo helpfull!

Isn't he just

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Pods? i dont need no stinking pods, stock air box's rule

Absolute blasphemy!! 8O Mr. "I'm restricted and I like it"!

[wrench]

Pods? i dont need no stinking pods, stock air box's rule

Absolute blasphemy!! 8O Mr. "I'm restricted and I like it"!

LMAO, the way i ride its just as well the bike is restricted

[Detman101]

So, Mark, can I just ship my bike up to you and let me know when it's done? 8)

err, um, ohhh????? 8-[
I am not sure you want to do that just yet, I haven't come even close yet to mastering carb setup. I could make it run rich for you if you like?

I'm in the same category hehe. But anything is better than running lean.
So what if I only get 40 miles to the gallon.

I could get you down to 24 if you like?

Noooo no no...hehe. My awful fume-spewing Twitchy GS is hurting my pocket and my nerves enough as it is.

[DMPLATT]

Mark, is that why you have that special Fuel line running right into your Can? 8O