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bluesbiker

In: Birmingham in th
Posts: 2510

has anyone checked the float bowl? i had a flake of dirt in one of my bikes once fine until running on main jets then dirt sucked up and blocked main jet. throttle off, dirt drops away and runs fine.

Message posted by bluesbiker on 06 July 2009 at 19:44

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bluesbiker @ 06/07/2009 19:44:59

geoffb2005

In: Leeds
Posts: 2593

They've had the (admittedly old) carb off and stripped several times Blues. I helped on one occasion and it was absolutely spotless. I agree though Blues, my first thought was that perhaps one of the jets was partially blocked. However, give it more air (remove the air filter and box) and it's off like a scalded cat, which suggests over-fuelling. It's very odd. I feel for HFG, I really do.

Message posted by geoffb2005 on 06 July 2009 at 19:55

geoffb2005 @ 06/07/2009 19:55:09

finbarred

In: calne / chippenh
Posts: 12

Hi Steela,

Sorry my suggestions have not help. Looks like Nitro and friends are covering all the bases. Weird...as it has been said, there is not much more to check. I would check the carb too, as it could have been 'set-up'or modified for some reason, the good old Haynes manual will have the right jet sizes.

Sean

Message posted by finbarred on 07 July 2009 at 11:42

finbarred @ 07/07/2009 11:42:39

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Have you tried talking to it?

runs away

Message posted by Deleted Member on 07 July 2009 at 12:03

Deleted Member @ 07/07/2009 12:03:21

Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

Hi Sean - yeah looks like the carb needs to come off again!!

& LC - yep - I've tried talking to her, yelling at her, bribing her but she still aint for playing!!

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 07 July 2009 at 12:38

Holmfirthgirl @ 07/07/2009 12:38:51

timhall

In: LOWER DUNSFORTH
Posts: 133

I doubt both carbs will have the same problem. Have you checked the fuel supply to the carb? It could be fuel tap blocked, or if it is a vacuum tap could be a split vacuum pipe. Just two things that havn't been mentioned yet.

Message posted by timhall on 07 July 2009 at 23:14

timhall @ 07/07/2009 23:14:45

timhall

In: LOWER DUNSFORTH
Posts: 133

One more thought.Have you checked the inlet manifol. Any leaks here would make it run lean and might explain why it runs OK with the choke on.

Message posted by timhall on 07 July 2009 at 23:19

timhall @ 07/07/2009 23:19:42

Deleted User

In: NA
Posts: 6852

Dunno what happened to the post I put Stella But I did say the only thing left was for you to get Mavis a boyfirend !!

Bless her she is all frustrated & taking it out on you

Message posted by Deleted User on 08 July 2009 at 13:54

Deleted User @ 08/07/2009 13:54:17

Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

Hi Tim - yep we've checked fuel supply which seems good...inlet manifold...errr......DAVE???? have we checked that?

Shell - I want a boyfriend before she gets one!! - mind you if it means that she'll start running ok so's I can get out .....

......how about it I ger her a comfort blanket instead??....

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 08 July 2009 at 14:00

Holmfirthgirl @ 08/07/2009 14:00:51

Deleted User

In: NA
Posts: 6852

Or one of those 'mags'

On serious note, hope you sort her soon

Message posted by Deleted User on 08 July 2009 at 14:14

Deleted User @ 08/07/2009 14:14:21

feistygirl

In: Rochdale
Posts: 1228

So if the bike runs like a gud un with the air filter off etc then yr problem must be with fuel rather than electrics ... anyone checked the mixture screw on the carb? i.e. is it working properly *runs away quick just in case they have*

Message posted by feistygirl on 08 July 2009 at 14:36

feistygirl @ 08/07/2009 14:36:45

Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

lol FG - yep been there done that.....although not with the new carb - so that's the first thing to do (again! lol)

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 08 July 2009 at 14:39

Holmfirthgirl @ 08/07/2009 14:39:51

nitro70

In: Huddersfield
Posts: 261

Yes Stella .. the inlet manifold rubber was checked with carb cleaner and WD40 for leaks .. None at all .. I do think it`s running lean .. Anyone near to check the main jet ?

Message posted by nitro70 on 08 July 2009 at 18:51

nitro70 @ 08/07/2009 18:51:56

Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

errr....you??

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 08 July 2009 at 19:50

Holmfirthgirl @ 08/07/2009 19:50:20

geoffb2005

In: Leeds
Posts: 2593

lol

Message posted by geoffb2005 on 08 July 2009 at 20:06

geoffb2005 @ 08/07/2009 20:06:12

timhall

In: LOWER DUNSFORTH
Posts: 133

I still can't imagine both carbs have same jetting problem. So I would assume jets are OK. Try checking compression with a guage. If air is getting in, via leaky head gasket for example, that would lean mixture off.

Message posted by timhall on 09 July 2009 at 23:00

timhall @ 09/07/2009 23:00:46

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

Eventually fixed my problem by taking it to a fixer with rolling road and DYNAjet tunig equipment and found a faulty coil. While I was tinkering myself I had lots of advice from people, much of which has been mentioned here, but one thing I havent seen mentioned yet is the Diaphragm. Even the slightest pinhole would give symptoms you are getting. As you've changed carb and tap this should be fine, but worth a check.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 11 July 2009 at 11:33

Deleted Member @ 11/07/2009 11:33:06

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