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Post by gavakie on Apr 7, 2014 8:10:22 GMT -6
So trying to get the bike ready for spring and summer. I can get it started now but its running rough. Ive ran some sea foam through the tank which hasnt seemed to help. It will idle ok but as soon as I put in gear it will start to bog down and want to die. After running for a few minutes as well it starts to back fire and pop. Any suggestions?
Im pretty sure it needs a atleast a carb cleaning. Im not the most mechanical but do some basic things.
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Post by Blaine on Apr 7, 2014 12:47:17 GMT -6
So trying to get the bike ready for spring and summer. I can get it started now but its running rough. Ive ran some sea foam through the tank which hasnt seemed to help. It will idle ok but as soon as I put in gear it will start to bog down and want to die. After running for a few minutes as well it starts to back fire and pop. Any suggestions? Im pretty sure it needs a atleast a carb cleaning. Im not the most mechanical but do some basic things. Yep sounds like plugged jets to me.Cleaning the carbs are not to difficult.You just need to go slow & make sure you get everything cleaned.Especially the pilot jets.There are lots of tips on here to help you & make removal of the carbs a little simpler.   |
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Post by gavakie on Apr 7, 2014 13:38:13 GMT -6
I need to take the tank off to get to the carbs? Ive only ever done basic mechanical things like Brakes or Replacing an alternator.
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Post by Blaine on Apr 7, 2014 17:22:40 GMT -6
I need to take the tank off to get to the carbs? Ive only ever done basic mechanical things like Brakes or Replacing an alternator. It makes it much easier to see what you are doing the first time around. |
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Post by booksnbikes on Aug 12, 2014 19:48:21 GMT -6
I am new to bikes. I need to clean the carbs on my 85 454ltd. Is there anything special that i need to watch out for when doing this? |
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