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Message started by newguy on 04/07/06 at 12:01:54

Title: looking for some input
Post by newguy on 04/07/06 at 12:01:54

I've been having problems getting my bike started and tracked it down to a fuel problem.(bike isn't getting fuel) I replaced the old fuel thingy, sprayed carb cleaner throughout, and I just fixed the adjustment on the float.

The required setting for the float is 27.95mm +/- 1. My float was sitting at 32. Is it reasonable to think that this incorrect float adjustment could have been my problem? Won't be able to mount the carb on the bike till tonight but I'm new at all this and just curious what ya all think.

Title: Re: looking for some input
Post by Reelthing on 04/07/06 at 12:45:47

when it's not getting fuel was there any in the fuel bowl when you drained it?

Title: Re: looking for some input
Post by new guy on 04/07/06 at 12:58:56

Yes. The float bowl had fuel and I could get the engine to idle just by continually squirting starter fluid into the air box.

Title: Re: looking for some input
Post by Reelthing on 04/07/06 at 15:15:56

Has it been a long time since the bike has ran? like the gas has had time to evap and leave varnish behind

Title: Re: looking for some input
Post by newguy on 04/10/06 at 06:45:44

Yes. The bike was sitting for close to 9mo.

Title: Re: looking for some input
Post by SeeAPierce on 04/10/06 at 07:41:27

May need to disassemble and dip the carb. Jets and passageways may be clogged with 9 month old gas...