I have a 96 LS650. New to ownership of a motorcycle last summer. Am trying to learn basic mechanical maintenance on it.
The bike was starting to backfire, then started having driveability issues. It would stall and would be difficult to start, RPMs ran very low after it would stall. If I tightened the idle screw, it would start and stay running, but at a very high idle. I did not notice if it was dumping fuel after shut off at this time, though a few times it smelled flooded.
Purchased a carb seal kit and replacement air cleaner since it was full of fuel. Cleaned and resealed the carb and reinstalled. It ran ok for a short bit then at the end of the season started experiencing the same driveability issues. Backfiring, stalling. Though to a lesser degree. And... I also noticed it was dumping fuel after shutting off. My husband says the float is likely sticking.
What do I need to do to get this fixed? Am assuming it is still a carb problem, but may have to get a little more involved than just cleaning and reassembling. And buying another air cleaner to replace the fuel contaminated one.
Am definitely open to suggestions! Not quite ready to spend the $$ for a new carb. But am reluctant to pay someone else to install or repair if this is something I can do.