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Time for carb cleaning?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by shaun81xj650, Mar 17, 2007.

  1. shaun81xj650

    shaun81xj650 Member

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    I have been getting my maxim 650 ready for the upcomming riding season. I went to start my bike.......it fires.....spits and sputters abit......then revs up to 4-5,000 RPM's and shuts off. I'm thinking that the problem is in the carbs, as in they need cleaned and and rebuilt. Ideas??
     
    shaun81xj650, Mar 17, 2007
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Overhaul the carbs and get them right on the hairy-edge of fine tuning for the season. With the carbs right-on-the-money ... you'll have a fun time going someplace just to ride your bike!

    Ooooooooh ... Oooooh-whaa ... Whaaaaa ... waaa ... weeeeeeyaaaah

    Yeah!!!!
     
    RickCoMatic, Mar 18, 2007
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    Shaun,
    Perhaps before you go all the way on the carbs, you should maybe drain the tank and check the screen inside and see if it's plugged up. That could save you alot of hassle.
    Another problem could be the fact that the vaccum hose on your percock is not turning the gas on when you start it and your running out of fuel?
    I figure it's better to start at the source and elliminate the obvious before tearing into the carbs. Just a thought. >PD<
     
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    shaun81xj650 Member

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    when I drain the gas will I be able to see the screen from the gas cap. If it appears dirty, do I take the tank off and the petcock?
     
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    No, you won't see it from the gas cap. You need to pull the petcock assembly from the bottom of the tank.
     
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    shaun81xj650 Member

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    just thought that I'd show of my $300.00 bike. LOL well worth the money !
     

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    ok....i'll check out the screen and get back to ya !
     
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    Nice bike and what a good price....

    I MIGHT be able to get my hands on a cheap, low milage 650 Turbo... :)
     
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    well...I drained the gas and checked the screen. and it looked as if it were brand new. not dirt or contaminates. my bike does not rev to 4-5,000 anymore by itself after starting. it just spits and sputters then shuts off. I checked the plugs and they are clean, but wet w/ gas. so it is getting fuel.
     
    shaun81xj650, Mar 24, 2007
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    What's the latest on this job?
     
    RickCoMatic, Mar 26, 2007
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    I've got the same problem. I have taken the carb's off and cleaned them out. Full of sh#t. Putting all back together tonight. looking forward to riding this weekend.
     
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    I replaced the spark plugs and everything "seems" ok
     
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    having a time with mine too. been sitting for bout a year.put in new gas, pulled carbs and cleaned, still nothin..............bought new starter yesterday to be put in this friday night w/ a new batt. we'll see any suggestions???? oh and make em detailed im not bike illiterate im bike retarded. lol thx.
     
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