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xj 650 not wanting to run

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by F_N_M, Jun 21, 2008.

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    F_N_M New Member

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    well i just got my first road bike a few weeks ago. its a 82 xj650 maxim with 6600 miles on it. it would barely idle when i got so i cleaned the carbs put new gaskets and fuel shutoff valves for the floats and new main jets from dynojet because one of the originals like fell apart in removing it ,so i got it all back together it started right up no problem so a few days later i took it out and drove it for fifty miles and parked at a ball park to catch a little bit of a game went back to it to ride home it would just putter and die less and less the more i did it
    so for the pas few days ive been cleaning the carbs probly about 12 time and still to no avail please help im stumped
    p.s. ive checked all the basics new plugs new gas changed oil it has spark and compression
     
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    Fuel starvation =) Check check if the lines being pinched? or colapsing?
     
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    no its getting fuel im just completly out of ideas with it
     
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    You checked the float levels?
     
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    yes i have checked the float levels
    i also found out that if i put my hand over the number three carb it starts and will idle for a little but not long
     
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    What condition are you intake/manifold boots in?

    You're not sucking in additional air somewhere are you?
     
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    well there are some cracks but ive tried the starting fluid trick on them but with no rev or starting
     
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    Were you moving the carbs around at the time to open up any cracks that may sit closed while bikes not moving?
     
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    my face just turned a little red. no i didn't i appreciate the help ill tell you if it helps or solves the problem thanks
     
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    na not even a pop but i was thinking if the main fuse was too small would it cause my problem

    because the guy i bought it from tried to jump start it from a running car and blew the main fuse but there was a spair 14 amp fuse in the box that i put in its place and it started

    thats just a thought though
     
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    well i got the previous problem sorted out but now the it will not idle without the choke on just the tinies little bit the carbs are clean and the air mixture screwis 3 turns out
    please help
     
    F_N_M, Jun 30, 2008
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