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Air leak?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Richard Koethke, Jun 24, 2018.

  1. Richard Koethke

    Richard Koethke New Member

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    My bike ran fine feet days ago. Today it didn't want to start. It will idle ok, but sounds rougher than previous. I can hear some air or leak. If I pull an 8th of throttle (on its stand) it does immediately.
    What's my most likely problem? What is weak, etc
    Any suggestions appreciated.
    -Rick
     
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    Jetfixer Well-Known Member

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    Has the bike sat for awhile? Sounds more like your carbs need cleaned , ethonol in the fuel Congells and blocks passages inside the carb . This leads to hard starting , dying issues and sometimes this looks like a vacuum leak , but is a dirty carb. Have the carbs been pulled and rebuilt? Even if they have after a couple of seasons of riding still a good idea to pull and clean .
     
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    I do not know anything about the bikes history. I just traded some older fella a bunch of old hifi gear that I collect. But it certainly is a possibility. Thanks for the reminder on the carbs.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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