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"Carbs were cleaned" he said...

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by JPaganel, Jun 28, 2014.

  1. JPaganel

    JPaganel Well-Known Member

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    So, this FJ600 I got...

    The previous owner said the carbs were cleaned, but he couldn't get it to run.

    So, once I bypassed the electrical issue, I started the thing, and it would idle on full choke, and die with any twitch of the throttle.

    I popped the carbs to see what that actually meant. They clearly have been messed with, given the stripped and mismatched screws. The bowls were spotless. The first emulsion tube I pulled... Clogged all to hell.

    Apparently, people don't realize there is this pesky internal stuff to carbs.
     
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    lacucaracha Member

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    Oh man that's rough. You know what, though? That's going to be a helluva nice bike when you actually get it sorted.

    It's funny, but people actually don't know about internals and such. You watch some yokel on YouTube just take the bowls off and spray a crap-ton of carb cleaner, and you think "gee, that looks easy!"

    Never trust the PO.
     
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    Xjrider92117 Active Member

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    There never clean in till you take them apart and clean them yourself. 8O
     
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  4. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    +1 +1 +1........
     
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    I purchased my XJ700 for $150 becuase the PO could not figure out why it woudld not run right. He also "cleaned the carbs" with spray bombs and straws. I immediately took them apart, completely, soaked them, put them in my ultrasonic cleaner, and reassembled with all new seals, screws, jets and other miscellaneous items. I fired my bike up for the first time today in a few months and it started so easy. Clean, CLean, Clean. Make sure you replace those throttle shaft seals, they wil drive you nuts so do it now and be done with it. It will take some money to get it right but once you do and maintain them they will last a long time.
     
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