float stuck in carb??

[KLR Rider - Scott Adams]

Mike - I am SO just getting over this EXACT problem. Tried all the 1/2 way fixes and nothing. Pulled the carb apart and cleaned everything really well (including the float needle valve) and nothing. Took it to a good friend who is a mechanic and he looked at the float needle valve and said it needed replaced. He could somehow see a slight shiny ring (under a magnifying glass) on the part. I laughed at even the thought of it being enough to do anything. I replaced the float needle valve anyway (at his demand) and everything is working great! Won't make that mistake again!!!! Mine is a 96 and part number 16030-1057 (still sitting on my desk notes!). $29 at dealer and $23 at ronayers.com (give or take). I was also told that I should have replaced the rubber o'ring around where the float bowl seals to the carb but didnt and its not leaking at all. Good Luck - I know the frustration. -Scott

----- Original Message ----- From: "www_programmer" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 10:15 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Float stuck in Carb?? > I had an injury and couldn't ride my bike for about 3 months and I > made the mistake of just unhooking the battery and letting it sit. > > When I hooked everything back up and went to start her up, it took > quite a few attempts... acted like it was flooded. White smoke coming > out of the pipe... whole nine. > > Once I got it started, gas started coming out of what looks like an > overflow hose off the carb. Looking around, it seems like I may have a > stuck float in the carb. > > My questions are: > 1) Does this diagnosis sound correct to you all? If not, what do you > think it is? > 2) If it is the float, what is my best course of action to get the > bike back in running condition? Can I find a resource on the web, with > detailed instructions? > > Thanks a ton! > > -Mike > > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[dirt_dad]

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