carb issues

[Jeff Saline]

On Wed, 15 May 2013 23:42:18 -0000 "InTooDeep48" writes:

> Hi I have a CVK40 carb issue. Riding home last night, bike backfired > thru the carb, hard enough to slightly dislodge the carb. Then > wouldn't start. I finally was able to get it running, but only with > the choke(enricher) fully opened. It will start and idle but if you > twist the throttle at all it falls flat and stalls. What I have done > so far is, disassembled carb cleaned all jets and passages with card > spray and compressed air. Checked diaphragm no holes or tears, set > float height. Put back on bike same thing full choke it idles, touch > throttle stall. By the way I didn't mention that the bike is a 96 > KLX c > cause I need your help thanks for any of your knowledge and > help > Jim

<><><><><><> <><><><><><> Jim, It sounds like the a carb jet or passage is clogged. Reasoning goes the rapid pressure change in the carb from the backfire might have moved a piece of debris into a passage. But since you are sure the jets and passages are clear that must not be it. Next thing I'd be checking is valve timing and clearances. If the timing is on I'd look closely at clearances and see if any have changed a significant amount compared to the other valves. I'll guess a valve issue (held open for some reason, could be carbon???) allowed the backfire. A larger clearance indicates the valve is bent and not closing all the way or maybe a piece of carbon is holding the valve partially open or preventing it from closing all the way or sealing completely. So the cause should probably be figured out so it can be corrected. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650 . . . ____________________________________________________________ Political system upset? Democrats BIG advantage in America about to completely vanish http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/51942d8e603a42d8e751cst03vuc

[adamsonwd123]

I just added a sidecar to my 2012 klr650.I would like to carry a spare rear wheel.The sidecar wheel is off a 2009 klr.I live in BC Canada and would be willing to travel a reasonable distance to pic one up.Anybody have one they are willing to sell? Thanks......Wayne