fs - y2klr650 - sandia, tx

[jeffstang05]

got my klr friday got it halfway running wouldnt idle with the choke off and genrally ran crappy put a new plug in it and took the carb off to clean it will the choke cable being broke affect its running?the carb was a little dirty since it hat sat awhile so im going ahead with cleaning it and putting the plunger starter off of a klx on it so just waiting for parts.I was happy to get to hear it but it took a lot of cranking to start it then wouldnt idle is there anything else that may do this?as far as power it ran great just super hard to start

[RobertWichert]

OK, long distance trouble shooting... Ran OK off idle?  Yes, it could be a dirty carburetor, but it could be running rich or lean off idle and you wouldn't notice it.  Check the plug.  White equals lean, black equals rich. Check the air cleaner too, since it "could" cause problems at idle (probably not)..  Be sure hte air cleaner is clean. Have you got enough money to buy a new carburetor?  If you haven't rebuilt a carburetor before, a new one is a MUCH safer bet than rebuilding it yourself.  If you want to rebuild it yourself, be SURE to blow out all passages and change all diaphragms. "Wouldn't idle with the choke off:" means to me it was starving for fuel.  This would normally inspire me to check the fuel filter.  Since there really isn't a fuel filter, I'd suggest checking the fuel lines. The choke cable won't affect running, as long as the choke is off, but if the choke cable is broken with the choke partially on, that will mess you up (too rich) big time. It sounds like the choke is stuck on, to me.  It sounds like it is stuck on because the new plug helped (fouled plug equals rich mixture) and you have choke cable issues. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ========================================================

On 2/15/2010 5:50 PM, jeffstang05 wrote:   got my klr friday got it halfway running wouldnt idle with the choke off and genrally ran crappy put a new plug in it and took the carb off to clean it will the choke cable being broke affect its running?the carb was a little dirty since it hat sat awhile so im going ahead with cleaning it and putting the plunger starter off of a klx on it so just waiting for parts.I was happy to get to hear it but it took a lot of cranking to start it then wouldnt idle is there anything else that may do this?as far as power it ran great just super hard to start

[Jud]

Won't idle without the choke? That is the classic symptom of a blocked pilot jet. Sounds like you also have issues with your choke (start enricher), but clean the pilot jet and it will idle. How you go about doing that is up to you. I like to start easy. If easy doesn't work, go to the next level. So start with half a can of Seafoam in a tank of fuel. If your pilot jet is not too badly plugged, the Seafoam may clean it out. Step 2 is Yamaha carb cleaner. mix it with fresh gas and fill the float bowl using a pump oiler. let it sit a while, like over the lunch hour, or overnight. Start the bike and chase with the remaining half a can of Seafoam in the fuel. If that doesn't do it, Step 3 is manual disimpaction of the pilot jet, or else replacement. If you put in a new one, go up a size. You may have other issues as well. See that the carb vent tube is clear, that the vacuum hose to the petcock is intact and not collapsing under vacuum. But I'm guessing that a clean pilot jet will work wonders for you.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jeffstang05" wrote: > > got my klr friday got it halfway running wouldnt idle with the choke off and genrally ran crappy put a new plug in it and took the carb off to clean it will the choke cable being broke affect its running?the carb was a little dirty since it hat sat awhile so im going ahead with cleaning it and putting the plunger starter off of a klx on it so just waiting for parts.I was happy to get to hear it but it took a lot of cranking to start it then wouldnt idle is there anything else that may do this?as far as power it ran great just super hard to start >

[jeff delk]

rebuilt the carb and put it together tonight waiting on the new air cleaner and a new choke part the cable was broke at the plastic connector and someone had kida wired it on there i kinda think it was at a half position or not working right

[frederickmike]

Bought a versys, selling the Kawasaki Y2KLR 650 - Running and looking Good, but sold "as is" with no warranties. $1900 - Cash - Firm, for the following ( will gift you the bike with a clear Texas title) Modifications & upgrades made: Acerbiz Front fender Acerbiz Hand guards Renthal Alum Hi Handle Bars ( filled with lead shot) Bar Risers KTech Fork Brace New fork boots Fuji lock nuts - Fr & Rear axles & counter sprocket nut Upgraded seat with atomic foam Supertrapp muffler ( also Oem muffler) Front SS Brake lines Simulated ABS Modules Front & Rear Heavy duty shifting lever Off road serrated foot pegs Oddessy Battery Tires - Front new- Rear 70% Replaced main frame with a 1988 Doo hickey done Carb- new jets and 22 mod & T air vent mod Upgrade fuses to blade type SS fasteners thru out Tall windscreen Anti vibration studs mounts for mirrors Happy Trails Center Stand Clutch & Kickstand bypass kill switch mod Radiator guards new brake pads Progressive springs in forks headlight upgrade magnetic oil plug Petcock mod upgrade sub frame bolts Rear brake mastercyl guard new RK x chain and JT sprockets LED Rear stop & turn lights recent service: oil & filter change uniTrack R&R cleaned & lubed checked valves checked wheel bearings - they have been replaced Givi luggage racks do not go with the bike. Mileage unknown as the odometer has been replaced.-reads 31K contact: frederickmike@...

[Jim Tegler]

Sounds like Jud's on the money.... I was going to suggest a blocked idle jet. Is that the same as a pilot jet? Do our carbs have fighter jets? OK...OK.... I'm going..... Posted by: "Jud" judjonzz@... judjonzz Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:33 pm (PST) Won't idle without the choke? That is the classic symptom of a blocked pilot jet. Sounds like you also have issues with your choke (start enricher), but clean the pilot jet and it will idle. _________________________________________________________________ Introducing Windows phone. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9708122

[jeff delk]

I think every jet was clogged it was so dirty chomping at the bit for the plunger so i can ride come on ups

[dooden]

Idle = Pilot And nope.. no fighter jets in a KLR.. I do wear my flight jacket when I ride sometimes however, as my Camo Parka Dooden A15 Green Ape

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jim Tegler wrote: > > > > Sounds like Jud's on the money.... > > I was going to suggest a blocked idle jet. Is that the same as a pilot jet? > > Do our carbs have fighter jets? > > OK...OK.... I'm going..... > > > > Posted by: "Jud" > judjonzz@... > > judjonzz > > Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:33 pm (PST) > > Won't idle without the choke? That is the classic symptom of a blocked > pilot jet. Sounds like you also have issues with your choke (start > enricher), but clean the pilot jet and it will idle. > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Introducing Windows phone. > http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9708122 >