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carb issue - looking for solutions
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 11:04 am
by kenbarmore
Hello all,
I have a 1999 KLR 650 with 6000 miles on it that I purchased last
December. Ever since I've had it I've experienced the following
problem:
Scenario - driving thru city streets in 3rd gear at 30-35 miles an
hour.
Problem - when coming to a stop light and squeezing in the clutch
lever the engine kills. Apparently flooded. It takes a good while
to start it with the throttle wide open and the starter going in 5
second bursts. Sometimes it lasts thru the light and I have to
crawl over to the side of the road like a crab with a broken leg.
Not cool.
One solution: If I run the bike on the street in 2nd gear at the same
speeds, running around 4000-4500 rpms (and vibrate myself like a
good 'thumper' owner) the problem does NOT arise. I'd prefer a
different solution.
Any other suggestions to solve this problem would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
KEN BARMORE
Madison, WI
carb issue - looking for solutions
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 11:13 am
by Fred Hink
Clean out the junk on top of your float needle and use a fuel filter.
Fred
http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "kenbarmore"
To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 7:45 AM
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Carb issue - looking for solutions
> Hello all,
>
> I have a 1999 KLR 650 with 6000 miles on it that I purchased last
> December. Ever since I've had it I've experienced the following
> problem:
>
> Scenario - driving thru city streets in 3rd gear at 30-35 miles an
> hour.
>
> Problem - when coming to a stop light and squeezing in the clutch
> lever the engine kills. Apparently flooded. It takes a good while
> to start it with the throttle wide open and the starter going in 5
> second bursts. Sometimes it lasts thru the light and I have to
> crawl over to the side of the road like a crab with a broken leg.
> Not cool.
>
> One solution: If I run the bike on the street in 2nd gear at the same
> speeds, running around 4000-4500 rpms (and vibrate myself like a
> good 'thumper' owner) the problem does NOT arise. I'd prefer a
> different solution.
>
> Any other suggestions to solve this problem would be much appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
> KEN BARMORE
> Madison, WI
kawasaki canada contact
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 1:13 pm
by rmeredith@shaw.ca
Anybody have a phone number for Kawasaki Canada to call regarding
dealer complaints with warranty issues?
Thanks, ej
Rob