continuing carb (?) problem... sherlock holms, any ideas please
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:13 am
On Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:25:03 -0000 "Steve"
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<><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><> Steve, It sounds to me like it could be a torn diaphragm. The engine will rev freely without a load. Takes much less energy to turn just the engine versus moving a 400+ pound motorcycle and a rider. So less fuel is needed under no load conditions. A Harley 883 Sportster uses the same diaphragm and slide as the KLR. Or maybe the KLR uses the same diaphragm and slide as an 883 Sportster. : ) I don't remember the part number off the top of my head but I think if you asked for one for about 2000 you'd get the correct part. If you take yours in you could compare them at the parts counter. Cost will be about $50 at Harley and well over $100 at Kawasaki. Good luck with your troubleshooting. 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, 79 R100RT . . ____________________________________________________________ Globe Life Insurance $1* Buys $50,000 Life Insurance. Adults or Children. No Medical Exam. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d3318fd12a8ec86ec5st02vuc> Still having a major problem with acceleration. > > Problem (continuing): The bike runs fine up to about 1/2 > throttle, then it cuts out if I don't reduce the throttle. This > only seems to occur when I'm riding it; if it's on the stand and I > give it throttle it revs up fine. Also, it's much worse in higher > gears... I can ride and give more throttle in 1st or second. > > I've completely disassembled and cleaned the carb twice. I've also > disassembled and cleaned the petcock. But the danged think keeps > cutting out on me when I ride it. > > Ideas? My frustration level is the only thing that's getting a lot > of gas at the moment. > > Thanks, guys, for any ideas.