Jump to content

Flood Or Starve


anotherfive
 Share

Recommended Posts

Whilst riding some obstacles like a step I get the feeling the bike is flooding then immmidiately feels like starvation and engine pinks. Can it be both within a second or two. I was sure float was set ok and this is only time it does it and its costing me marks. Any help appreciated. Keihin carb by the way

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

 
 
 
 

Thanks everyone for replying.

Yes it's fine on hills

I clean the carb quite regularly

A plug chop says its running fine.

I do get some fuel out of the overflow pipes sometimes

This is what makes me think the float is too high but its set a recommended.

Still baffled but could it just be no fuel for a second after a hard manoevre. Don't see others having same issue

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
 
 

Help up out here AnotherFive.

What bike and carb do you have? Your profile says "Rev3" and you posted in GasGas.

What do you mean by "the feeling the bike is flooding."

When do you get fuel out of the overflows? Can you see it when you are riding?

Has the bike always done this or is it a new condition? Have you made any changes recently before this problem started?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

Re read the thing and he did mention a Kiehin, so therefore, if you have two hoses installed, one on bottom of bowl(overflow) and other bowl vent on right near slide, remove the vent tube to see if it still happens. Insure this one is removed or as short as possible if you just must have it. Do not powerwash water in there though!

Do tell results!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
  • 1 month later...

came across this thread while trying to solve a problem on my 2011 280 raga.

when going down a steep hill it doesnt run well down low.

whats the right setup for the breather hoses on this carb?

why would removing any of the two hoses make any difference?

thanks!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
 

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
 Share

×
  • Create New...