Suzuki Marauder carb cleaning.

[@zachmangus7689]

This was insanely helpful. I finally feel confident to clean my carb myself. Thanks, Joel!

[@supermick83]

Good video straight forward and simple.

[@kesalawheeler]

Thank you cus I’m thinking about cleaning my father in law’s carburetor on his Suzuki Marauder.

[@Rhond-i7r]

If you're not going to clean the actual carburetor itself on the inside and through all the holes with cleaner and welding tip cleaners and brushes.You're wasting your time in mind.

[@JoelArseneaultYouTube]

That all depends on why you are cleaning the carburetor. I often clean 4-5 carburetors a day, and unless they are gummed up with varnish (old gas) I usually don't poke anything through the jets. Carburetors are generally very clean on the inside, unless they have been sitting with old fuel... Most of the fuel system cleanings that I do are because of fine sediment, pet hair or water. These things clean out with a litte compressed air and always settle to the bottom of the float bowl. Water will sometimes leave behind oxidation or residu that requires a little poke with a torch cleaner. I used to clean a guys fuel system once a year, because his autistic son kept putting bubble mix in his lawnmower... He used to have one of those mowers that blew bubbles, and thought he was helping his dad. Quite unfortunate, and also quite amusing.

[@Rhond-i7r]

@@JoelArseneaultKZbin That's pitiful.You definitely are not a professional if you can't clean a carburetor completely regardless you are not a professional.You're a jackleg.

[@bigdaddydoitall]

nice vid. The gz is a tough little cookie. I've owned a gz and a rebel and both are solid.

[@bigdaddydoitall]

I usually always needed about 1/2-3/4 choke cranking the GZ even in the Mississippi heat, unless I had been driving it prior to cranking it again. How's your sparkplug? Have you a sparkplug gap tool?

[@bigdaddydoitall]

+joel arseneault oh I see that you figured out your problem. I was mistaken and reading with haste.

[@bigdaddydoitall]

+joel arseneault I used the Suzuki as my winter bike for about 2 years it was well suited for temperatures below freezing but tended to idled high in the summer.

[@frankcrawford416]

What is the prime position for? Is it the same as on. I have only owned a dirt bike before. I just got a 99 gz250 that sat outside uncovered for 4 years. Thanks for the video!

[@Leftycraig48]

Even though those jets LOOK clean, probability is that they aren't. A can of aerosol carb cleaner is a sure way to make sure that they are totally clean. THEN you can blow them out with compressed air. Don't forget the fuel passages in the carburetor body. Same procedure. You may be surprised what comes out. A carb rebuild kit is inexpensive and reused gaskets and O-rings are an invitation to leaks. A tablespoon of Gumout or Seafoam per tankful is inexpensive insurance for a problem-free riding season.

[@Leftycraig48]

You certainly have the creds alright and I concur with oh, maybe 99.9% of your response. I'm not certain what kind of carb spray cleaner you've had experience with, but I disagree that carb spray is just brake cleaner. I've always used brake cleaner spray to clean out accumulated gunk from the guts of my fishing reels. One time, I ran out and all I had was a can of carb spray. HUGE bad mistake!! It dissolved any and all plastic parts in one of my vintage reels, and all it's good for now is spare (metal) parts. So my conclusion is that carb cleaner spray is far more aggressive than brake cleaner. Won't make THAT mistake again. Anyway, I've never experienced the residual "film" you described. Is g/f closing the fuel cock and running the carburetor dry before long term storage? And if I'm not mistaken isn't there a drain plug near the bottom of the float bowl somewhere? That might save you that semi-annual PITA carb job. Just sayin'.

[@PaulDavidToal-ALTIQUIN]

Fabulous video. I feel prepared now. Quick question. My 800 occasionally fails to respond to throttle for a split second and then responds. Would that be cured if I clean carb?

[@captspacebob420]

I have a question I own a 2006 gz250 and I have my choke pulled at an angle leaning over towards me but not all the way and my bike when I start it up has to have the choke that way and I cant move it or itll die off and I constantly have to pull back on the throttle for the bike to warm up and while idling when I ride or before the ride it sounds like its idling pretty high for being in first gear and just sitting still ive tried turning down the rpms with the throttle screw but most of the time the bike will bog out or want to when I take off any ideas?

[@frankcrawford416]

I just got a gz250. It has sat outside for 4 years. I just started going through it and I know I need to clean the carb. Is the choke operated by a lever or switch on the handlebar or does it come on automatically? Thanks

[@frankcrawford416]

@@JoelArseneaultKZbin Yep, I believe I found the push pull knob on the carb. Manufacture date on my frame sticker says 9/98. Thanks again, Frank

[@frankcrawford416]

Update. The idle screw knob is on the carb. The choke lever on left side of handle bar. I couldn't tell because the cable on mine was completely rusted in the sheath, so no movement. Thanks again.

[@derricksimmons9636]

im workin on my bros 2000 vz 800. i got his carbs apart but no stamps that tell sizing. theyre mikuni round slides with no vacuum/fuel/whatever line comin down straight on top of em. i measured and not gettin same measurments as forums or manufacturer listings. just a bit off in a couple places. tryin to find the correct size so i can order new screws/replace missin parts. somebody before me riggd a air screw with a standard one. for ex. yay. any help is welcome

[@kanatalakai7930]

Hey man ive done exactly what youve done, reinstalled the carby, and now everytime i pull back throttle it revs bt then doesnt red line? Jus revs short

[@luismiguel4156]

i have question ,wait my air filter box is full of gasoline mixed with oil ,maybe need carburator cleaner

[@doricdave]

Great vid thanks. Ps, WD40 is not a lube.

[@doricdave]

@@JoelArseneaultKZbin I just got a 1999 GZ125 Marauder with 61 miles on clock, kept in a heated garage for 20 years!!! 😎 Your video will be a big help! The fuel is nasty.

[@hwydog905]

Wow, all he did was " pull off the carb , clean the debris from the float bowl" & doesn't show any other details . There is so much infor missing here.

[@JoelArseneaultYouTube]

This was shot in 2013 - 2014 on a Sony point and shoot camera and was one of the first videos I ever uploaded. It kinda sucks. However... I'm not sure how you came to this conclusion. I clearly removed all of the jets, showed they were clear, blew through them, mentioned checking the needle, removed the float valve, mentioned checking float height, as well as showing removal and installation. I normally don't do tutorial type videos, but this was actually quite thorough. Filming is crap, camera is crap, text instead of talking is crap but if you can't clean your carburetor with this video then maybe you shouldn't work on carburetors. I clean a lot of carburetors, and quite often, all you have to do is remove the bowl, and remove the debris. What details and missing information are you talking about ?

[@bradenspringer]

Hey. Awesome video thanks for making it. I noticed my jets had much smaller openings in them compared to yours . Looked like pinholes. They are clean though. Any idea why?My bike will not idle without choke. Btw I'm from Alberta too

[@rickmurphy123]

hi this is rick i need some one how work,s on motorcycle to rebuild my transmisson it,s 2000 suzuki marauder if you can help me can you?

[@rickmurphy123]

i need to know on my bike is it transmission is it just a 800 cc tran or a number if i need a part for it thank you for your time.

[@FallenGenetics]

good video. what year & size of marauder?

[@FallenGenetics]

+joel arseneault thanks joel! we have an 02 vz800 so not as easy needing syncing etc

[@FallenGenetics]

+joel arseneault good advice. just hate getting into something that know absolutely nothing about. im sure theres vids on it (haven't looked that hard) have a guy coming out hopefully this week to take a look. off subject how what is your opinion on seafoam? thanks

[@FallenGenetics]

+joel arseneault yeah ive read both opions some swear by it (a lot of ppl actually) & some don't. we bought an 02 marauder vz800 it sat for 3 years garage kept while the guy was in thr military. says it popped right off with a new battery. We've been having some minors issues with it so today decided to try it. Won't know if there's a difference since she decided just before additive to blow out her cobwebs again so to speak. just so darn frustrated on getting her running like a champ concistanly everyday. 😐

[@Tacbi0325]

I have 07 boulevard and I go try to do it... tha bike stall on me 3 times allready

[@chaycebaker3539]

I've done all of this and now the bike won't start without starting fluid and if I stop using it the bike dies

[@chaycebaker3539]

joel arseneault I figured it out, I had the piston jet too tight, it's about 2 turns looser from finger tight. I have to get some thread lock to hold it in place cause I was riding and it went down again. Great video though. Used it to clean my carb and it now works great!

[@chaycebaker3539]

For anyone struggling with the same thing, the one I had to adjust was the longest one, this was my first time ever messing with a carb and it's fine now, make sure to give this guys video a thumbs up

[@chaycebaker3539]

joel arseneault do you have any suggestions besides thread lock? I need the screw to stay there

[@chaycebaker3539]

joel arseneault thanks! Lots of help!

[@ananesnic]

Big jop

[@metalguyn]

"Use a good screwdriver" Then proceeds to use the shittiest one ever made lol. "Mine has debris in it" Doesn't show the camera what the debris looks like. Can't spell the word "Lose" either. We got a genius on our hands folks.

[@davidpritchett5974]

That was the nicest. "go to hell" I have read in a long time. "It didn't work and now it does". ".Ain't" that the whole idea.. Well done my friend..

[@MrMiddletown1]

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