The Single Most Common Carburetor Problem (Clogged Pilot Jets) and How To Fix It | MC GARAGE

[@RandomGuyDan]

Good video Ari, but I do have 3 comments: (1) When spraying carb cleaner through the pilot jet make sure that you do a couple of sprays with your finger over the bottom exit hole so that you can make sure the side holes are also clear. You want to see a nice strong mist of solvent coming through. (2) If the jet is completely clogged often no amount of solvent will clean it. Before I pull a carb for cleaning I hit my local guitar store for a piece of steel E string . They will usually have some left over from stringing jobs and will typically give it to you for free. This is very fine but very stiff wire and you can gently work it through the jet without damaging it. Once there is a passage through the jet, the high pressure cleaner will then remove the rest as it passes through. (3) I HIGHLY recommend holding the jet in a towel before you blow compressed air through it. Often your fingers alone won't hold it strongly enough and you can blow it across your garage never to be seen again (ask me how I know, LOL).

[@jasonhochman3750]

wouldn't it be easier to soak the pilot jet in a solvent, such as even rubbing alcohol?

[@camsky8764]

E string smart!!

[@Mada-yq5sf]

Copper wire works fine

[@RandomGuyDan]

@Mada-yq5sf I have found copper is to soft to work through really crusty clogged jets. Guitar string works better. But to get the last of the residue I like blasting carb cleaner through.

[@jared1228]

Cool stuff

[@flyingmerkel6]

When blasting out your pilot jet, hold on real tight so it doesn't go shooting across the garage and land behind the impossible to move workbench.

[@xagba8094]

Wish I saw this comment earlier...

[@RegulareoldNorseBoy]

Why would your impossible to move work bench have gaps things can fall into ? That's the real question

[@dylanbarnard90]

Hi there I'm from South Africa need some advice I'm not sure if it's the carbs but when I start my Suzuki bandit GSF 400 and it's warm when I begin to pull away and I open it to 6 thousands revs it then drops to 4 thousand revs then it jumps to 12 or 13 thousand revs why does it do that it's like when I want to pull away and open the throttle to quick the bike dies I have to open the throttle slowly to ride fast or pull away how can I fix this ? Thx

[@imthedarknight-8755]

Sounds like he knows this from experience...

[@danielwatkins8208]

Quintus 😂

[@hommebizzare]

This video series is great. In fact, the worst thing about it is the time between episodes

[@m_s7155]

I just found this channel yesterday, watched about 6 hours worth of content so far. Your videos are insanely well done guys.

[@m_s7155]

Thanks man, I am! Im a new driver, got a 00 bmw f650, and been having a lot of trouble with clutch linkage adjustment and hard shifting. If I adjust cable to far out on handle shift lever, easy shifting but clutch slips. If I adjust cable to far in, clutch slips still and super bad shifting. Been too afraid to adjust anything where cable connects to arm below on engine (I dont know what thats called). Theres a sweet spot I guess for easy clutching vs slip? I have it set right now to where its hard shifting, but no slip. If this is a common thing can you do a vid about that? That'd be epic man. Or just bring anything else coming, Im sure I'd watch it! :) Thanks very much for the reply sir!

[@IceBoNeZ]

@Ari! Can you please do an vid on replacing forks seals! Mine need done, and I'm hoping I wont need to pay a shop to do it.. :/

[@PeterisKelle]

Thank you so much for this video! You saved me more hours of figuring out what was happening with my Honda Dominator, that it just didn't start (only by using starting fluid). Checked almost everything (fuel, spark, battery, measured stator, pulse generator, coil, electricity contacts, CDI box contacts, vacuum leaks around carb and air box, etc.), especially after disassembling and cleaning carb. In the end your video made me think that it still might be a carb related issue, because I started to remember that the problem started when I switched the fuel tank petcock to RESERVE. Removed the petcock and yeap - there were some debris on the bottom of the tank, without original fuel filter, which clogged the pilot jet. After blasting out the pilot jet with an air gun and assembling everything back together, Dommie now runs just great! Thanks!

[@christopher6635]

I have a honda rancher 350 that will only run on staring fluid.

[@916chidori]

"...or the bottom." Smooth.

[@IvanIvanov-bu4ji]

lol notice it too. how it suddenly falls on its back lol

[@Kaktuskastl]

scary, somehow

[@ashtongoff7901]

Lmfao 😂😂😂 Im dead

[@chaycet2984]

He a smooth operator 😂

[@noahway13]

I replayed that several times.

[@Josh-zy3lq]

This video was not “very brief” it was informative and not too long. Usually these videos are unorganized. This was not too long. Keep it up ! 👍

[@rubenotero7100]

I've been intimidated by how complex carbs look for a long time, but this video was very informative and I definitely have everything I need to clear out my pilot jets

[@johnbaxter85]

Thank you, gave me the confidence to give it a try on my 4 inline carb, removed it all and followed it to clean the pilot. Bike started and held idle fine, so happy!!!

[@Scoottoots]

Ari, thanks. I really get benefit from your clear explanations. I have a 1984 Suzuki GR650 Tempter. A bit of an oddity, but then so am I at 66 years old doing my first more in-depth build. I am doing some performance and styling mods on the Tempter. Carb, exhaust, and air box work, is key on the performance front. I definitely had some high hanging idle with no sign of air leaks at the engine-side boots. Most of the problems seemed related to the pilot system. I've rejet'd the pilots by one size, raised the needles by one notch, and rejet'd the mains by three sizes, to work hopefully well with the new more open mufflers and opened out air box. Of course I cleaned the carb interiors while at it. Fingers crossed :-)

[@Johnferrana]

Any updates?

[@Scoottoots]

@@Johnferrana I've sold that bike long ago, but fyi, the aftermarket main jet was much too rich. Had to be downsized. Other than that it ran awesome.

[@joetroutt7425]

Never understood why the fuel and air mixture screws are in an impossible to reach spot. If you're trying to tune it you have to constantly take it off to adjust it. Ugh

[@BoysBarn]

Thanks for the video. I have cleaned many pilot jets and never have I only had to spray cleaner/air to clean them. LOL. When those symptoms occur, It's usually HARD deposits restricting the hole or plugged completely. Have to clean with a small wire, or jet cleaner tips, etc. Jets are cheap, but seems I never have them on hand when needed! Just yesterday, out of the blue, my reliable Vulcan 800 wouldn't idle. Pilot jet was almost closed completely with hard black deposits. Took 15 minutes to clear. Thanks for the videos!

[@DaytonaRider1]

My VFR400 was notoriously bad for this. Great video! People should really watch this and learn.

[@vicenterr7]

My just rebuilt 99 ZX7 was running like a dream for a few months, but now it runs poor on low revs. Gonna check that pilot jet . Thanks a bunch

[@wwxxyyxxxwwyy861]

I have no idea what you're talking about but I love this series.

[@redryder1146]

thank you for this fan-freaking-tastic video series because of this video series you have given me the confidence to perform maintenance on my motorcycle that I would normally have to pay a shop hundreds of dollars to do last March I put tires on my motorcycle front and rear 2000 CBR 600 F4 have a motion Pro balancing stand everything went off without a hitch this spring I am going to change the clutch thanks Ari

[@021200zzr]

Ari, how about a vid on synchronizing a bank of carbs on a 4 cyl? Another good one, and a critical setting, is float height. Again, on carbs for an inline 4. Maybe show the method of using a clear piece of tubing connected to the drain port (usually done on the bench). Love the work you and Zach do on this channel, keep it up guys.

[@Chizuru_Chan-vr7nu]

I'm having this in my Honda Trigger 150. When I open throttle, the engine goes off. But I failed to repair as per your information. But your video gave me the idea how to fix it. Thanks.

[@commandertoucan8975]

I have a 1974 CL360 and that is exactly what is wrong with my bike! Super helpful video. Thanks!!

[@seansoles1679]

Great little walk through on this most common issue. Appreciate you man!

[@hervedesmeules6412]

i have all this problem, i do step by step like your video and now she run like a new! i'm so happy, thanks. :) 1994 suzuki DR125

[@scottmiller8801]

Excellent video! I would like to add (myself being the owner of 30 motorcycles) that fuel with ethanol in it makes the bike run leaner at idle (in the older bikes any way - such as the Kawasaki KZ`S, Suzuki GS`s and such). Pretty much every bike I own, I have turned the idle air screw out 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn for a much better idle. Hope this helps!

[@wesjewell8778]

Thank you so much! This clears everything wrong with my bike and it worked flawlessly. I’ve never seen a “perfect” tutorial but this covered absolutely everything needed!

[@Ultimatrix117]

I just now found your video and it helped me greatly it was indeed a clogged Jet and passageway for the idle!. My bike's would only run on food show and everytime I give it gas it wouldn't either rib out of control a title or die when giving it more air

[@stephenpratt6145]

What about the return springs? Would taking each carb off the rail not enough spring to return back

[@Kcducttaper1]

My first step with a poor running bike is to dump a bottle of seafoam in the tank. A good portion of the time, that cleans the carbs nicely and I don't even have to take anything apart. That and a good carb balance every once in a while are all I've done to my '85 CB650 carbs.

[@blackiredi]

This series keeps getting better. ...or the bottom... nice.

[@chadhamann8315]

I have a knee series carburetor with a 38 pilot jet and I cannot see through it. Should I be able to see light clear through or does this jet use the orifices on the sides?

[@Mack8361]

What if my bike runs great till I run at 55 for little while then gets sluggish and backfires a little and preassure coming from air box and no power ? Fuel pump ? Not getting enuff gas ? I can let it sit for a few and it does good again?

[@danielgallina6285]

Did all the cleaning and the bike will hardly run on choke. I do not have the air box on will that matter?

[@garyconstant4234]

Great video. I’m having problems with a virago 535 as in the back carb cannot be made to run leaner so can air fuel jets get clogged up. Regards from England

[@fwh79FOXR6]

The Single Most Common Carburetor Problem = THE OWNER!

[@calebkroll4698]

fwh79 what if you bought a bike with a problem

[@lynnmckenney1987]

@@calebkroll4698 Previous owner

[@threepot]

Of quality of petrol?

[@albertandrews130]

@@lynnmckenney1987 ALWAYS

[@Carlo-qj5jl]

an owner whos a squid and always on high RPM

[@Dowent]

I wish the title would contain the exact issue (pilot jet clogged) and not just "most common problem". I think descriptive titles are always great and help with orientation in all those billions of youtube videos.

[@Dowent]

A mighty title for a mighty video :) . Thanks!

[@Eli-kr5bm]

Did u contracted a gnome or a pixie to make the 1:40 movement?

[@ronaldarchie4960]

how can you remove a idle mixture screw needle that is broken off and stuck in the carburetor body?

[@jerodrobinson4040]

Having a lot of trouble getting to the bottom of an issue.. I have an 84 Yamaha Venture 1200, it's a V4. While my Airbox lid is off it Idles normally for the most part. But the moment I put the Cap on it instantly Revs to around 5500 RPM. This happens without the throttle Butterfly's moving in any way. Ive completely cleaned the Carbs, Re-seated the Intake boot's and spent hours searching for Vaccum leak's with no results. I have no idea what's going on here and any suggestions are welcome...

[@srinivasteki9458]

Spot on. The leakge in intake manifold rubber to engine head is very notorious. Also the mouth of the part that is locking with engine head should be properly screwed (using gel sealant in most cases) Leakages should be taken good care 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sirstriker886]

Thanks. That confirms what I thought was happening. The main jet I know was getting fuel through but the quad would not idle and I'd have to hold the throttle down to keep it running rather rough. I also tried putting penetrating oil into the passageway to help clean out any clogging as well as carb cleaner. I don't feel air flow through but I'll try a bit more TLC cleaning before I reinstall it.

[@ridewrenchrepeat3550]

What might cause my bike to just rev to the max at idle? Its also pouring gas out of what i think is the crankcase vent tube. Any info will help thanks

[@sdavey10]

Perfect, many thanks. Brief videos are great, nothing worse than listening to someone rattling on just to make content.

[@jsg8803]

Hi , My bike is having some problem which I tried getting fixed by many mechanics unfortunately the problems still persists my carburator slider frequently getting clogged with carbon and after a few kilometres accelerator will get jammed also the air filter which 2 days ago I had it replaced is also having carbon deposits on them and has a petrol smell on them how to diagonise the issue? Sometimes white smoke comes out of exhaust. Any advice????

[@1cisqo]

Awsome video, I have a 98 Valkryie and half the jets were just like that. My question is, how do you check/adj the fuel mix screw on a multiple cyl bike?

[@1cisqo]

Thanks for not replying to my question. The answer was in the video. Duh!

[@dontpanic4295]

I have a 1996 Yamaha VMAX the two spark plugs on the right side or running rich the two spark plugs on the left side looked normal what would cause something like that?

[@suvakantasamal3713]

Hi, My bike's throttle does not stop even after the fuel screw is tightened to it's fullest extent, Can you please guide what could have been the problem.

[@xfire7]

Never really a problem until Mr. Ethnol cam along .

[@behmer1879]

Thanks Ari! All your videos are great and really helpful

[@CheapGuitarsAndMore]

I have a 50cc that hangs after i let go of the throttle with all 3 carbs ive tried on it. 2 new, 1 old and cleaned. New intake gasket too. I think its a vacuum leak, but where else do I have to look if the intake is all sealed up and good?

[@stephenfraser9009]

Hi I have Klx 650c 1993 runs fine till top end the starts to bog soon as I let throttle off it’s fine but also the idle is not what it should be ?????

[@cisium1184]

If I unloosen the mixture screw, will that enrichen the fuel mixture, or enleanen it?

[@xEMRDx]

Been watching these videos for years ever since my first motorcycle!

[@888jackflash]

Good. As an old dealership tech, I've told many people: "80% of the time - DIRT is your problem".

[@qjuanwhite8285]

Hopefully i can get help here I have an 01 zx6r idles fine but wont go over 40 feels like a fuel issue checked the pump cleaned carbs changed gas and spark plugs nothing worked took the bike to get looked at only to pay 115 for them to tell me change the fuel filter😒 i drove it home decided to remove the airbox and drove it down the street problem went away and it worked a few days now the problem is back weirdest thing ive seen any ideas of what im dealing with

[@Isaa5500]

I have a 2001 fzs1000 it’s really hard to keep the bike running when cold I pull the choke and its runs for 40 seconds and cuts out... I have to restart it and play with the throttle until it no longer stalls before I can ride off... the choke plunger does not slip back so I’m not sure what it might be ... I have small cracks in the boot inlates which run from the carb to engine .... could that be the issue?? Please advise

[@stevieboy9394]

want to ask you that I have a 2000 gsxr 600 , I completely clean all 4 carbs and still only run with the choke on only. Also clean the fuel filter, fresh gas. Has no idea why. Do you think is the mixture screw, Maybe you can help me out.

[@serratedmiff]

Can the wrong air and gas mixture cause over revving?

[@Luzsta]

What if the scooter runs well but needs a little throttle turned slightly upon turning over and starting? What does that usually mean? Yes it’s got all the typical 70cc big bore upgrades. Kymco people 50 2009....

[@bennylim2709]

Hi, just want to know that when I'm riding half way like 70km the bike like not moving?? My throttle is on, engine is running. Ilke the fuel not coming out. I have pump the fuel to full tank. Do u know what's to problem with the bike. Sorry that my English not good.

[@tonysmith4218]

hi ive fitted a single carb to my virago 535 , mikuni vm 34, it has sooty plugs so its rich, ive lowered jets to a 90 the pilot is a 35 do i need to lower the pilot, any info would be good

[@MK99993]

Hai MC My scooty suziki access 125cc. Idealling is perfect engine starts in one kick but when i raise throttle engine is hesitating & stalling exactly like you shown in this video. This stalling problem belongs to which jet.

[@jonjesberg9649]

Hi, I have a 2003 1200 bandit which I've had for 18 months, Its 'had a flat spot of varying degrees from day 1. As I accelerate from an idle sometimes it will stall completely leaving me sitting at the lights, other times it seems to run on 2 or 3 cylinders for the first 5 to 10 minutes of my commute. Motor's fine,K&N filter, recent sigma jet kit fitted, standard exhaust, been to many mechanics including Suzuki dealer for several weeks who said 'it's just the nature of the beast'. Any help would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Jon.

[@zainiqbal7721]

I want to put pod air filter on my yamaha ybr 125 Does this really makes power up? And what about fuel mixture and about carbuerator tunning?

[@reybexn]

is there a effect on the bike engine, when you remove the air filter/air cleaner ? it's common here in my country especially in mc underbone and scooter tuner. I don't know the right term but they used to call it "OPEN CARB" some put velocity stack on it and others just a open aftermarket carb.

[@firebird14420]

Why would gas be getting into the diaphragm area where the cover is? I have a 95 Yamaha Virago 535sg

[@killzonex8635]

Hey great video, this may answer many of the issues I have on my 85' Suzuki GS550L; would a stuck pilot also lead to having a gas leak from where the Air cleaner tube is connected? Some suggest a Sticky Float or another person suggested it may be "valve starter" that is loose due to a stripped Holding cap.

[@e.rod.moto.]

Did you guys go to Phillip Island for the new GSXR? Just curious if you have a video or article in the works.

[@lilnewf123456]

Hey would a clogged carb make my skioo just run on other side ( left carb and piston ) she only runs if spark plug is out on other side thinking it may b cuz no fuel gettin in so

[@JosephGarcia-wm9pf]

My xv1100 is sputtering and hesitating in 2nd and 3rd when I set the throttle for a cruising speed. Any idea what it could be? Idle is fine. But anything under 45mph is choppy.

[@sizedsaturn7277]

If my 4 wheeler is running bad at low rpm and then higher rpms it is doing better and won’t idle could that be a jet

[@jerryfarmer5989]

Don't if you will respond but I would appreciate it. I have a '78 Suzuki GS750E. I am replacing the chain and sprockets. The front stock sprocket is a 15T 3 1/8" diameter and rear 41T. My new sprocket is 16T same diameter. How will this change the way power to the rear wheel is affected?

[@Dswade808]

How much does it roughly cost to get your carbs cleaned from a pro ?

[@azm1azm1azm1]

On a 03 KTM 450 after complete top end rebuild , cylinder re sleeve, new piston & new titanium valves and new adjustable accelerator pump with every thing tuned and running perfect. one day after a few months my muffler started melting my side plastic muffler cover, then a few days later the bike starts to lose power at higher RPM. Any ideas ? Thanks for any help on this. Carb is KEIHIN FCR-MX 39 Carb jets stock 170-40, in shop book 175-48 Jets In as of 03-22 - 178/50

[@redshiftit8303]

Love this channel. Ari makes any topic feel like lemon squeezy!

[@emmapringle0452]

I need some advice My bike on 2 occasions has had the throttle do something strange i would say get stuck at 1/4 throttle but the throttle isnt stuck its just still going then i cut the bike off then bump start it because its flooded and everything is fine ?? First time this happened I fractured my wrist 2nd time last sunday i managed to pull in the clutch

[@IAMKVM]

I have a bike and its done about 80k kms. It stutters or gasps for power on 3k rpm. Upon little acceleration it speeds up & slows down on its own. It runs as if there is loss of power even on high speeds. I tried to adjust the air screw but there was no rpm change even after turning it all the way out. There was only marginal rpm drop when I turned the screw all the way in. Also the bike shuts off upon using choke. What could be the issue? Damaged coil, plug connector or bad carburetor? Please advise. Thank you

[@edechamp8874]

Advise needed for my FTR 223 ! :) When the engine is hot (after around 10min of driving), I feel inconsistency in 2 situations : - When accelerating at low RPM : The engine seems to "skip a beat" before the bike actually accelerates - When cruising at relatively high RPM : the engine isn't smooth, especially in 3rd and 4th gear It seems to be carburator-related, but any idea how, and how to fix it ? Thanks a lot !

[@SantoshS1279]

My son 7-year old Tanmay watches and learns from your videos.

[@johnjackson5465]

why am i getting no 1 cylinder not getting as warm as the other it pops on start up do you think its the pilot jet. fireblade carbs 1996

[@jays4forces]

I cleaned all the jets..still does the don't run without choke. Ink where mix screws at for 89 zx10

[@STUDIO-514]

what about bogging out at high speeds? I added pod filters but now when I'm on the highway my bike bogs out after a while being at 70mph? Yamaha xs400

[@genevickers1702]

I have a rough idle and no power between 1500 and 2500 rpm on My 1985 cb 650 but it free revs good but is hard to start I need some answers

[@joshsutcliffe6099]

From 3/4 to full throttle it falls on its face. Mikuni carbs x4. Main jets?

[@mryjackie]

serious question then. if im just riding my bike and i start to slow down as if im getting off the high way, and my RPM's start going up to 3k & 5k what does this mean??? also if im going 35-40 and my throttle sound like its starting to kick out and my RPM's get lower and lower... what do i have to do to fix this!?

[@ericpunzalan3865]

Hi der...can u kindly give me a little advice what should I need to do on my bike...I had a zx6r 2000 model and my bike had a issues on the carburetor that's what the mechanic said here in uae my experience on my bike is when I was running on the straight express way can be run max speed of 140kph..my bike is a 2nd hand bike den on the first month I used it I can run only maximum speed of 120kph den after now it getting worst..as of now my bike can run only maximum speed of 100kph...now what is d possible problem on my carburetor is it still have a chance to fix the issues or should I need to change my carburetor???

[@kristiandaugaard7495]

Bike wouldn't start this morning. Same symptoms as shown on the mini bike. I had the tank off last week, and i guess i didn't clean the tab before reattaching the fuel line. Wish me luck

[@bijukari3406]

Hi.. I am having misfiring at idle to quarter throttle, is it a problem with the pilot jet, i tried tuning mixture screw, I thought it was lean and I made it richer, but I don't get the quick initial throttle so I set it to right mixture, since i have fitted an k&n filter, may be I need to up size the pilot jet. Pls let me know..

[@aaronhatfield4582]

thanks so much. I went to ride my husqvarna tc125 today and it wouldnt idle with the choke off, it kept dying out. I will have my dad help me clean the carb up and get her running again.

[@abdelhadihamed465]

My 2013 R6 has a problem when I start it (the bike is warm 80°C) it doesn't keep running only if i accelerate at 1700 rpm and the engine lost some of the power specially at 2nd geard the performance of engine it kind of shaking not a continued power I dout that happened because of the mean jets or the pilet Please answer me as soon as possible

[@inkfizzy8632]

Just got my 125cc and im wondering why it dies during durrinh idle, any help?

[@matthewchappell2253]

Whats the course off flat spots on carbs when trying to rev

[@jaredshelton4718]

Would using Carb cleaner spray monthly on a brand new carburetor from the very beginning prevent buildup? Or will it eventually just get clogged anyways.

[@lukas-jp9cj]

Always order a Carbrebuilt kit, you might use it afterall and you don't have to wait shipent time. Give the carb some ultrasonic love.

[@montero6939]

I have a 1991 Suzuki Gsxr 750. What can be the cause of being so hard to start cold. even with the choke on?

[@muhammadrashed2757]

I have a honda cb250 jade motorcycle, problem is that when I riding and come back home all 4 spark plugs are dry and good color but next day when I check again 4 spark plugs are wet, tell me what it's mean.

[@haydenslife4982]

I have an 1994 Honda xr100r and about 3/4 of throttle the bike lags out what should i do? (I may add this bike is great)

[@kheirymekni790]

try to show exactly wich screw men you put screw tool to show them but i can't notice wich exactly pilot jet is....

[@queenslander954]

Used to look after 30-40 used bikes on a sales floor , so no time to remove carbs and be cleaning pilots properly , one way is to drain the fuel and give the bowl’s a quick short blast of compressed air .. and really short 1sec blasts for CV Carbs or obviously the diaphragm rubbers will pop. But it works 8 times out of 10.

[@ramaswamyk3380]

My motorcycle has this switching on only with the choke and turning off on opening the throttle. Once I cover about a quarter of a mile with the choke on it becomes normal and remains normal for the rest of the day(even after switching off and standing a couple of hours). If I clean the jets and put them back on(before starting the bike for the day), the bike starts great for that day, but the next day again it is back to the same issue with starting. I use copper wire to poke the jets as copper is supposed to be softer than brass, so I guess that is not an issue as such. Else, I use white spirit injected into the jets with a syringe to clean them. Still I end up with the starting issue the next day. Do you think it is time to replace the jets?

[@NJOwensGoFastAngelYYZ]

Great vid Mr Henning .. I just rebuilt my carbs this winter, with confidence inspired by your first carb video .. Thanks Ari

[@sinki19841984]

Run a thin wire, like a single thread from a wirebrush, trough the jet. As solvent and compressed air might not be enough. Had a clogged up pilot jet that wouldn't open with just solvent and compressed air. The customer said he did a troughout cleaning of the carb and jets and it still wouldn't run properly. So he suspected a faulty carb and brought it in. An hour later i could call him up with some good news. He had a good running motor for only 50€ instead of 380€ + labor.

[@randypobstofficial]

I had same experience. 1975 Honda XL350. "Pro" shop carb clean. Died from 1/4 to 3/4 throttle anyway. It was the deeply buried and invisible air jet for the emulsion tube. I stuck a long stiff wire into the suspect hole on front of carb, poking by braille, until I felt it go through. Excitement. Reassembled and it ran perfectly. Happiest day of my life!

[@sarahdell4042]

Neat to see your name here! Cheers

[@sheffdog36]

Holy Crap, it's Randy Pobst /\ , this dudes an awesome race driver!

[@bobbymercier7113]

Hey man...I have a suzuki gz250 and I have been dying on it...I have tried everything and now I'm just in the dark. Single mikuni bsr32ss and i cleaned it changed jets (same as factory no upgrade) and it will idle but when I crack the throttle it dies out... I'm thinking the passage in the body of the carb is clogged?????? PLEASE HELP I'VE BEEN DOWN 10 DAYS

[@bobbymercier7113]

@@randypobstofficial I have a gz250 suzuki I replaced factory jets and cleaned it...then it did the same thing...idle fine then when you crack the throttle it dies. Do you think I could also have a clog like you did in the carb body

[@captnhook236]

currently cleaning mine on my 2000 Bandit 1216. 164k and counting.. second set of carbs though!