- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
OT Motorcycle Mechanic help needed
Posted on 6/5/19 at 11:50 am
Posted on 6/5/19 at 11:50 am
So got a 2005 Honda Sabre 1100 for my Uncle yesterday for his birthday coming up on Thursday. He had to sell his a few years back to pay for my Aunt's treatment so wanted to get him the same bike he had. But having issues with keeping it running. It sat in a shed for around 8 months so I'm assuming a lot of gunk build up in the carb and fuel systems.
It looks really clean overall so I don't feel there is rust in the tank. It's a dual carb.
Issue(s) - When choke fully engaged it starts but struggles a bit to start. It runs decently well on it but hiccups every couple of seconds like it is trying to find gas. Once it's warm and I turn the choke down it has major issues. It struggles to stay idle, has frequent small backfires, and needs throttle to be hit a little to stay on. The throttle also takes a little time to get back to idle RPM's.
I drove it from the guys house but it died and I had to run start it back to life and got it home. It runs a lot better at high RPMS.
I've toyed with the fuel/air screw on the carbs and got them to 3 turns so the ratio seems correct. I got spark plugs and am taking it apart tomorrow before I go to clean the carbs and install a gravity pull from the tank since they seem to work better. ::Also ran new gas with Seafoam mix in already::
What else do I need to do, or parts do I need to buy tonight to make sure I get this thing running smooth enough to get it to his house and have it able to ride for him tomorrow?
It looks really clean overall so I don't feel there is rust in the tank. It's a dual carb.
Issue(s) - When choke fully engaged it starts but struggles a bit to start. It runs decently well on it but hiccups every couple of seconds like it is trying to find gas. Once it's warm and I turn the choke down it has major issues. It struggles to stay idle, has frequent small backfires, and needs throttle to be hit a little to stay on. The throttle also takes a little time to get back to idle RPM's.
I drove it from the guys house but it died and I had to run start it back to life and got it home. It runs a lot better at high RPMS.
I've toyed with the fuel/air screw on the carbs and got them to 3 turns so the ratio seems correct. I got spark plugs and am taking it apart tomorrow before I go to clean the carbs and install a gravity pull from the tank since they seem to work better. ::Also ran new gas with Seafoam mix in already::
What else do I need to do, or parts do I need to buy tonight to make sure I get this thing running smooth enough to get it to his house and have it able to ride for him tomorrow?
This post was edited on 6/5/19 at 12:04 pm
5
Posted on 6/5/19 at 11:56 am to Gatorbait2008
Drain the gas, fill it again with some Seafoam and gas, Ride it for a few hours. It has a varnish build up in the carbs. The low speed jets are clogged more than the high speed ones but the Seafoam and fresh gas will clean it all out.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 12:40 pm to Gatorbait2008
Good start with what you’ve done. Change or clean the plugs - pull the throttle position sensor and clean it.
Posted on 6/5/19 at 1:25 pm to Gatorbait2008
Pilot (or low speed) jets are clogged. Pull the carbs and clean, or replace the jets.
If you want to try a full carb soak Yamaha makes a carb dip you mix with distilled water. It works well. Even better if put into an ultrasonic cleaner.
If you want to try a full carb soak Yamaha makes a carb dip you mix with distilled water. It works well. Even better if put into an ultrasonic cleaner.
This post was edited on 6/5/19 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 6/5/19 at 1:34 pm to Gatorbait2008
Pull the carbs off disassemble them clean them you will be good to go YouTube it it’s not difficult you may pull the bowls blast it with carb cleaner but it’s not hard to pull them apart and clean them
Posted on 6/5/19 at 1:45 pm to Gatorbait2008
pull carbs and completely disassemble, let soak in berrysmens chem dip overnight then clear all passages with carb cleaner spray and hand clean any remaining crud.
now get a rebuild kit and reassemble the carbs
when you ran it you clogged up all the jets and passages with that old funky gas sludge in the tank so now you have to clear and clean them by hand
also you need to flush out the old brake fluid before it starts causing rust and ruin the master cylinder and calipers
if it were me i would still pull the petcock and make sure the tank is clear of and debris and that the screen mesh is fully intact and clear. you would be surprised the amount of crap you can get from pump gas at some stations
now get a rebuild kit and reassemble the carbs
when you ran it you clogged up all the jets and passages with that old funky gas sludge in the tank so now you have to clear and clean them by hand
also you need to flush out the old brake fluid before it starts causing rust and ruin the master cylinder and calipers
if it were me i would still pull the petcock and make sure the tank is clear of and debris and that the screen mesh is fully intact and clear. you would be surprised the amount of crap you can get from pump gas at some stations
This post was edited on 6/5/19 at 1:59 pm
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News