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Triple Jim · April 14th, 2019, 08:05 PM

I think you're on the right track, Robert. Get some lacquer thinner or good carb cleaner and alternate soaking and poking with the wire until you get the hole open. Of course you can buy new jets, but if you do, be sure they're OEM. Aftermarket jets are notoriously inaccurate.

Once you get the pilot jets clean, you may find that other small passages in the carbs also need attention. These carbs are not particularly easy to get truly clean. If you get frustrated, give Ducatiman here a shout. I just had him completely restore my carbs and my 250 has never run so well.

Seafoam is not a very good product. If you want one that can do some good, get one with PEA like Techron. It is capable of loosening blockages if they're not too old and hardened.

And welcome to the board!

April 14th, 2019, 08:05 PM	#2
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I think you're on the right track, Robert. Get some lacquer thinner or good carb cleaner and alternate soaking and poking with the wire until you get the hole open. Of course you can buy new jets, but if you do, be sure they're OEM. Aftermarket jets are notoriously inaccurate. Once you get the pilot jets clean, you may find that other small passages in the carbs also need attention. These carbs are not particularly easy to get truly clean. If you get frustrated, give Ducatiman here a shout. I just had him completely restore my carbs and my 250 has never run so well. Seafoam is not a very good product. If you want one that can do some good, get one with PEA like Techron. It is capable of loosening blockages if they're not too old and hardened. And welcome to the board!