September 12th, 2012, 03:41 PM | #1 |
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Really need help, bike running poorly
Hi everyone, I'm pretty new to bikes and mechanics as a whole, but I know the basics. I've got a '98 and it was sitting for a long while before I bought it. I pull the carbs apart a few times to clean everything out extremely well, put it back together alright as well. The person put on a muzzy exhaust system (very loud, I dislike it) and K&N air filters. When I first got it, it ran extremely poorly, but after cleaning out the carbs and running some seafoam through it, it will actually run. I've played with the jets to try and get the right mixture but I'm still not sure if it's okay.
The bike starts fine, idles fine, and will rev fine while in neutral. The main problem I'm having is that while I take the bike out, it can start off fine, but whatever gear I'm in, if I give it too much throttle (3-3.5k rpms) it just won't do anything and it'll sound like it's bogging and wants to die. If I hold it in that position after maybe 5 seconds it'll actually take and then shoot up in rpms What could possbily be causing this? The bike as it stands now is pretty much un-ridable as I can't even get past 30mph. Thanks for reading, any advice is helpful! Also please keep in mind my finances aren't too in the green, as school has just started for me, so I'll need the cheaper alternative to any fixes you might suggest! |
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September 12th, 2012, 03:45 PM | #2 |
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IDK, but I'll gladly trade you my stock airbox and exhaust setup for yours. That's one way to get rid of your problems and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing all your problems are placed on me as I struggle to figure them out. I'm serious.
If you don't accept my offer, first thing I would check is if the carbs are sync'd, mixture screws and idle speed set properly, then the needles. What throttle range does this happen in? Idle, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or WOT? What ranges does this not happen in? |
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September 12th, 2012, 04:02 PM | #3 |
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I'll have to think about that offer haha, but the air box as I understand is a serious pain in the butt.
It idles fine, if I rev it in neutral (or with clutch held in) it'll rev normally. However, as soon as I'm actually in gear and riding, right around 3-3.5k~ rpms it'll just bog and not take. The carbs are synced, I made sure of that when I had them taken apart. The throttle acts normally (for the most part) from idle speed to about 3-3.5k rpms. Keep in mind I can't get past this range of rpms no matter what gear or how hard I pull the throttle, UNLESS I keep the throttle there for about 5-7 seconds and then it'll very slowly pick up the speed thanks for responding! |
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September 12th, 2012, 04:05 PM | #4 |
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what jets were in the carbs?
check your plugs, i think your running lean.
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September 12th, 2012, 04:11 PM | #5 |
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Hey what do you mean by what jets? Stock? And what would cause it to run lean? The jet screw adjustment?
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September 12th, 2012, 04:15 PM | #6 |
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You need a bigger set of jets like 104-108 dynojets
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September 12th, 2012, 04:34 PM | #7 |
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September 12th, 2012, 04:39 PM | #8 |
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dont listen to jiggles. you are describing a rich condition. but being a 98, its very possible its caused by valves clearance needing adjustment. the muzzy and the intake should be making it a bit leaner so my vote is on valves. if that doesn't help try dropping the needle one slot.
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September 12th, 2012, 04:40 PM | #9 |
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I thought he said stock jets
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September 12th, 2012, 04:43 PM | #10 | |
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How do I drop the needles one slot exactly? |
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September 12th, 2012, 04:45 PM | #11 |
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You're positive the jets are stock and the PO didn't switch them out?
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September 12th, 2012, 04:46 PM | #12 |
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98 refers to the year. current jet size makes no difference. carbs change over time, needle orifices become oblong from normal needle wear letting in more gas. higher flow intake and exhaust should be leaning it a bit. all signs point to valves or float height, captain.
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September 12th, 2012, 04:50 PM | #14 |
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Hokay mang. Full exhaust + k&n Intake + stock jets =
Guess anything is possible with a little carb magic
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September 12th, 2012, 04:57 PM | #18 |
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i assumed it was pods because the offer was made to switch pods for a stock box.
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September 12th, 2012, 04:58 PM | #19 |
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good point. as little-T-bone tells me, i need to take reading comprehension classes.
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its probably the pods fault. i would get jets and spend some time tuning. there are plenty of guides to how to tune on the board... i think i even wrote a long one that is stickied in the DIY thread
but you probably still need to do the valves.
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September 12th, 2012, 05:46 PM | #22 |
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damn, the valves was the thing I was trying to avoid doing T.T I don't trust myself with that kind of job, and don't have the money to have someone else do it for me. Rejetting it sounds like the right course of action at the moment, but what stage do I get?
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Check out the jetting data base in the DIY directory and choose a setup that is close to yours
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September 12th, 2012, 06:29 PM | #26 |
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what would cause the valves to be maladjusted? The bike only has 7k miles on it (I did say it sat for a long time)
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September 12th, 2012, 06:32 PM | #27 |
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a pregen needs a valve adjust at 600 miles and 6000 miles. Standard procedure
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just take your time and do it indoors.
follow all the steps and you'll be ok.
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when the clearances are too tight, the top end will burn up.
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http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Why_do_...be_adjusted%3F
Jet the bike. Check/adjust your valves (not that hard, just time consuming). Sync carbs. Check tuning again. |
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without proper clearances, the head and valves are damaged in several different ways.
-additional friction between cams and buckets -valves dont have a good seat and over heat. -cams seize due to lack of lubrication -valve seals are damaged due to lateral tresses. -etc. these problems can cause a lot of other running issues.
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It also starts up and runs smoother in the mid/low range with properly adjusted valves. It's worth it to learn how to do the maintenance yourself.
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if your broke its well worth it DIY.
use the saved money to go on some extra rides
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Thanks for the help everybody, guess I'll have to get prepared to adjust the valves. Got some reading ahead of me.
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I don't think your valves are out of whack at 7k miles. I've just turned over 8k and my bike is still running fine. Gonna check all that **** out over the winter.
Also if you're still considering this trade I'd like to add that my airbox is easy! I cut the battery box off, so getting the carbs off is as simple as removing the battery, 2 bolts, pulling the tray and peeling the airbox off from the carbs. Do you have the full Muzzy system with the header? |
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Have to agree with buttcheese on this one, its literally impossible for 2 different bikes to have different valve clearances.
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