Just got back from a ride and in the middle the bike went from idling at 2000 rpm to around 1400. it started sputtering from the exhaust when i would let go of the clutch and kind felt like it was having a hard time getting fuel through the lines. are my carbs dirty? It got me home fine without stalling but it felt weak.
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Bike lowered idle mid ride, sputters when engine braking
- Thread starter TcGrey
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My rule of thumb....if you think your carbs may be dirty, they have been for a long time.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9np2w9fgz...-D-E-2E-F-2F-G-SG-Supplement-ENG-by-Mosue.pdf Here it is in pdf. You will need to download it.
89 xs400 maxim? The dohc xs400's where only made from 82-84 here in the states. The manual I gave the link for is only for the 77-82 sohc xs400's. The petcock is bad if gas flows when it is set to on and the engine is not running. There should be two hoses on it. One for the carb and one for the air barb on the intake manifold.
yes yes sorry, my other bike is an 89, this one is an 83.
ok so everything is going smooth in taking the lines off and loosening the clamps but I'm having a hard time getting it away from the bike. i can't get it off the boots. any suggestions?
ok so everything is going smooth in taking the lines off and loosening the clamps but I'm having a hard time getting it away from the bike. i can't get it off the boots. any suggestions?
I know the DOHC bikes are a bit of a pain to do this. I don't have one so maybe one of the Dohc bike guys will chime in on that. Or you can search the forum for a thread on this because I know it has been brought up before.
