carb issues
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From: michigan
carb issues
Hi everyone . I'm here with a few questions. I just bought a 89 sportster 1200 with a cv carb . The previous owner took the carb apart to clean it and ever since then the bike won't run right. The bike starts and idles fine . If you snap the throttle open then closed it revs up fine . But if you snap it open and hold it or if you just slowly open it the bike sputters and dies . After reading up on this carb and having a little experience with carbs I have a few ideas what to do but I would like to know if you guys know of any other causes of problems like this. I already ordered a gasket kit for the carb and plan of checking for intake leaks before i tear the carb off.
So far my ideas of the issue are
1. Plugged main or needle jet
2. Damaged needle
3. Improperly installed collar on the needle
4. Missadjusted float
I also have a few other more far fetched ideas if those don't work. But do you guys have any other ideas?
So far my ideas of the issue are
1. Plugged main or needle jet
2. Damaged needle
3. Improperly installed collar on the needle
4. Missadjusted float
I also have a few other more far fetched ideas if those don't work. But do you guys have any other ideas?
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Stage II
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From: michigan
did a little investigating, removed the air filiter and gave the carb a good look over. the collar that the needle rides into seems to be farther into the body of the carb then what i have seen in pictures i have found online. do you guys think that the collar is installed upside down
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did a little investigating, removed the air filiter and gave the carb a good look over. the collar that the needle rides into seems to be farther into the body of the carb then what i have seen in pictures i have found online. do you guys think that the collar is installed upside down
You really need to take the carb apart. If you suspect a clogged main, then the pilot jet will definitely be clogged. Get a can or two of carb cleaner, a parts diagram or even a how to instructions and take it apart and give everything a good once over.
Here is a great source for parts and info:
http://www.cv-performance.com/carbur...eatured&page=2
Good luck. YD
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