Running REALLY rich.....which way...

[nogoodnic]

OK, I'm working on a new bike and having the same problem as Pablo. My bike is flooding, so if I'm understanding what has been said here, I need to move the clip up a notch, right now it is in the stock 2nd from top position. I had a heck of a time starting the bike and when it did it was blowing smoke like I have never seen these bikes blow in the past. I'm looking forward to getting this one running good and putting a few miles on it before it goes away. Please let me know if I'm getting this right or not, thanks...Kelly

 

[sisdavid]

That is right, move clip up. That way the pin is pushed in more therefore less gas. Get it? I know it is kind of confuseing in the heat of battle. Anytime my bike acts up I freak!

 

[deacon]

You shouldnt have to go to the top position. I wonder if there isn't a different problem. Needle size or float stuck something like that but someone else will have to help you there. Im not that smart.

 

[Pablo]

Yeah my original problem was in Jan 08 - my needle was barely tapered - but the above problem happened when I was foolish enough to follow the Chinaredlightgirl instructions.....bottom line: go back to the basics before messing with clip position.

 

[nogoodnic]

Well I took it apart and the clip was in fact in the third position and I moved it up to the second. This made starting much easier but when I turned the choke off it would run for about 30 seconds and seemingly runs out of gas. I did this three times. So far I've built up seven bikes I think and never had one give me fits like this one. I'm sure its somthing simple that I'm missing but right now I'm feeling like a FNG...Kelly

PS The taper looks fine, its about 45 degrees all the way around the point. Thanks everyone for the help.

 

[thatsdax]

you may have an air leak. check and rule that out pronto !! Air leak is certain death for any 2 stroke. Enjoy the ride..

 

[deacon]

It is also the most common problem with the little devil. The choke thing is a dead give away. The choke cuts out the air making it the right mix when you turn off the choke you are getting too much air. that means a leak probably at the carburetor manifold connection. Make sure you have a good seal there.

 

[Ghost0]

I would also check the float level. If it is not set right it can also flood the engine.

 

[nogoodnic]

Thanks guys, I will seal up the manifold and check for other leaks. I won't be able to get to it until next week...Kelly