Interesting little lesson on Mikuni carbs

[Bixxer Bob]

Read here:

http://articles.superhunky.com/4/219

Enjoy!   

[rybes]

nice lil read there bob good find  was hopin it would give me a clue to whats up with mine but it didnt  ill suss it one day 

[Bixxer Bob]

Symptoms?

[rybes]

its when startin from cold. wont start if i put the choke on but needs the choke as soon as it starts up or it stalls.

[Bixxer Bob]

Based on what I've learned from the Mikuni on the Aprillia, there are a couple of places to look. The 'O' ring on the choke plunger - a leak here will stop the choke working initially, until there is enough depression (ie the engine running) to overcome the leak.  And around the choke cable guide where it enters the carb.  Also, you don't have a leak around your repaired brass pipe do you?

[rybes]

dunno but ya can bet my carbs will be comin off later this week. busy ? lol

[Bixxer Bob]

Let me know

[rybes]

ill probly have a look at it friday mate. im in denmark till weds

[Bixxer Bob]

Unfortunately, I have a coroners court appearance on Friday afternoon.  I'm being asked to give my opinion on my friend's riding ability before his accident.

[rybes]

rightyo. good luck with that mate, i hope ya get a good result. is it the one you told me about ?

[Bixxer Bob]

Yes.