{"id":10430,"date":"2021-07-29T12:19:45","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T18:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/motorcyclecolorado.com\/blog\/?p=10430"},"modified":"2021-07-22T15:20:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T21:20:03","slug":"problems-with-carburetors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorcyclecolorado.com\/blog\/problems-with-carburetors\/","title":{"rendered":"Problems With Carburetors"},"content":{"rendered":"

This carburetor problem with the Concours<\/a> has been going on too long now. I tried adding Lucas carb cleaner and that helped a lot, but not enough. I finally decided it was time for Joel to do whatever is needed to truly fix it.<\/p>\n

It has turned out to be a bigger issue than Joel was expecting.<\/p>\n

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Joel tells me the wear on the bottom edges is causing problems.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div>About the time I was looking to get the bike back from him I got a series of texts instead. This photo is one of two he sent along.<\/p>\n

In his text he said, “Some of the issues with the bike. These are the carb slides. Nearly half worn. It’s on all 4 carbs are the same.” (sic)<\/p>\n

Me: OK. The bike has a few miles on it. No problem to fix I trust.<\/p>\n

Joel: Would have to replace all 4.<\/p>\n

Me: Is that doable in the next couple days?<\/p>\n

Joel: It’s not something a dealer would stock. Might be able to get used ones from Steele’s salvage.<\/p>\n

Me: Would those be good? Do they need to be replaced?<\/p>\n

Joel: I’m trying to use them. Still stumbles between 1800 rpm and 2500 rpm. Runs fine other than that.<\/p>\n

Me: So what are you recommending? I got a new rear tire on the V-Strom as insurance. I could take that on this trip.<\/p>\n

Joel: They need to be replaced sooner or later. Not enough time to order a new set. Let me try a few more times and we will see tomorrow how it runs.<\/p>\n

Me: OK. Keep me posted. Thanks.<\/p>\n

So “tomorrow” came and went and I’m still waiting to hear from Joel at this moment. I’ll update this post as the situation develops.<\/p>\n

UPDATE<\/strong>
\nOK, Joel says it will be OK, though it will need those slides replaced at some point. I’ll know for myself when I get back from this trip. And I guess I’ll be riding the Kawi.<\/p>\n

Biker Quote for Today<\/h3>\n

I ain’t perfect but I can still ride a motorcycle. For an old man that’s close enough.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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