01-10-2020, 02:26 PM | #16 |
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My guess is that those hoses and the device they're connected to is for emissions. Your choices are either delete the emissions system and plug the hose barbs on the tank or just reconnect the system.
X2 on straining the Evaporust, if you haven't already thrown it out. Paint strainers from the auto parts store through a funnel work really well. Let the Evaporust sit in the tank for a longer period.
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01-10-2020, 10:08 PM | #17 | |
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For a temporary solution I cut off a small piece of hose x2, plugged it with a screw and capped off both nipples that way. However, I can't get my bike to run. It runs briefly with the aid of starter fluid but then cuts out after two seconds which makes me think there's a fuel delivery problem. As it is right now, I only have a hose going from the petcock straight to my mikuni chinese knockoff carb. I have checked the battery and it's good - the only other thing I can think of is I have some hoses that are just dangling in the motorcycle (two of them from the emissions thing on the right side of the bike) Could these uncapped hoses be the reason why the bike doesn't run?! |
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01-11-2020, 06:44 AM | #18 |
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Probably not. Did you clean the carb? If the carb is clean, did you verify the float bowl has fresh gas? Is the petcock on?
Even though it's for emissions, carbon canisters (what the hoses were connected to) usually function as tank vents, and can actually improve mileage slightly, I'd leave it connected. |
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01-11-2020, 02:36 PM | #19 | |
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I have a brand new mikuni v22 knock off carb that I did clean. The petcock is definitely on, and I see gas in my inline filter. The float bowl definitely has gas because I'm able to drain the gas from the bottom mikuni nipple. I think I've narrowed it down to perhaps a float bowl level issue? I'm not sure if I am capable of correcting the height. |
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01-11-2020, 06:11 PM | #20 | |
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Upon further inspection I think the reason why I can't get the motorcycle to start is because of a leak near the intake manifold. I bought a carb spinner and the home depot screws I got isn't exactly 100% flush where the carb spinner meets the intake manifold. Could this lead to the bike not starting at all? When I try and start with the starter fluid, the motorcycle revs extremely high.. 8-9k rpm range. |
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01-12-2020, 02:25 PM | #21 |
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Thank you all for your help - I really do appreciate it and will make sure to pay it forward once my bike is fixed. I don't plan to just ask for help and leave.
Today is my birthday! Fingers crossed I can find the right screws for today and go for a ride. |
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01-12-2020, 05:05 PM | #22 | |
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Happy birthday ! |
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01-13-2020, 08:13 AM | #23 | |
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But... You could take a look at KBS Coatings, it seems like KBS is a moisture cure polyurethane. Kit comes with prep solution. I'd imagine if it is a moisture cure polyurethane, it would be extremely durable. I've used a similar product called Rust Bullet on bottom of cars and the moisture cure polyurethanes are extremely durable. I have not used KBS coatings so I can't give any reviews on personal experience but some videos on things like their clear coat and such seem like their product is pretty good. |
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01-13-2020, 08:35 AM | #24 |
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I'd try por 15.
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01-13-2020, 12:51 PM | #25 |
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Agreed. Your cap might not have a vent, so the hoses would need to be reattached. If the bike will start with the cap removed, the hoses are the culprit. Happy Birthday!
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01-13-2020, 05:23 PM | #26 |
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Okay, I have probably dumped some 20+ hours of research, and another 10+ hours of tinkering just for this damn Mikuni Carb. I can finally get the bike to run, but it idles extremely high (7-8k rpm) This makes me think that there's an air leak somewhere (I'm focusing on carb to intake, or intake to engine leak.. I am at my wit's end here. ='(
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