Need help

Plukey · 11-05-2011, 09:07 AM

Hello,
I just purchased a 04 ZS200GY-A dirt bike. The previous owner purchased drom original owner who dropped @ was hurt real bad. He parked it for six years. He claims it only has 114 miles, it does not have a odomertor or headlight cluster. But the title has the milelage. I guess I will take his word. He also says he recently replaced the carburetor where he only payed 20.00 from chinaparts.com I haven't seen one for less than 50.00. Thats all the history I was told. The problem I'm having is it will run great after an exhausting 10 minutes of cranking. Once it starts while riding it will simply die what seems to flood out. I took the plug out to find no signs of flooding (please know I only know the basic's & by nO means a mechanic) I'm not exactly sure what position the choke is on by switching a black lever up or down it has three positions. One last thing it will empty all the gas from the bowl sometimes & only seems to start back up when I unscrew the float bowl screw and release all the gas. I would appreciate any advise at this point. Before I dive into something. Thank you!
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katoranger · 11-05-2011, 09:56 AM

Welcome. We will be happy to help you with the carb issues in the dual sport or pure dirt forums.

Weldangrind · 11-05-2011, 12:29 PM

^^What he said.^^

Welcome!

FastDoc · 11-05-2011, 12:58 PM

The carb is almost certainly varnished or plugged. The pilot jet in particular seems like the culprit.

One way to prove the carbs the issue is remove the plug and put a few (2-5) cc's of gas in the plug hole and replace the plug. If it starts right up and runs for 5-10 seconds or so that proves that the carb is the issue.

You can remove and clean the carb. No big mechanical knowledge is needed.

You can check out some good videos on YouTube.

Welcome to the forum!

Bill The FastDoc.

SpudRider · 11-06-2011, 04:40 AM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us! I see you started a thread regarding your problem in the Dual Sport Forum.

We will do our best to help you in that thread. Thank you for your cooperation.

Spud

11-05-2011, 09:07 AM	#1
Plukey Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Poquoson Va Posts: 73	Need help Hello, I just purchased a 04 ZS200GY-A dirt bike. The previous owner purchased drom original owner who dropped @ was hurt real bad. He parked it for six years. He claims it only has 114 miles, it does not have a odomertor or headlight cluster. But the title has the milelage. I guess I will take his word. He also says he recently replaced the carburetor where he only payed 20.00 from chinaparts.com I haven't seen one for less than 50.00. Thats all the history I was told. The problem I'm having is it will run great after an exhausting 10 minutes of cranking. Once it starts while riding it will simply die what seems to flood out. I took the plug out to find no signs of flooding (please know I only know the basic's & by nO means a mechanic) I'm not exactly sure what position the choke is on by switching a black lever up or down it has three positions. One last thing it will empty all the gas from the bowl sometimes & only seems to start back up when I unscrew the float bowl screw and release all the gas. I would appreciate any advise at this point. Before I dive into something. Thank you! [/img][/list][/url]
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11-05-2011, 12:29 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	^^What he said.^^ Welcome! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-05-2011, 12:58 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The carb is almost certainly varnished or plugged. The pilot jet in particular seems like the culprit. One way to prove the carbs the issue is remove the plug and put a few (2-5) cc's of gas in the plug hole and replace the plug. If it starts right up and runs for 5-10 seconds or so that proves that the carb is the issue. You can remove and clean the carb. No big mechanical knowledge is needed. You can check out some good videos on YouTube. Welcome to the forum! Bill The FastDoc. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-06-2011, 04:40 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us! I see you started a thread regarding your problem in the Dual Sport Forum. We will do our best to help you in that thread. Thank you for your cooperation. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-05-2011, 09:56 AM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Welcome. We will be happy to help you with the carb issues in the dual sport or pure dirt forums.
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