Extra Rich at startup
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From: Tee Tops off all year FL
Extra Rich at startup
Lately I am only getting her out on weekends. When I go to start her, I have to pump the peddle 6-10 times to get her started. After she starts, I notice wet black soot like stuff for about a foot long on the garage floor under each exhaust pipe. Also a bit of smoke on first start after a week. After warmup and riding, she starts on the first crank with no smoke and runs fine. Still have my cat but figure it must be really plugged up by now. Not sure why the change? I am thinking that since I have to pump so much, she is just getting too much fuel and is coughing it out?
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Manhattan Beach Ca
Re: Extra Rich at startup (Dk Met Grn 80 L82)
Maybe it doesnt like complete closed choke when cold creating rich condition.
Try experimenting and tie choke open when cold and see if symptoms change.
Try experimenting and tie choke open when cold and see if symptoms change.
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From: Tee Tops off all year FL
Re: Extra Rich at startup (Surfer69)
Yea I'm thinking that it may be time to send my carb to Lars. I had it rebuilt about a year ago but it has never been quite right.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Long Island NY
Re: Extra Rich at startup (Dk Met Grn 80 L82)
Same problem here...I'm sending my carb to Lars soon, when car is off road for the winter. I'm also going to replace the fuel pump, among other stuff...
