david
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Post by david on Feb 1, 2015 20:40:29 GMT
Hi,
I have just bought a 1980 250 ad. Had one about 22 years ago, this one is a lot better condition.
Just got it home and noticed throttle sticking and not returning, also tick over poor when throttle fully closed.
Anyone got any suggestions?. Thanks
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Post by stevegbr on Feb 1, 2015 20:43:43 GMT
hello and welcome david, sounds like its carbs, if its been standing for a while they gum up, help is here
if you need help.
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Post by jonnyboy on Feb 1, 2015 20:46:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 20:46:58 GMT
Welcome....
Check the cables as well, there is an A & B (open and close) cable....
Sounds like the carbs may need whipping off for a clean up at the very least and cables checked / renewed.....
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david
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Post by david on Feb 1, 2015 20:57:58 GMT
Is it easy to remove carbs and clean?. Still waiting for my haynes manual to arrive. Cheers
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 21:01:48 GMT
It takes a bit of practise to remove them but quite logical....
As for cleaning, have you got a local bike shop near you?
I personally (like most people at home) have certainly not the gear to blow them out etc.....you ideally need a compressor...or if you wanted them ultra clean, ultrasonic may be the way to go. But they will still need to be set up / balanced when back on the machine.
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david
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Post by david on Feb 1, 2015 21:06:04 GMT
I have access to a compressed air line at work. Will I need new gaskets etc, when refitting. Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2015 21:10:46 GMT
Maybe, maybe not....there are so many gaskets.
Take a gander around the site - there is quite a bit on carbs in here - quite a troublesome area.
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