FIXED! KLR650 only runs on choke and dies when throttle applied.
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- čas přidán 28. 09. 2021
- I fired up my 2001 Kawasaki KLR 650 to do some last minute checks before selling it to a friend of mine. I found that it only ran on choke and would cut out when I applied the throttle. My suspicion was that the idle (pilot) jet was plugged. Watch as I check and clean the pilot jet in the carburetor and test run the bike afterwards.
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This is exactly how mine is behaving after sitting. Thanks for this video.
Excellent video just gave me the answer for my cb250 not running without the choke. A1 detail mate, cheers!
You sir, are a credit to cycling! My 2006 is doing exactly this. Getting ready for a longer adventure, I decided to run the tank completely dry on reserve. When it died (on the freeway, naturally) I added 1 gallon. It was spitting gas out the overflow on crank, and I had to nurse it all the way home. Must have shook loose some crud. Like your fuel filter as well.
Thanks for this video, helped with my klr 250
It’s crazy to think a little bit of gunk in the wrong place could make such a problem
Great video, just what I was looking for. Just got my new to me klx650c running today but it’d doing the exact same thing. Fuel was over a year old. I’ll have to pull the carb and have a look
my son's 2008 KLR was doing the same thing. You're right; pulled off the carb, and the pilot jet was blocked. Bit o' wire and cleared. Super helpful and very appreciated.
Same thing happened to my 2018. I gave the carb bowl a few taps with the plastic handle of a screwdriver and drained the bowl. Problem solved without taking anything apart. I've learned that KLR's are apparently prone to junk in the jets after sitting for a week or so. I'm installing an inline fuel filter now.
Hey can you link the inline fuel filter you used?
Great video!
Great video🇺🇸👍🏻
One other helpful note.
When I change my oil and filter or ince a month which ever comes first I use the proper amount of Lucas fuel system cleaner in a full tank .
I also never put unbranded gas in anything I own.
KLRs do not require high test fuel but it isnt a bad idea to run a portion thru it now and then.
High test fuels have more cleansing additives.
But they run fine on 87 octane
I've got a Ducati 98, and it's been sitting for a few years, had this problem too. I'm not confident removing the carburetor though but thank you so very much for solving this issue.
Man. It’s just sitting tho.
Have faith in yourself .get that baby up n running
Thank you, that worked.
Gen 1 KLRs are notorious for pilot jets getting clogged
I replaced my stock pilot jet in my 03 when installed a Pro Circuit slip on.
I wet up 2 sizes over stock.
Adjust the pilot fuel screw accordingly.
End of issue
Bike runs smoother with better throttle response.
Does not seem to have affected my overall fuel mileage.
Also replaced the stock air filter with a K&N filter at that time.
That was seven years ago.
Mine does the exact same thing, runs on choke, stalls when throttle applied. I've rebuilt with new parts and cleaned the carb a million times. I am so sick of this carb. It's clinically clean inside after I've been through it a million times on and off the bike.
Every video I watch says idle jet, idle jet, idle jet... and I've cleaned the idle jet out and the pilot jet, no change ever.
I've even tried to buy a whole new carb and they sent me something completely wrong, a two barreled carb when mine is one barrel.
Cara é incrível como os gringo são melhor que os brasileiros em tudo, zerei os video br de como resolver esse problema e no primeiro que vejo estrangeiro resolvo o problema da moto como se fosse milagre😊
The 99 to 01 are the best klrs in my opinion, I believe the new styles of the klr these days have gone to far with the body dressings and new designs.
Thanks for the video. Did you back out the pilot jet after seating it? If so how many turns?
Pilot jet for sure...throw em away! new ones available for not much cash....use enough curse words putting carb back on...good job on getting rid of factory choke! I always use ethenol free fuel...it it worth the extra money
I had this problem on my 03 klr 250 I just bought a carb rebuild kit and it fixed it
I have never had any carb issues since I did the carb and fuel upgrades/practices.
is the gas tank metal ? even if the tank is plastic was it sitting with gas in the tank for a long time without adding an additive like Stabil ? or are you buying that crappy tire gas again ?
Great video thanks!
Bike sat for 2 years and wouldn’t start… I thoroughly cleaned out the carburetter and pilot jet and etc. but when put back together my bike fired up, but for some reason the idle tech moves very minimal from 50 to 100 RPM randomly. Any idea what could be? Clean the pilot jet again?
Have the same problem with a 45cc mopad motor but my carb is clean as a fn whistle, i give more than half throttle and bam bogs down fast and stops is this a cdi bix issue.
Does it run hot with the jet clogged?
Mine does the same thing what did you find wrong to fix it
Had the same problem on Kawaski 500 turned out to be cracked battery post. Turning throttle causing vibration and break on post separating killing motor. Just another possible cause. Rod
My rmz does this and its fuel injected any idea what it can be?
I did this and I didn’t know about not tightening the Pilot jet down all the way.
I loosened it up a bit now I have fuel pour out the vent hose.
Any tips on how to figure out how loose or tight the Pilot needs to be screwed it at?
Does the pilot jet have an adjustment or does it always go all the way in? I know a mixture screw can be adjusted but need help with my pilot jet and air jet 🥺😭
Pilot jet screws all the way in tight. Pilot screw is adjusted out aprox 1 1/2 turns
Its ok to sell things to friends but only if they work on there own stuff, I have friend thats a girl begging me to sell her something that I own & I would like to sell but not to her ( or any guy friend who doesn't ) because instantly makes me her/(that cars) default mechanic
this. i almost never want to sell something to a friend because then i feel like i still own it, but never get to enjoy it!
If your using gas with ethanol that may be your problem. I never use it in lawn mowers, weed eaters or motorcycles.
My KLR drinks anything.....
50,000 miles? Wow that’s cool
kilometers
@@MarshallSmith27 oh, I should have known. Still cooool thou lol
A friend of mine here in Texas has 80k miles on his. He rides it from south Texas to Colorado and back.
IF it is just this idle screw I think I do not have to remove carburettor,. I can just clean it from outside.
My Honda Rebel 250 is doing this, but man I’ve cleaned the carb four times now using all kinds of methods like (dip chem, carb spray, copper wire, air compressor, new carb kit, light testing method) and still dying when throttle is given slowly and doesn’t die when throttle is given fast like pumping it. Also dies when shift to gears even after kickstand switch is bypassed by cutting wires. I’m so confused please help
Dis you find any Solution..Please help me too
@@vagishgpatil3013 Yes mine has been solved. It was a simple noob mistake. You know how the main jet screw has two pieces that comes out after opening the carb and unscrewing the main jet? We’ll, the little piece that goes in first before you screw back the main jet (in the same hole) looks like it can go either way but in fact there is one end that’s supposed to be fading down. Thanks nice I flipped mine it fixed my issue. Note: the end with a curved-in shape is the end that meets the bottom of the jet once inserted to create better contact.
@@lmt-adventures620 thanks man..I forgot To insert that small Piece of Main Jet..it's been 2day..Now I found the missing part lying around and Insert and Bike start normally..Kicked the kick 100times.wothout knowing the issue....thanks man Your are A True Life saver to me...I'm Blessed and Happy that I asked for the help
@@vagishgpatil3013 I’m so happy for you man! It could have been other issues, but I’m so glad we narrowed it down quick. Now go and enjoy your nice ride, RIDER!
Can you please send me a pic of what youre talking about....Im having these same issues and going insane
hopefully this is the problem on my bike
Have the same issue with my ‘78 Kawasaki KZ650 SR it’s been sitting for 7 years. I have 4 carbs it’s gonna be a PITA fixing it.