I'm hoping someone in the collective has a solution to this. Newish to me Kanguro, I've had to iron out several problems, electrics, stripped sparkplug etc.
The bike is back together and running but I don't think it's running well. Very high fuel consumption. I've stripped and untrasounded the carbs twice, new choke rubbers and new (white) floats. Even now, in winter, it doesn't need choke, in fact if I use it, it's likely to foul the plugs.
What am I missing?
I'm rich, but not in a good way
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ericwwreckless
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I'm rich, but not in a good way
'74 Ducati 750GT | '78 MZ TS250/1 | '86 Morini Kanguro | '97 Honda VFR750
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
Re: I'm rich, but not in a good way
3 possible things spring to mind.
1. Air filters - are they clean?
2. Float heights - have you checked them?
3. Chokes - are they sealing correctly when in the off position?
Just a few things that sprang to mind.
1. Air filters - are they clean?
2. Float heights - have you checked them?
3. Chokes - are they sealing correctly when in the off position?
Just a few things that sprang to mind.
Current bikes: Kawasaki KH400, Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1200 Triumph Speedmaster, Morini Strada 3 1/2
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ericwwreckless
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Re: I'm rich, but not in a good way
Thanks for the response Andy, all checked and correct.
'74 Ducati 750GT | '78 MZ TS250/1 | '86 Morini Kanguro | '97 Honda VFR750
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
In the high latitudes of Finland, in the parching heat of Africa, under the most different operating conditions these motor-cycles run to the satisfaction of their owners.
Re: I'm rich, but not in a good way
You have checked the chokes- the piston tips perish. This causes permanent enrichment . If you remove the floatbowls you can double check for evidence of rubbing of the floats on the bowl. Bit of tubing on the choke jet then try blow/suck, should be sealed if off. I have resorted to removing choke jets and replacing with suitable fine screws to block off the choke circuit when investigating poor running.
What colour floats? White are known to fail or rub.
What are your jets- pilot, main , atomiser. Needle position?
What happens if you allow the bike to run with the fuel off?
What colour floats? White are known to fail or rub.
What are your jets- pilot, main , atomiser. Needle position?
What happens if you allow the bike to run with the fuel off?