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Dan151
10-23-2008, 01:56 PM
ive got an 85' 200x and its been sitting for a couple months. i cleaned the carb out and checked everything and when i bump start it and kick start it, it only burps and hickups and runs for a few seconds. any ideas? its getting a full spark with a brand new ignition and i can smell the gas when i use the choke

please help
350xrider911
10-23-2008, 02:03 PM
was there alot of gunk in the carb and check your fuel line dirt dobber might clogged it and when it start turn the choke off see what happens.
Dan151
10-23-2008, 03:16 PM
was there alot of gunk in the carb and check your fuel line dirt dobber might clogged it and when it start turn the choke off see what happens.

yeah when i pulled the carb the main jets were completely clogged, the float bowl was clean though. ill try cleaning it again and a new fuel line tonight and some fresh gas
Erics350x
10-23-2008, 06:13 PM
remove the fuel line and turn the petckock on to make sure its flowing clear.
fabiodriven
10-23-2008, 06:17 PM
:welcome: Hey, a fellow Masshole!:welcome:
roger86200x
10-23-2008, 06:24 PM
spray starting fluid / ether in the carb and see if it stays running. This will answer your question - if it runs you have a fuel problem with the carb, tank, or lines or filter if you have one.

Spraying the fluid into the intake boot or air filter will bypass the carb....


quick, easy way to tell if its a carb problem....
Dan151
10-23-2008, 11:07 PM
:welcome: Hey, a fellow Masshole!:welcome:

good to see someone else representing Mass lol :TrikesOwn
Dan151
10-23-2008, 11:09 PM
spray starting fluid / ether in the carb and see if it stays running. This will answer your question - if it runs you have a fuel problem with the carb, tank, or lines or filter if you have one.

Spraying the fluid into the intake boot or air filter will bypass the carb....


quick, easy way to tell if its a carb problem....

yeah im gunna give it a shot tommorow, thanks for the help
Dan151
10-24-2008, 07:09 PM
could it be a timing problem? a friend of mine had a look and he said thats most likely what happened?
roger86200x
10-25-2008, 01:16 AM
Did you spray starting fluid in the carb? If not you need to try it...seriously...