Are there any problems with the Kawasaki GTR1000?
The only area to keep an eye on is the air-assisted suspension, which can be leaky and generally worn after a few years. Otherwise the overall finish on some parts of the Kawasaki GTR1000 can be iffy, leading to furry alloy and rusting steel details on an otherwise sturdy motorcycle.
Can a carburetor leak cause a hot engine?
It is a safety hazard and may cause a fire as fuel overflows out of the carburetor on to a hot engine. The fuel bowl within the carburetor has a float inside; this may also cause flooding if the bowl has a leak or the float is set too high. All you need to do is to replace the float.
Why is the fuel bowl in my carburetor leaking?
The fuel bowl within the carburetor has a float inside; this may also cause flooding if the bowl has a leak or the float is set too high. All you need to do is to replace the float.
Where are the pilot outlets on a virago carburetor?
These carbs also had two separate pilot circuit outlets into the bore. One is called the “pilot outlet”. It lies in the bore on the engine side of the butterfly valve. The flow of mixture from this outlet can be regulated by means of adjusting the pliot adjustment screw.
What happens to the gasket on a Honda GL1000?
Oddly, one of the functions of the fuel bowl gasket is to help form a “channel” from the idle mixture adjustment port to the idle mixture nozzle. When the fuel bowl gasket gets tired, split, torn, overly compressed, etc. this “channel” can get compromised and idle performance deteriorates.
Are there any problems with a GL1000 carb rebuild?
Here’s a partial list of problems encountered by amateurs when rebuilding GL1000 carbs. Often, I’m called upon to resolve botched rebuilds by incompetent mechanics, current or previous owners, brothers-in-law, and neighbors. Avoid these mistakes if you tackle a rebuild yourself. 1.
What to do if gas is leaking from bottom of carburetor?
Try flushing the carburetor to remove any dirt or particles. First remove the fuel line from the carburetor and plug it so fuel does not run out. On the very bottom of the carburetor bowl there will be a small brass cover screw, using a flat screw driver, open this screw and allow all gas to drain from the carburetor system.
What to do if your carburetor float is stuck?
If you find a split in the gas line you will need to replace it with 3/16″ gas vinyl line. You can pick that up at the local auto parts store. Next, determine if the carburetor float is stuck. Using the handle end of a screw driver, gently tap the bottom of the carburetor bowl a few times.