Do carbureted engines have a choke?
Choke valves are generally used in naturally aspirated engines with carburetors to supply a richer fuel mixture when starting the engine. Most choke valves in engines are butterfly valves mounted in the manifold upstream from the carburetor jet to produce a higher partial vacuum, which increases the fuel draw.
Is it bad to run a bike on choke?
The main reason that we advise not riding with the choke on is that it can be harmful to your motorcycle. Overfuelling can cause a variety of problems for your bike, from it running hotter than usual to the pistons being damaged by excessive heat through misfires.
Why does a carburetor need a choke?
A choke valve/cable is designed to restrict the flow of air in the carburettor of an engine. This helps enrich the fuel-air mixture, improving the ability to start an engine in low temperature conditions. Simply put, the choke is about making more fuel available for the engine to use.
What happens when you turn the choke on for a carburetor?
When you turn the choke on for a carburetor, it is creating a rich condition. This makes the bike easier to start, by increasing the amount of fuel present in the air/fuel mixture. When an engine is cold, it needs a little richer mixture in order to get up to operating temperature.
How do you fix choke on dirt bike?
Put the choke on and start the bike up. Once is running, mist some carb cleaner or starting fluid around the air boot and around the vacuum hoses (if there are any). If the engine momentarily races, then you have an air leak. Read below in the section on how to fix air leaks to get this addressed.
What to do if your carburetor is out of adjustment?
Engine starves for fuel at high speed (leans out) Adjust control cable or linage, to assure full choke and carburetor control Carburetor out of adjustment Engine will not start Engine overspeeds Clean carburetor after removing all non-metallic parts that are serviceable.
Why does my air conditioner turn off when I Turn Off the choke?
It can be caused by an air leak. Air leaks can be caused by cracks in the vacuum lines on some carbs, a crack in the air boot, or simply a loose clamp between the carb and the air boot. Remember, more air in the system means a leaner air/fuel ratio, thus causing an overly lean condition when the choke is turned off.