Srx carbs

[Fatboy]

Having spent a few hours with my newly acquired Srx6, I havn't been able to start the beast. New battery fitted and a new plug, fresh fuel oil checked but still no go!!
On closer inspection someone has had a go at the carbs. As the bike hasn't been run for a good few years I recon a carb overhaul is due?
So how hard is it to do ? Or should I send it off to a specialist?

I'm getting a spark. I removed the fuel tank, and rigged up a temporary fuel supply direct to the carb. The plug eventually got wet, so I assume fuel is getting through, but there was a large pool of dirty petrol under the gear lever when I ran out of puff kicking the beast over a few times !!!!

So I'm open to suggestions on the way forward.

[Ian]

No contest, strip the carbs down in the first instance. they will probably be gummed up inside. May I suggest if you feel confident enough you strip them down in an orderly fashion and take loads of good photos and make lots of notes. DONT RUSH!!!!  I can email you a copy of the parts list for a 600 (I`m assuming its a twin shock). Replace all the fuel pipes if there is a hint of cracking or perishing. Also clean out BOTH fuel taps. You can buy parts for the carbs from NRP  (http://www.nrp-carbs.co.uk/ )
Good luck and Im sure you will get it started soon enough
HTH
Ian

[themoudie]

Aye Fatboy,

I've sent email, same as Ian says. Take your time and go through it one stage at a time. If needs be, FROST'S tank sealant kit will stop the flakey bits. No cheap, but ethanol trashes tanks, and there's to much of it about. Petrol is no what it used to be!

All the best, Bill.

[guest295]

These sad buggers are talking about buying stuff. You don't need to buy stuff if nothing's broke or perished. The carbs will be full of guck which is soluble in something. If the jets come out easily, remove them (remembering where they came from) and stick the carbs in somebody's dishwasher while the jets (minus o-rings and other plastic stuff) soak in epoxy solvent or paintbrush cleaner or oven cleaner.

The quickest way if they're not too bad is to use one of those butane lighter fillers to blow through jets and passages; butane is a great solvent. Once the carbs are reasonably clean, running the bike will finish the job. Beware of tank-lining compounds: some of them will create problems of their own.

[themoudie]

Aye GB500nz,

I hear what your saying and can agree with you. Touch of the Burt I suspect! 

I see Pukekohe is on 3rd-5th February, are you going? I understand that there will be some nice machinery about this year and should be some good racing. All the best and enjoy the summer!  We have snow and ice!

Slainte, Bill.

[guest295]

We're still waiting for Summer here; it's still snowing to the south! Yes, Pukekohe is grand fun. I hope to get there. I'm on the tram crew on Feb 2, but  should make it.