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embee · 16-08-07, 08:30 AM

Search on "choke cables"

My guess is the choke cables are sticking, causing the idle hang-up and rough running. Usually right up where the cables go into the carbs, but can be around the splitter too.

Also, a 2001 bike with 800mls on it? I'd want to clean out the carbs, or at least use a good dose of cleaner additive in the fuel, there's bound to be deposits in there from all that inactivity! It would explain why it won't run properly off choke. Back to basics I'm afraid.

Obviously also check throttle cables and mechanism under the tank aren't sticking or catching anywhere.

16-08-07, 08:30 AM	#2
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	Re: Idling High (4000rpm) once warm Search on "choke cables" My guess is the choke cables are sticking, causing the idle hang-up and rough running. Usually right up where the cables go into the carbs, but can be around the splitter too. Also, a 2001 bike with 800mls on it? I'd want to clean out the carbs, or at least use a good dose of cleaner additive in the fuel, there's bound to be deposits in there from all that inactivity! It would explain why it won't run properly off choke. Back to basics I'm afraid. Obviously also check throttle cables and mechanism under the tank aren't sticking or catching anywhere. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"