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1988_250R
11-27-2004, 08:12 PM
Hi guys I have my 88 R and my buddies 87 R we are both having carb problems. They want to load up and blow alot of smoke and arent snappy. I used to be able to clean my old carb on my 1986 R and it would work for awhile. Would just rebuilding the carb help the problem or should I buy a new Carb? Doen anyone know why these carbs do this? Thanks
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zedicus00
11-27-2004, 09:01 PM
sounds like yur jetting is to rich or is the float stuck open? make sure yur fuel lines not kinked, or plugged too

1988_250R
11-27-2004, 11:09 PM
ok thanks-- has anyone rebuilt one of these carbs and had it work good afterwards?

velocityatv
11-27-2004, 11:13 PM
I had the same problem once with one of my stockers. I would clean the carb and it would run fine for a few days, then all of the sudden one day it would start fine and then load up real bad. On occasion fuel would come out of the overflow. I replaced the float valve and set the float hieghth and such but still had the same problem, but only every once in while. If you look at the float valve the tip is covered in rubber. If the rubber has a tear or crack in it, it can cause the bowl to still fill up when the float is raised. Other guys have told me that over time the seat for the valve wears out and can cause this. My suggestion would be to replace it you can get yourself a Keihin for a little over a $100

kwatts400
11-28-2004, 12:48 AM
I had a problem with my stock carb loading up real bad. I replaced it with a 39mm keihin carb and it seems to work much better. I figured it was better to replace it with a new one than to try a rebuild. Not to mention better performance over stock.

edz250r
11-28-2004, 06:11 AM
I'm selling a stock carb that I just pulled off my 1989 R. It works excellent. PM me if you're interested.

beak7707
11-29-2004, 03:22 PM
I dont know if money is an issue or not, but for a stock motor an aftermarket carb is a night and day difference. I put the mikuni TMX on my R and it runs like a champ. ESR had it prejetted, all I had to do was bolt it on. Havent had a single problem, never fouled a pllug or anything. I would recommend just going with a new one if you can. If not used ones sell cheap, I'm sure you could find a good used one.

1988_250R
11-29-2004, 10:22 PM
You Know I actually have a brand new mikuni I bought from LSR I think they were take off carbs from CR250s?? might be a 39? The carb doesnt fit in the boot very well but the biggest problem is making a cable. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I would go about getting a cable that would work? Thanks

Roostin250R
11-30-2004, 02:59 AM
Motion Pro probably has the cable your looking for. I'm not sure of the part # for a Mikuni, but thats where I got one for my airstryker. The boot will fit, there are several methods people use, I just throw it in a pan of boiling water for a few minutes to soften it up and It goes right on.

beak7707
11-30-2004, 12:05 PM
ESR can get the cables they sent one with mine.

250Rman_938
12-04-2004, 08:02 PM
yeah im with Beak7707 on this 1, i also run the TMX carb on my R and that thing runs awesome!i've never had 1 problem outta that carb since the day i bought it.... thats your best bet dude

JTRtrx250r
12-05-2004, 12:22 PM
I went from the POS stocker to a new 38mm mikuni TM carb...and it made a HUGE diffrence, made in run like new again;) :D :macho