Search found 26 matches

by nazaaron
Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

can anyone confirm this with their fzr250 or even any other carbureted 250 around the 1990s

also there is alot of knocking sound around the engine.. will a valve clearance and adjustment sort that out?
by nazaaron
Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:35 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

hey guys check this video out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRXkZNkW5i4 this is my bike.. and this video explains better than words what my problem is.. is this normal for fzr250s? if not normal, can this lag/delay in revs be tuned out? if it can, how can i tune it out? it happens throughout rev ra...
by nazaaron
Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

hey S01 yeah fine tuning these bikes takes sooo long if your noob like me haha when you checked your float levels was your bike on or was just the battery on? (wondering if that makes a difference) cuz i cant get my levels THAT low with just the battery on.. im about 12-13mm above the line where im ...
by nazaaron
Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

hey thanks for the links guys!! really saved me time and helped me out! ok so did the carb sync.. not a professional sync because i didnt have vacuum gauges.. so i did it how one of the 600 boys did it on the wiki with the guitar string and feel! wasnt too much of a difference.. i guess my carbs wer...
by nazaaron
Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

hey every1.. so i did the floats but am still not 100% happy float heights 15mm from the gasket (at 45 degrees as to not push down on the button thing) float levels 13mm above the line needle clip position in the middle (haven't changed) idle air screw still 3 turns out exup cleaned and adjusted to ...
by nazaaron
Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

ok exup checked and adjusted.. took it for a ride.. felt the difference actually but still theres that delay at low revs under 8-9k.. still back fires at higher rpm

gonna try and get those floats sorted now!
by nazaaron
Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

hey don.. yeah exactly the 3lns are so awesomly rare they dont have a manual haha its so hard to try and incorporate the 2kr and the 400s manuals to the 3ln.. but yup ill try tuning the floats some more doing the exup right now.. the links GI posted are a real help THANKS.. the hole doesnt line up e...
by nazaaron
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

hey GI i did check the manifolds rubbers.. they were split and were slightly restricting air flow into the engine.. i shaved the edges on the inside.. do u reckon i need to buy new ones? the leads are correct.. ill check them again.. check the spark plugs again to.. im doing the exup today.. let u k...
by nazaaron
Tue Jan 01, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

happy New year everyone hope you all hada blast! got my bike moving again. float heights all 18mm float levels around 10-12mm above the exterior carb line bike still doesn't start without me giving it throttle i think the idle air screw is to high might need to go go from 3turns out to 2.5.. am i ri...
by nazaaron
Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

gotcha George
i was reluctant to make and use the nifty tool but i guess il have do it

happy holidays everyone and have a happy new year :cheers:
by nazaaron
Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

hey George yeah i found it haha i checked one and it was on the middle.. i havnt changed it so i think il leave it for now (ill open them all and check they all the same before i put it back in) ok i just wanted to ask now i double checked the floats 2-3-4 were 14mm from the gasket (inside the float...
by nazaaron
Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

Gotcha George. Yeah nah i dont recall there being anything to adjust with the diaphram and needle. strange as that guy says hes got a fzr250 3ln that is fully stock..i was assuming it was the same, though one of his jets it different to mine also.
by nazaaron
Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

so i found this thread while reading up on carb tuning

http://www.netrider.net.au/threads/fzr2 ... ng.135481/

the person mentions something about a needle being set to the second highest clip position. anyone know what hes talking about?
by nazaaron
Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

^ awesome!!

yeah ill do some reading and post up a tune that works well for me

cheers guys!
by nazaaron
Sun Dec 23, 2012 5:51 pm
Forum: FZR250
Topic: bad carb tune
Replies: 42
Views: 28935

Re: bad carb tune

hey thanks GI

the thing is i tried the very useful links and it still comes up to the sign in..

Dave@fzr .. sorry im really slow.. got it thanks