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lz0rpx · 06-21-2004, 11:23 AM

Okay, So after reading all of the posts here regarding savage's running lean and noticing the discoloring on my exhaust pipe I attempted to adjust the fuel/air mixture on my carb. First off, not the most technical person in the world but I thought I could pull this one off.

My bike now will run for approximately 5 minutes, sputter, backfire then stall. After that the bike will not start for approx 1.5 hours at which point the same thing happens.

Any suggestions that you have would be great. I would like to avoid taking her to the shop if possible as the two shops that are close are backed up for at least 3 weeks. (Already called)

Thanks in advance.

Simpson

**Louis** · 06-21-2004, 11:59 AM

Well, I'm no expert (THIS IS MY ONLY DISCLAIMER

), but I think you are now running too rich. Could it be that you cannot restart it before a while because you flooded the engine?

lz0rpx · 06-21-2004, 01:05 PM

Sure, anything is possible. I have not yet recieved the manual I ordered. What is a good setting to begin with for my fuel/mixture screw. Is it from 2 & 2-1/2 screws out from closed?

Thanks

06-21-2004, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
lz0rpx Newbie Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Whitby ON, CAN Posts: 9	Created My Own Problem Okay, So after reading all of the posts here regarding savage's running lean and noticing the discoloring on my exhaust pipe I attempted to adjust the fuel/air mixture on my carb. First off, not the most technical person in the world but I thought I could pull this one off. My bike now will run for approximately 5 minutes, sputter, backfire then stall. After that the bike will not start for approx 1.5 hours at which point the same thing happens. Any suggestions that you have would be great. I would like to avoid taking her to the shop if possible as the two shops that are close are backed up for at least 3 weeks. (Already called) Thanks in advance. Simpson

06-21-2004, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,650	Well, I'm no expert (THIS IS MY ONLY DISCLAIMER ), but I think you are now running too rich. Could it be that you cannot restart it before a while because you flooded the engine? __________________ Louis

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06-21-2004, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
lz0rpx Newbie Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Whitby ON, CAN Posts: 9	Sure, anything is possible. I have not yet recieved the manual I ordered. What is a good setting to begin with for my fuel/mixture screw. Is it from 2 & 2-1/2 screws out from closed? Thanks

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