Motorcycle-Journal Forums  

Go Back   Motorcycle-Journal Forums > Maintenance > Mechanics Corner

Motorcycle Journal       Suzuki Bikes       Honda Bikes       Yamaha Bikes

Mechanics Corner Looking for answers to mechanical questions? Just can't get it to run right? Got a tip for increasing HP? This is your forum!

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 10-03-2005, 03:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
Newbie
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4
Unhappy Sitting for 4 years

I recently got a 2000 suzuki 650 that has been sitting for 4 years. I bought a new battery 1st. The gas tank was extremely gummed up so I cleaned it out. There are these two valves, one on the tank and one on the frame that fuel runs through that are vaccuum controled with lines leading to the carb. I took these apart to find them clean. After replacing the tank and connecting everything, I checked the plugs, looked good. So I start it.

Immediatley, the carb overflow began to leak gas. I take the carbs off to find one float stuck. I clean the carbs with carb cleaner, put everything back together and start the bike again. It idles fine.

My problem is this, I cant rev the bike past 1500 rpm's unless i let it idle for a few minutes. I am then able to rev it for a second before it starts to act like its starving for fuel.

This is really getting to me. Anyone with any idea what I should do next, I would really appreciate a response or an email to Invisiblerogue@aol.com

Thx guys.

Edit: I was told the type of motor is called a V-Twin