Hey everyone, having an issue with my bike and would like some input/suggestions.
I have a '96 fourtrax 300 4x4 which sat for almost a year. I couldn't get it started with a new battery, so I took apart the carburetor and gave it a good cleaning. Popped it back in and then it started with some choke help of course.
I then took for a ride down the road and noticed some throttle issues - basically seemed like it was starving for gas as I switched gears, which I was not getting the old power thrust I used to. I also noticed a different smell - not quite clutch burn though. Also, if I did not stay in motion, the motor would kill.
Two things to note regarding the carburetor cleaning:
1. When I removed the jets, I removed the idle mixture screw (pilot screw) without noting its original position, on accident. So I decided to place it back not too tight nor too loose.
2. I purchased one of those little $20 packets which contains a few replacement parts (ie: o ring, jets, springs and washers)
I noticed that when I removed my main jet, there was no emulsion tube in the hole (like stated in the instructions I was following) This tube was however in my replacement packet but would not fit below the main jet if I tried to re-install, so I left it out.
Any of you Honda gurus out there have any ideas/suggestions for this not so tech savvy bike owner? Would be much appreciated.
I have a '96 fourtrax 300 4x4 which sat for almost a year. I couldn't get it started with a new battery, so I took apart the carburetor and gave it a good cleaning. Popped it back in and then it started with some choke help of course.
I then took for a ride down the road and noticed some throttle issues - basically seemed like it was starving for gas as I switched gears, which I was not getting the old power thrust I used to. I also noticed a different smell - not quite clutch burn though. Also, if I did not stay in motion, the motor would kill.
Two things to note regarding the carburetor cleaning:
1. When I removed the jets, I removed the idle mixture screw (pilot screw) without noting its original position, on accident. So I decided to place it back not too tight nor too loose.
2. I purchased one of those little $20 packets which contains a few replacement parts (ie: o ring, jets, springs and washers)
I noticed that when I removed my main jet, there was no emulsion tube in the hole (like stated in the instructions I was following) This tube was however in my replacement packet but would not fit below the main jet if I tried to re-install, so I left it out.
Any of you Honda gurus out there have any ideas/suggestions for this not so tech savvy bike owner? Would be much appreciated.
2004 Honda 400ex Carburetor
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