Round Three?

[Eastcoaster]

XJ1100 did my second clean on the carbs I did not do a good job in the bowls on the starter feeds first round but now it starts great and runs well but when I go for a run anything over 3000rpm it bogs right down I replaced the pilot jets cleaned the mains set the floats replaced the needle valves and seats. It revs fine in neutral I just can't get it above 3000 on the ride I only cleaned the emulsion tubes in place I was not sure how to get out Can I replace them? Could the emulsions be causing the problem? I have been out of biking for 30 plus This awesome bike sat for 12 years It is in really good condition I just want to get this right I am just frustrated Thanks

[crazy steve]

...I only cleaned the emulsion tubes in place I was not sure how to get out Can I replace them? Could the emulsions be causing the problem?

If the carbs had any gum/crud in them, there's almost no doubt the emulsion tubes need cleaning too and that could be the problem. There's no need to replace them either unless they're damaged. To remove, pull the carbs, remove the bowls, main jets, and slide/diaphrams, then push the tubes into the slide hole until they drop out. Make sure you clean the holes out, and there's some small passages in there too. You can't get these carbs too clean....

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

+1

+1 on CS, just pull them (emulsion tubes) and clean the crap out of them Also, check and re-check ALL float hights Running out of fuel is most often a float hight thing, or a clogged gas cap vent thing or a pinched fuel line thing, you get the idea Make SURE nothing is slowing down the fuel flow

If the carbs had any gum/crud in them, there's almost no doubt the emulsion tubes need cleaning too and that could be the problem. There's no need to replace them either unless they're damaged. To remove, pull the carbs, remove the bowls, main jets, and slide/diaphrams, then push the tubes into the slide hole until they drop out. Make sure you clean the holes out, and there's some small passages in there too. You can't get these carbs too clean....

[CatatonicBug]

If it helps for directions, the main jet is what holds the emusion tubes in place. If they don't fall out easily, use a small wooden dowel and tap on the opening where the main jet screws into. That should knock the emulsion tubes lose. OFC, as Steve mentioned, the diaphragms need to be removed first, as that is where they will come out. Be careful when re-installing them, as there is a locating pin on the inside of the carb, and the groove on the side of the emulsion tube slides over that pin.

[JeremyL]

My emulsion tubes were the cause of a lot of my carb problems so I removed them to clean them and 2 of them broke as got them out. I used a wooden dowel and carefully removed them but when I had them almost out and pulled on them with my fingers they just broke apart with hardly any pressure on them. The replacements I got (used) weren't brittle like mine were so yours may not be that bad.

[Eastcoaster]

Thanks to all

The information posted youall shared is great. I did not understand how they came out I am really new to all of this. I am confident I can do this. The service manual was very non descriptive and anything I googled had shown screwed in tubes I had no idea I was at a loss and cleaned as best I could.If they are anything like the others they are bad everything was clogged from a 12 year sit. I had to "easy out" the pilots to replace. I will start on the tear down toinght and let you know I can't thank you enough for pointing me in this direction I will post with the results as soon as I am back together

[Eastcoaster]

Just a second thought? Compressed air?

I was wondering if they are stuck is it possible to remove with compressed air?

[crazy steve]

Nope, you'll have to push/gently drive them out...

[natemoen]

Here is a thread you can go through on cleaning the carbs

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24955&highlight=carb+cleaning+101

[Eastcoaster]

Yikes what a mess Half way through

Its 2pm on the east coast I am half way through the emulsion tubes. So far the large opening near the area you thread in the main jet is full on all 4 tubes with soft gunk. In 2 the the small holes are non exsisting totally clogged the others had some blockage. In for the soak and clean now I will keep you informed Thank you to everyone for the help with this so far so good.

[BA80]

There's your problem. Be sure ALL THE PASSAGES are clean and flowing this round and you'll be in good shape.

[latexeses]

I don't know if you ahve been warned about this before but be careful about soaking the carbs. If you use a carb dip it can ruin the rubber seals on the butterfly shafts.

[Eastcoaster]

Round 3 complete

Round 3 is in the books. I am down to under an hour on the install of the carbs It would have been a lot quicker if I had not mixed up the choke and throttle cables not to bright there seinor moment and my eyesite is not what it was. I still have a lot to learn and a lot to do. Upon the turn of the petcock fuel started to leak out the air box but a quick tap set the floats Whew. It fired right up and the throttle seems very responsive. I am anxious to get out on the road and try this we have ice and snow now so a hold on that for a day or 2. I hope this solves the problem Thank you to all with your help through this. l hope to report back with good news soon.
Eastcoaster

[Rasputin]

XJ1100 did my second clean on the carbs I did not do a good job in the bowls on the starter feeds first round but now it starts great and runs well but when I go for a run anything over 3000rpm it bogs right down I replaced the pilot jets cleaned the mains set the floats replaced the needle valves and seats. It revs fine in neutral I just can't get it above 3000 on the ride I only cleaned the emulsion tubes in place I was not sure how to get out Can I replace them? Could the emulsions be causing the problem? I have been out of biking for 30 plus This awesome bike sat for 12 years It is in really good condition I just want to get this right I am just frustrated Thanks

Check out http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35349 that will take your remove and install time way down. I can remove or install in under 5 mins now. Mind you I have had them off so many times I lost count, but this certainly helps.

[BA80]

Check out http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35349 that will take your remove and install time way down. I can remove or install in under 5 mins now. Mind you I have had them off so many times I lost count, but this certainly helps.

XJ is a little tougher. I want a video of that 5 min time.