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  • Chieffan
    New
    • Jul 2012
    • 7
    • Columbus KS
    #1

    Carb problems

    Im havin some trouble in the low end of my carbs.does any1 have any adviice on where to start
    Flatlander
    79 xs eleven special
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    • DookieTx1911
      New
      • Jul 2012
      • 9
      • Grand Canyon, AZ.
      #2
      Originally posted by Chieffan
      Im havin some trouble in the low end of my carbs.does any1 have any adviice on where to start
      Carnac the Magnificent says:

      "You must be more specific regarding your system and its symptoms."
      "Liars and panderers in government would have a much harder time of it if so many people didn't insist on their right to remain ignorant and blindly agreeable.” -Bill Maher

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        • Chieffan
          New
          • Jul 2012
          • 7
          • Columbus KS
          #3
          Its missin real bad when im at a low rpm and sometimes doesnt want to idle
          Flatlander
          79 xs eleven special

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            • natemoen
              Master of XSology
              • May 2010
              • 8640
              • Fargo
              #4
              Give us all the details about your bike and how it is set up currently.

              My bet for starters is the pickup coil wires are broken.
              Nathan
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                • GLoweVA
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 1957
                  • Virginia Beach, VA.
                  #5
                  Originally posted by natemoen
                  Give us all the details about your bike and how it is set up currently.

                  My bet for starters is the pickup coil wires are broken.
                  I might have to agree with you Nate.
                  Another thing that could cause an idle issue is clogged pilot/idle circuits in the carbs.
                  But it's a whole lot easier to check the pick up coil wires first, rather than pulling the carbs for a cleaning.
                  Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

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                    • Chieffan
                      New
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 7
                      • Columbus KS
                      #6
                      Its a 79 xs eleven special stock jets, after market filters(generic k&n) everything else pretty much stock.
                      Flatlander
                      79 xs eleven special

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                        • bikerphil
                          Master of XSology
                          • Jan 2008
                          • 8634
                          • South Flori-DUH
                          #7
                          Pour a strong dose of Seafoam carb cleaner in the fuel tank, run the bike, let it sit overnite. May be enough to unclog the pilot circuit in the carbs.
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                            • Chieffan
                              New
                              • Jul 2012
                              • 7
                              • Columbus KS
                              #8
                              Thanks ill give that a shot along with checkin the pick up coil wires
                              Flatlander
                              79 xs eleven special

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