Idle problem

fairweatherrider · 05-28-2010, 12:48 AM

I recently got a 2005 GZ250. It had 3500 miles on it. I put on about 900 so far. I just started having a problem with the engine racing while I'm stopped, once the engine is warm after riding for a while. If I let off on the clutch just a little it idles down a bit. I'm new to this forum and thought I might get some help. Thanks

blaine · 05-28-2010, 01:04 AM

Welcome.It sounds like your choke is stuck on,or you have a vacuum leak.Need more info.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-28-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blaine

Welcome.It sounds like your choke is stuck on,or you have a vacuum leak.Need more info.

Could be the vacuum leak from the sounds of it. Have you tried turning down the idle a wee bit. And is the choke lever sticky or tight ? It should move smoothly and stay where you put it.

fairweatherrider · 05-28-2010, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the replies. The choke lever seems to move ok and I have tried turning down the idle with the adjustment. I was going to remove the air cleaner and spray carb cleaner in the intake. Is that ok to do on a bike carb? I can also spray the lever with wd-40. Like I said it idles fine until I ride for a while and then stop for a light or stop sign then it races. As for the vacuum leak, how do I fix that?

blaine · 05-28-2010, 10:16 AM

Your choke is probably gummed up at the carb end.Dissemble with a 14mm wrench,check spring and plunger for proper movement as this is a common problem on suzuki.A vacuum leak you should be able to hear as there is only one vacuum hose between carb & petcock

fairweatherrider · 05-28-2010, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the reply. I don't hear a vacuum leak so I'll give the carb choke cleaning a try.

fairweatherrider · 05-29-2010, 12:23 PM

Well I removed the air filter and sprayed Gumout in the carb, let it run, and adjusted the throttle cables. Seems to be okay now and hope it stays that way. Thanks again for the help.
Now I'm looking for saddlebags that will fit my bike that aren't too big and ugly looking. (make and model)

mole2 · 05-30-2010, 05:48 PM

Welcome aboard and ride safe!

05-28-2010, 12:48 AM	#1
fairweatherrider Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bristol,CT, USA Posts: 73	Idle problem I recently got a 2005 GZ250. It had 3500 miles on it. I put on about 900 so far. I just started having a problem with the engine racing while I'm stopped, once the engine is warm after riding for a while. If I let off on the clutch just a little it idles down a bit. I'm new to this forum and thought I might get some help. Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-28-2010, 01:04 AM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Idle problem Welcome.It sounds like your choke is stuck on,or you have a vacuum leak.Need more info. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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05-28-2010, 10:05 AM	#4
fairweatherrider Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bristol,CT, USA Posts: 73	Re: Idle problem Thanks for the replies. The choke lever seems to move ok and I have tried turning down the idle with the adjustment. I was going to remove the air cleaner and spray carb cleaner in the intake. Is that ok to do on a bike carb? I can also spray the lever with wd-40. Like I said it idles fine until I ride for a while and then stop for a light or stop sign then it races. As for the vacuum leak, how do I fix that?
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05-28-2010, 10:16 AM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Idle problem Your choke is probably gummed up at the carb end.Dissemble with a 14mm wrench,check spring and plunger for proper movement as this is a common problem on suzuki.A vacuum leak you should be able to hear as there is only one vacuum hose between carb & petcock __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-28-2010, 10:49 AM	#6
fairweatherrider Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bristol,CT, USA Posts: 73	Re: Idle problem Thanks for the reply. I don't hear a vacuum leak so I'll give the carb choke cleaning a try.
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05-29-2010, 12:23 PM	#7
fairweatherrider Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bristol,CT, USA Posts: 73	Re: Idle problem Well I removed the air filter and sprayed Gumout in the carb, let it run, and adjusted the throttle cables. Seems to be okay now and hope it stays that way. Thanks again for the help. Now I'm looking for saddlebags that will fit my bike that aren't too big and ugly looking. (make and model)
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05-30-2010, 05:48 PM	#8
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Idle problem Welcome aboard and ride safe! __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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