bike wont run without choke

afaciane · 11-14-2011, 10:27 PM

I have a 2007 GZ250 which only has 962 miles on it. The oil and filter have been changed, as well as the spark plugs and the carb was cleaned about a year ago. I deploy a lot so I haven't had time to really ride the bike much since I bought it. When I start the bike, it takes about 5 to 6 starts with the choke fully engaged to keep the bike from dying after running it for a minute. When riding the bike, it dies every time you slow down for a turn or at a stop sign. It also sounds very loud and it sputters a lot during the ride. Also, the choke cannot be completely taken off during the ride at any point. Any help is always greatly appreciated and I am looking to find a good starting point to get my bike up and running solid.

5th_bike · 11-14-2011, 10:50 PM

From what I read here, your carb needs cleaning again, because several weeks of standstill will gunk it up.

That you need the choke consistently is a good indication that (one of) your jet(s) is/are clogged.

There are several products that you can add to gasoline (Berryman's, Seafoam to name just a few) to clean the carb while it runs through. Maybe try those first (ASAP), rather than bringing the bike to the shop again.

PS Welcome to the forum ! :2tup:

afaciane · 11-14-2011, 10:58 PM

Awesome

. I've heard a lot of people say that seafoam works best so maybe try that one? Thank you for the welcome and the quick reply. I plan on posting pics of the bike soon cause I wont be deploying for a while and i time to get it out there and ride as well as do some work on it.

blaine · 11-14-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by afaciane

Awesome

. I've heard a lot of people say that seafoam works best so maybe try that one?

Welcome.I would try some sea Foam at twice the amount indicated.Sometimes it takes a couple of days to get full benefits.A little SeaFoam about once a month will keep your carb clean and eliminate your problem.

:cool:

Rookie Rider · 11-15-2011, 12:02 AM

Yeah, fill the tank with gas then pour the seafoam in the gas tank, bout almost half the can. That worked for me. Next gas fill up pour 1/4 more of seafoam. Repeat until can is done. Welcome aboard and thank you for your services.

afaciane · 11-15-2011, 01:17 AM

ok will do. thanks guys and i always appreciate when people thank me for my service. 8 years Navy strong

Water Warrior 2 · 11-15-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by afaciane

ok will do. thanks guys and i always appreciate when people thank me for my service. 8 years Navy strong

1st, thank you for your service to the free world as we know it and enjoy it.
2nd, what do you do in the Navy ? Don't say anything if you have to kill me after. :lol: :lol: .

alantf · 11-15-2011, 05:47 AM

You do know that the idle speed should be set to around 1400 to 1500 RPM don't you? Sounds like yours could be on the low side. This is set by the big white knob, under the carb, with a hot engine & no choke. :2tup:

Rookie Rider · 11-15-2011, 02:08 PM

I didnt put my choke on yet either so i turn up the idle knob, always

afaciane · 11-15-2011, 04:49 PM

I am an IT in the navy, and I love every minute of it. Best job ive ever had.

I messed with the idle knob but i dont know how to set it to 1400 to 1500 RPM exactly.

11-14-2011, 10:27 PM	#1
afaciane Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	bike wont run without choke I have a 2007 GZ250 which only has 962 miles on it. The oil and filter have been changed, as well as the spark plugs and the carb was cleaned about a year ago. I deploy a lot so I haven't had time to really ride the bike much since I bought it. When I start the bike, it takes about 5 to 6 starts with the choke fully engaged to keep the bike from dying after running it for a minute. When riding the bike, it dies every time you slow down for a turn or at a stop sign. It also sounds very loud and it sputters a lot during the ride. Also, the choke cannot be completely taken off during the ride at any point. Any help is always greatly appreciated and I am looking to find a good starting point to get my bike up and running solid. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-14-2011, 10:50 PM	#2
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: bike wont run without choke From what I read here, your carb needs cleaning again, because several weeks of standstill will gunk it up. That you need the choke consistently is a good indication that (one of) your jet(s) is/are clogged. There are several products that you can add to gasoline (Berryman's, Seafoam to name just a few) to clean the carb while it runs through. Maybe try those first (ASAP), rather than bringing the bike to the shop again. PS Welcome to the forum ! :2tup: __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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11-14-2011, 10:58 PM	#3
afaciane Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Re: bike wont run without choke Awesome . I've heard a lot of people say that seafoam works best so maybe try that one? Thank you for the welcome and the quick reply. I plan on posting pics of the bike soon cause I wont be deploying for a while and i time to get it out there and ride as well as do some work on it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-15-2011, 12:02 AM	#5
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: bike wont run without choke Yeah, fill the tank with gas then pour the seafoam in the gas tank, bout almost half the can. That worked for me. Next gas fill up pour 1/4 more of seafoam. Repeat until can is done. Welcome aboard and thank you for your services. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-15-2011, 01:17 AM	#6
afaciane Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Re: bike wont run without choke ok will do. thanks guys and i always appreciate when people thank me for my service. 8 years Navy strong
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11-15-2011, 05:47 AM	#8
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: bike wont run without choke You do know that the idle speed should be set to around 1400 to 1500 RPM don't you? Sounds like yours could be on the low side. This is set by the big white knob, under the carb, with a hot engine & no choke. :2tup: __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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11-15-2011, 02:08 PM	#9
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: bike wont run without choke I didnt put my choke on yet either so i turn up the idle knob, always
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11-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#10
afaciane Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Re: bike wont run without choke I am an IT in the navy, and I love every minute of it. Best job ive ever had. I messed with the idle knob but i dont know how to set it to 1400 to 1500 RPM exactly.
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