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Yet another carb question.
I've rebuilt single barrel carbs a bunch of times, but this has me stumped. So I'm coming to the experts for advice.
After failing at cleaning/rebuild a third time, I did a ton of reading. I realized I may have misplaced the jet needle. I never saw the thing or realized it came out. This is a total blind spot in my carb world.
I've attached a pic of what I THINK it's supposed to look like.
On the Gen 2 KLRs is the jet needle supposed to stick up in the barrel of the carb?
Are you supposed to be able to see it when it's installed?
Is it the same for Gen 1 and Gen 2?
The needle jet part# from Kawasaki is 16017
I read that the part is interchangeable with the Harley Davidson CVK40 needle jet part# 27100-88
I tried the HD part as it's $9 compared to the Kawasaki part at $36. The part does not fit in the hole past the threads for the main jet.
If someone if locale and an expert on KLR carbs, I will buy you a 6 pack of beer- ****, even a nice 6 pack or even a bottle of your choice if you go through this with me.
Obviously, I can take it in to a shop, but I want to figure out what I'm missing.
A little back ground info.
1st time: I pulled and cleaned with carb cleaner and compressed air. It ran really crappy and only when I gave it throttle. Would not idle. Lots of exhaust in the garage.
2nd time: Pulled and cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner with 50/50 pinesol and water. Installed a brass enricher nut, All Balls carb rebuild kit and de-vacuumed the fuel petcock.
EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS
3rd time around: ultrasonic cleaner with Simple Green Pro HD.
EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS
4the time: Tried the Harley needle jet. Won't fit.
I've rebuilt single barrel carbs a bunch of times, but this has me stumped. So I'm coming to the experts for advice.
After failing at cleaning/rebuild a third time, I did a ton of reading. I realized I may have misplaced the jet needle. I never saw the thing or realized it came out. This is a total blind spot in my carb world.
I've attached a pic of what I THINK it's supposed to look like.
On the Gen 2 KLRs is the jet needle supposed to stick up in the barrel of the carb?
Are you supposed to be able to see it when it's installed?
Is it the same for Gen 1 and Gen 2?
The needle jet part# from Kawasaki is 16017
I read that the part is interchangeable with the Harley Davidson CVK40 needle jet part# 27100-88
I tried the HD part as it's $9 compared to the Kawasaki part at $36. The part does not fit in the hole past the threads for the main jet.
If someone if locale and an expert on KLR carbs, I will buy you a 6 pack of beer- ****, even a nice 6 pack or even a bottle of your choice if you go through this with me.
Obviously, I can take it in to a shop, but I want to figure out what I'm missing.
A little back ground info.
1st time: I pulled and cleaned with carb cleaner and compressed air. It ran really crappy and only when I gave it throttle. Would not idle. Lots of exhaust in the garage.
2nd time: Pulled and cleaned in ultrasonic cleaner with 50/50 pinesol and water. Installed a brass enricher nut, All Balls carb rebuild kit and de-vacuumed the fuel petcock.
EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS
3rd time around: ultrasonic cleaner with Simple Green Pro HD.
EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS
4the time: Tried the Harley needle jet. Won't fit.