Carb issue when the temp drops

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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 11:37 AM
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Any one have a problem when the temp drops and the bowl sticks? Last night went for a ride and had to tap the bowl a couple times then it would start right up. It has done this ever since I bought the bike
 
Old Sep 15, 2016 | 02:50 PM
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Cold can tend to make many mechanical devices "stiffen" up a bit until they get moving and/or warm up naturally. Your case sounds more like the float sticking rather than a piece of debris holding it open. Even though not small particles of debris, fuel varnish can make the float, needle, and seat get "gummy" and occasionally stick or at least drag.

I'd recommend a good cleaning in the float bowl and it's components with a spray carb cleaner, using a q-tip to wipe the inside of the seat, wipe the needle, wipe the float shaft and the inside of the float shaft holes.

While in there and with the carb off, I'd recommend checking the fuel level...fuel level, not float position measurement. You may be right on the edge of having a high fuel level...float, needle, and seat not shutting the fuel off at the proper location. Fuel level is a much better indicator of proper adjustment than the float measurement against the needle and seat.
 
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