txflaca
1/31/2006 7:16:28 AM
My 2000 F4 sat in the garage unstarted for 2 months. I went out and got a new battery it started right up. Problem is, it only runs when I give it gas. I let go of the throttle it dies everytime. Please help!!
Is it an idle adjustment issue or fuel filter/jet problem?
I'm not bike tech savvy at all. Any help is appreciated.
doncollins
1/31/2006 8:02:58 AM
Welcome to the forum txflaca. Did you just park the bike for two months or did you drain the fuel from the carbs?
shraz
1/31/2006 1:53:00 PM
1. make sure you start the bike with the choke for at least 2minutes
2. after the engine is warm make sure your bike idles at about 1300-1600rpm. if it's not idling at that speed twist the little knob on the side of the bike to increase/decrease idle.
3. Make sure you change your fuel as 2months will make it crappy
txflaca
1/31/2006 6:09:57 PM
Ok, now where specifically is that idle adjustment knob? My father accidently turned a small black knob thinking it was something else. He turned it back. However, when he turns it either way, it seems to have no effect on my idle issue.
txflaca
1/31/2006 6:10:14 PM
Ok, now where specifically is that idle adjustment knob? My father accidently turned a small black knob thinking it was something else. He turned it back. However, when he turns it either way, it seems to have no effect on my idle issue.
shraz
1/31/2006 8:17:21 PM
yup thats the black thingy
u have to twist it a couple of times
make sure the bike is running and is warmed up
than play w/ it
