Author Topic: carb replacing (Read 4973 times)

markd · « **on:** 22 April 2012, 05:08:59 pm »

Hi guys and gals anyone have a rough idea me how much it would cost to have a mechanic replace carbs amd rubbers ave got 98 fzs 600 drinking fuel been suggested lets may have been drilled. have just had full service costing nearly 300. And still on better. all ideas appreciated

thanks
markd

griff86 · « **Reply #1 on:** 22 April 2012, 05:36:05 pm »

I'd probably charge somewhere around £45 to do it.

Have you got the manual downloaded from this site? Its not to much of an awkward job if you fancy doing it yourself. I'd be interested to see what your carbs are like inside first before forking out for another set.

kebab19 · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 April 2012, 05:41:27 pm »

What are you saying, that your bike is guzzling fuel and the carb rubber inlets are possibly at fault?

markd · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 April 2012, 05:54:52 pm »

No but they are cracked and thought would need to replace them after replacing or removing carbs..?

mcyoungy · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 April 2012, 05:55:48 pm »

are they cracked all the way through?

markd · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 April 2012, 05:57:07 pm »

On don't think so

kebab19 · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 April 2012, 06:00:49 pm »

They all crack on the surface, but take ages to rot right through.

Its highly unlikely to be the carb rubbers (but not impossible) causing your problems. I thought perished rubbers would make the bike run leaner (excess air getting into cylinders), not richer?

Can you post a pic up of their condition?

markd · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 April 2012, 06:07:21 pm »

I would but i don't seem. To have permissions on here or summit

markd · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 April 2012, 06:36:13 pm »

My mechanic has said its seriously over fueling and is sluggish at low speed

mcyoungy · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 April 2012, 07:11:51 pm »

over fuelling......... worn needles or emulsion tubes? huge big jets fitted from a dynojet kit?

ade the blade · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 April 2012, 08:25:05 pm »

dont forget a filthy / clogged air filter will enrichen the mix. just my spoutings !

markd · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 April 2012, 08:55:00 pm »

The guy i got it from said might be dyno jet on but wasn't sure. Hmmm

His Dudeness · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 April 2012, 10:18:47 pm »

cracked inlets would lean it out from letting excessive air in, not cause over fueling wouldnt it? what did your 300 quid service get ya?

markd · « **Reply #13 on:** 22 April 2012, 10:27:37 pm »

Oil filter brake pads indicator oil change. Plus labour costing nearly nearly

His Dudeness · « **Reply #14 on:** 22 April 2012, 10:39:59 pm »

well none of that stuff would solve your running problems. check the easy stuff next like the air filter and plugs before spending any more money. the plugs should you a good indication of how the engine is running

mcyoungy · « **Reply #15 on:** 22 April 2012, 10:55:12 pm »

£300? I'm in the wrong job............

could also be float heights set wrong. as said do the easy bits first. whereabouts are you? maybe someone nearby can offer some help?

markd · « **Reply #16 on:** 23 April 2012, 07:02:05 pm »

In in Plymouth. Got new plugs in and filter checked. K and n

mcyoungy · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 April 2012, 09:24:41 pm »

is the filter clean? I had a k&n that was absolutely choked with crud. horrible things. need a good clean often.

markd · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 April 2012, 07:31:59 pm »

Was cleaned. At service thanks

His Dudeness · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 April 2012, 10:21:49 pm »

when you say its drinking fuel. how much are you talking about? what sort of mpg are you getting?

markd · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 May 2012, 10:22:53 am »

From light on to off 18 litres. 130 Miles what you think guys

His Dudeness · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 May 2012, 10:11:20 pm »

thats a bit low but it depends on where u do your riding. do you ride in the city most of the time?

markd · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 May 2012, 12:01:50 am »

No dual carrage way to and from work