Seafoam ZXR 250

[Spoonrider]

Yeah think I will just try it in the gas tank and if it doesn't resolve the issue then move on from there and get the carbs apart.

How much around should I be paying for someone to pull the carbs and check \ adjust them?

Thanks

[bogan]

Yeah think I will just try it in the gas tank and if it doesn't resolve the issue then move on from there and get the carbs apart.

How much around should I be paying for someone to pull the carbs and check \ adjust them?

Thanks

Not sure what they might charge, if you want to learn about this sort of stuff get a mate to help out, or the motorcycle doctor has a good rep too.

[FJRider]

Yeah think I will just try it in the gas tank and if it doesn't resolve the issue then move on from there and get the carbs apart.

How much around should I be paying for someone to pull the carbs and check \ adjust them?

Thanks

If they know what they're doing ... pay what they ask. If you don't know ... it will be easier and cheaper in the long run. Most bike shops will have a pretty good idea how long/how much ... it should take. Ring one or more ... and ask. Ask the one closest to your place first.

And .... !!!!!!!!! ... ask yourself ...

How long since the air filter was changed/cleaned ... ???

How long since your fuel filters were changed/cleaned (this includes the one attached above the fuel tap inside the tank) ... ???

How long since you changed/cleaned the plugs ... ???

If the answer to the above questions is in the region of a few thousand km's (or more) ... check those three FIRST. A blocked/dirty air filter will lean the engine out as well. Apart from using more gas than you should ... lean running engines can cause engine damage too ...

[Spoonrider]

It was serviced by Motorcycle Doctors not long ago and hasn't been ridden that much since. I did talk to George (who I trust) and he mentioned it might be the needles or something like that. Might just try the seafoam and if no better get him to come sort it. Just don't know if it is worth putting the money into it or just getting rid of it...

Thanks for the help and advice anyway guys.

[ducatilover]

I would avoid seafoam, it can damage the rubber tips on your float needles (sometimes)
You're looking at ~$100 per carb for cleaning at most dealers I expect.
The carb clean/adjust isn't a very hard job and if you're a pedantic and/or methodical person, you'll enjoy it too. I'd say it's a 3-4/10 on the hard scale (that's what she said...)
If I was up that way, I'd pop over and clean/adjust the lot for a pack of ciggies and a cold beverage.

Get George to look at it if you're unsure, I've heard many good things about that fellow