[michiganarft11]

I have a '93 zx-6e. When I start her, it takes forever to finally start. I end up cranking on and off for 20 min. It sounds like it is almost gonna go, but doesn't. After it is started it stalls first. Then it starts right away and revs fine with the choke on. I can't shut the choke off until I get ready to ride b/c I have to give it throttle to keep it running (idle speed setting is off). If it gets below 2grand it stalls. There is a definite flat spot between 3500 and 5000.
Changed the spark plugs on Sat. and adjusted the choke, that helped a little bit. The old plugs are black, but not corroded at all. Rode for 30 min. on Sat.
Sunday I went out and started her, it took 20 min like usual but finally started. While warming up, I noticed that the exhaust pipes were glowing red, so I shut it off. Haven't had time to dig into it more.

I'm assuming this is a carb problem, (rich? or lean), but I was just wondering what ya thought. Sorry for the long post.

Thanks

 

[michiganarft11]

I just bought the bike in Jan. The guy I bought it from works with me, and did all the regular service.
12,000 miles. Long story, but I had to replace the gas tank and clean out the carbs from rusty gas. I only cleaned out the bowls, and sprayed some carb cleaner into the jets.
Ever since I've had the bike, it's started hard. It hasn't gotten worse or better. Just to clarify: it's the headers that were glowing, just the middle two, from the engine to about where they all come together.
Never backfires, when it's cranking it will pretend to go but won't. I've got a brand new battery, and had it on the charger every time start it because I end up draining it :x .

Thanks

Michiganarft

 

[michiganarft11]

The dealership decided that they wanted $75 to hook it up to thediagnostics????? I gotta call them tomorrow, as I haven't even talked to them yet.
**SIGH**
I'll let you guys know how it ends up tomorrow after I talk with the dealer.

 

[michiganarft11]

Talked to the dealer today. They are pretty sure it's the carbs....So, good news and bad news

good: it's only the carbs (not the valves) that are going to be rebuilt and resynced

bad: gonna cost me at least $300

good: they are replacing the swing arm for free b/c there is a recall

 

[michiganarft11]

$300 to a college student who isn't workin for another 6 wks. is a lot of beer money :lol: :twisted:

I was also kinda frustrated b/c I've had the carbs off b4 to clean out the bowls when I first got it, and I know I shoulda rebuilt them then :x

Oh well, now I know they be done right and all in synce.

 

[michiganarft11]

The dealer finally with my bike. It was only the carbs being really dirty (rusty gas is bad/ previous owner not me :evil: ). But they said that it does need a valve adjustment eventually .

While replacing my new free swingarm, they also discovered that the axle and nut threads were messed up, so that cost me $100. I was a little worried about getting screwed by them, but they're looking out. I know where I'll buy next bike from.

 

[michiganarft11]

I checked out some OEM prices on the net, and came up with about the same cost, $90 some plus shipping.

 

[michiganarft11]

Personally I'd always rather talk to a mechanic than a salesperson. A true mechanic too, not a guy who works in the shop and sells service.

 

[michiganarft11]

I got the bike back from the dealer last Friday for $520. I'm highly doubting that the new (factory recall) swingarm didn't have hours added in for it. :x They also had to put a new rear axle and nut on cause someone before cross-threaded it and put locktite on to cover it up :evil: . That was $110 for parts. The carbs were rebuilt and a new fuel filter was added. The carbs were just really dirty.