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OutToWinPAHC · 08-25-2009, 12:35 AM

My roommate just got his first bike and well it needs work. First thing is it needs a throttle cable because it sticks and were going to do that first, and were going to replace the fuel filter and many of the old and tired lines and hoses.

But he traded his car for a 96 Ninja ZX6E. Similar to the ZX6R. Anyhow she's idling like crap, and keeps stalling and it bogs and stutters. We didn't remove the carbs, but we cleaned the top sides. We also replaced the spark plugs. I have had carbed bikes, but never needed to do work on them.

Its deff a idle / jet / carb issue. How much do does carb cleaning, and match adjustment run? And who can do it near NE Philly other then the dealer. I am sure there are good private cycle shops out there.

Please let me know, so I can get him on this damn bike and teach im the basics. Or if your a bike expert and can help us out, he has money and I have beers.

drkramm · 08-25-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OutToWinPAHC

My roommate just got his first bike and well it needs work. First thing is it needs a throttle cable because it sticks and were going to do that first, and were going to replace the fuel filter and many of the old and tired lines and hoses.

But he traded his car for a 96 Ninja ZX6E. Similar to the ZX6R. Anyhow she's idling like crap, and keeps stalling and it bogs and stutters. We didn't remove the carbs, but we cleaned the top sides. We also replaced the spark plugs. I have had carbed bikes, but never needed to do work on them.

Its deff a idle / jet / carb issue. How much do does carb cleaning, and match adjustment run? And who can do it near NE Philly other then the dealer. I am sure there are good private cycle shops out there.

Please let me know, so I can get him on this damn bike and teach im the basics. Or if your a bike expert and can help us out, he has money and I have beers.

i had a bad idle (stall out) issue on my old kan-a-tuna .. ended up being a bad o-ring in the petcock leaking fuel .. got diagnosed by noticing i had more oil in the bike then i started with and then a o2 analyzer placed in the oil fill tube

jpalamar · 08-26-2009, 07:43 PM

It isn't just 1 cable for the throttle. There are 2, an open and a close to keep tension on the TB and the handle. Its very easy to replace. Maybe a little more then an hour. I did it in my 250 Ninja laster year. Also they sell cable lube you can spray in them for maintance also. It typically comes with a needle to put in the ends.

Carbs I never delt with. I was safe on that part. My new bike 01 GSXR is fuel injected but need spark plugs.

OutToWinPAHC · 08-26-2009, 10:01 PM

We are pulling the carbs friday, he got a master rebuild kit for the carbs and is having them done at cycle center. He also ordered the throttle cable as well.

215DC5 · 08-27-2009, 05:40 PM

theres a place in levittown called county line cycles that i take my cbr to when i cant fix things myself the mechanic there is honest and does all jobs for really decent prices.

08-25-2009, 12:35 AM	#1
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Bike Service My roommate just got his first bike and well it needs work. First thing is it needs a throttle cable because it sticks and were going to do that first, and were going to replace the fuel filter and many of the old and tired lines and hoses. But he traded his car for a 96 Ninja ZX6E. Similar to the ZX6R. Anyhow she's idling like crap, and keeps stalling and it bogs and stutters. We didn't remove the carbs, but we cleaned the top sides. We also replaced the spark plugs. I have had carbed bikes, but never needed to do work on them. Its deff a idle / jet / carb issue. How much do does carb cleaning, and match adjustment run? And who can do it near NE Philly other then the dealer. I am sure there are good private cycle shops out there. Please let me know, so I can get him on this damn bike and teach im the basics. Or if your a bike expert and can help us out, he has money and I have beers. Last edited by OutToWinPAHC; 08-25-2009 at 12:39 AM.

08-26-2009, 07:43 PM	#3
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	It isn't just 1 cable for the throttle. There are 2, an open and a close to keep tension on the TB and the handle. Its very easy to replace. Maybe a little more then an hour. I did it in my 250 Ninja laster year. Also they sell cable lube you can spray in them for maintance also. It typically comes with a needle to put in the ends. Carbs I never delt with. I was safe on that part. My new bike 01 GSXR is fuel injected but need spark plugs. __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

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OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	We are pulling the carbs friday, he got a master rebuild kit for the carbs and is having them done at cycle center. He also ordered the throttle cable as well.

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215DC5 Tri-State Aficionado Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Exit 44 Member #13789 My Ride: is now actually lower than stock iTrader: (0)	theres a place in levittown called county line cycles that i take my cbr to when i cant fix things myself the mechanic there is honest and does all jobs for really decent prices.