Quick n Easy Carb Clean KLR650 Kawasaki

In this video I am showing you how to clean your carb when your motorcycle will not idle. I am doing this on a Kawasaki KLR650 and this can be done on must single carb bikes that give you enough access to the carb.

The pilot jet that needs to be cleaned is removed with the carb still on the bike. Saves a lot of time as you will not have to remove any plastics, or gas tank.

Thanks for watching.

[tombent]

Dude, even after 9 years this video is still helpful. After I, like a dumb ass, ran my KRL out of gas, it wouldn't idle anymore. Obviously debris in the idle circuit, i didn't really want to spend the time on it but i watched your video and went out to the garage. I was done, side panels, gas tank, and seat, in less than an hour and half. once again it runs like a charm. Thanks for you efforts!

[lanceb.]

I love your filming expertise. It’s very clear how to do this procedure now. You’re a huge helping hand.

[joshconder]

Great video!!
A little tip if you have crash guards. If you are having trouble accessing the pilot jet turn the carb in the opposite direction towards the clutch lever side. You will have full access to main and pilot jet without having to pinch in between the exhaust and crash bars. I was able to complete this task in about 15 min tops. Thanks Tito for the great video :)

[elmariachi]

Great Video!!! Helped me get my KLR back on the road after it had been sitting for a year with out running. Had an idle problem and cleaning the jets was the ticket to get it back on the road.

Some tips:

1) it helps to turn the carb about 90 degrees in order to get to the four screws on the bottom.

2) be careful when working with the carb in this position (90*). There is a pin that holds the float in place and it slipped out when I was working with the carb turned on its side. It is very small and luckily I was able to find it. Could have caused a simple fix to become a big headache. It'd be a good idea to place a rag under the carb as you are working.

3) Spray both jets and inside of carb with some good carb cleaner.

Hope this helps. On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being difficult I'd give this 2.5. Simple and easy.

Thanks.

[hardrays]

thanks pal. i just spent the day sticking guitar strings up that brass hole forward of the main jet thinking it was the pilot before watching this. now i will try again. this time i bet i get it right.

[hotblink]

It worked! Had to make a special tool to get the jet out - ground down a long driver bit to make it skinny enough to get up in there and then I could twist it by the flats with pliers. Breaking the screws loose at the bowl was tough, too. Used a pair of pliers that had sharp teeth so I could grab the screws by the side of the head. Otherwise, a screwdriver would just round out the slots as I couldn't get enough inward pressure on the screw. Tight little suckers. But it's done. it idles now and it was a lot easier than the alternative. Many thanks from East Tennessee!

[deekay]

I read online you need to be careful with the choke housing on the left side when rotating it to do this. Just a tip for people doing this. I'm going to do this probably either tonight or this weekend. Thanks for the video!

[SamClaywth]

I did this after my carburetor got clogged and wouldn't run and now she is back up and running and didn't have to remove the carb or take the tank off! Thank you for the video!

[markfeinberg]

Thank you, Tito. I did tighten a header bolt which was slightly less tight than the other one. By tomorrow I will try your suggestion on the air mixture screw. Will post a note for you and other subscribers as to what effect it has.

[silvervespa]

Instead of Vise grips get a small wrench will fit those bits. Likely 1/4 "

[marceloalberto]

easy simple and valuable, thnaks for the video

[ryansanfelippo]

Are both jets supposed to be tightened all the way or are you supposed to leave them out a certain amount of threads? My buddies klr is having trouble starting. Only starts on choke once in a while. Once i get it started itll backfire and pop. But once your accelerating it runs ok.

[mikeh]

Just as a reminder if you're buying a used bike maybe run the gas out of it and put fresh gas in before you worry about this

[jasonm]

Are there any special tools needed to do this job? What screwdriver fits the clamp that holds down the rubber intake boot? Have to loosen to turn the carb

[kevinkulczyk]

Hey man want to do the same on my 2 stroke scooter but I'm worried about having fuel and oil leaking out? Should I remove the fuel lines and block them up with something

[jglassman]

My bike seems to idle fine and run fine but occasionally my KLR will stall if I’m coasting with the clutch in or if I’m coasting with the bike in neutral in additional it starts fine with the choke on but usually stalls out when I turn the choke off even when the bike is fully warm then I have to start it again with the choke off and it starts right up any suggestions

[pfdavidz]

i get it but dude just take off the tank and seat :)

[markfeinberg]

Hello Tito: Perhaps you have suggestions for me. My KLR650 pops very bad whenever I am decelerating even at low speeds, but Really Bad when coasting down a grade. The bike came from sea level but is being ridden at approx. 6, 000ft above.

Thanks, in advance,

Mark

[kingchilly]

Buuuruuh....your method looks rough imo. If you're going to go through that much trouble, plus more risk of losing parts, you might as well fully remove it and take it under good lighting on a table or workbench.

[matticusbond]

I have done this method once, and removed carb once to clean pilot they both sucked, lots of swearing! But I think just removing carb, tank etc might be easier 🤬