WHY your motorcycle only runs on CHOKE

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[orvilleortiz]

MathewMcRepair good stuff!!! I've been working on small engines for about 8 months now and I've learned alot because of guys like you and I've combined my knowledge and skills with all the ideas and videos you guys load on YouTube and till today nothing but SUCCESS!!!! Thanks Dude!!!

[MrWallyrooster]

Dude, thanks. For how complicated carbs are to a newbie, this is a relatively concise yet informative video. Thanks for educating people on something the majority of people, even with mechanical ability, don't know much about.

Also, with all the road vehicles being fuel injected for the last 30 years, carb work in general is becoming a lost art!!!

[thejunkman]

I find this solves 90% of peoples real problem. It is why it is front and center on my website. The problem is no one wants to have to take their carburetor apart. This is a good tutorial.

[antoniskonstantakis]

I had that problem and I followed your instructions and got my atv running perfectly ...thank you. greetings' from Athens Greece

[dannilaser]

Great video.
Been dealing with that issue for years, where things would only run with the choke on. Thanks.

[carlosikyu]

Dude that was exactly what happened to my outboard motor.i fixed it after watching you video. I found some stuff clogged up the tiny little hole. I just blow onto it. Then I put in back and fire it up with just one pull. Plus no choke.
Yeah ! Thanks for the tips.
God bless you!
Carlos c

[DamionRoberson]

Hey man thank you for this video. We have searched high and low for a weak and we were ready to buy a new motor. We watched videos that told us to clean the carb but none said to clear the debris from the jets. Much appreciated: MBX10 mini 🏍

[soolly]

Im a new rider and at first when i bought a used bike reble 250 i thought it was normal to run on choke... Until it kept acting up ended up getting it fixed at shop...now i know...great video

[isabellavargas]

My dad had a dyna wide glide anniversary edition. Before he passed, he made motorcycles a part of me. There are pictures of 5 year old me holding on to his belt loops on his bike. We still have her, but she has sat for 6 years. Only runs with the choke on. I will have to try this because I miss motorcycle rides, and I want it to run again. Thank you so much for this video💜

[samuelhulin]

Trying to revive a 99 Honda Shadow 600 CD2 that sat for 4.5 years. This is my problem. I've never cracked open a carb before. Good learning opportunity. Appreciate the guidance.

[danonly]

Thanks for the great vid, was able to get my polaris 400 2 stroke running right again.

[barbaraterry]

my name is Dave your video was very helpful I just got done putting my carburetor back together and yeah the Jets were clogged I'm just waiting for some sealant to dry and it should be good you are a good man with a lot of knowledge thank you

[jimsymes]

Great video, That's exactly what I needed for my lawnmower ! Thank You.

[dksfollies]

Very nice video. Also adding an inline fuel filter with small magnet does a lot of wonders and prevents such happenings . So must be added in small engine setups like this . Atv or mini bike or moped scooter etc.

[Pertinear_Perfect]

Great video. I also find quite often that it’s a float out of adjustment. Properly adjust float level if the pilot jet is clean and the correct size

[addisonnewton]

Thank you for this video. I just got done cleaning the jets on my DR650 and it idles like an a dream.

[shawneliason]

My pilot is clogged on my Harley. so I ran 15 tanks of premium through it crossing 3 states. had to baby the throttle at stops and traffic the entire time to keep it running. At the end of the ride, it still wouldn't idle. But.. man did my riding skills improve!

[rnnjxju]

Thanks for an awesome instructional video on carb cleaning and assembly. You make things much easier to understand, I can't wait to get started on my Polaris 500 sportsman carb which currently only runs on the choke. I will follow up this post once I've gone through the carb. Thanks and stay safe!

[alant]

My ‘new’ 2008 Honda CRF230L....runs great now....without any fix after seeing your video. Much appreciated Amigo! Gracias.

[gwpiker]

I appreciate your time on this video, once I watched it and found the same issue with mine on a kawaski KFX 90 ran like new, My pilot jet was plug so bad that I use a very small drill bit to hand turn the junk out. wala