My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

27 Mar 2016 21:18
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When I removed the fillter and switched the petcock to RES. It started poring out for a good 2 minutes

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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

27 Mar 2016 21:22
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See if the float bowls do the same.
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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

27 Mar 2016 21:25
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See if the bowels bump out the gas ?

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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

28 Mar 2016 07:16
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Obvious but if it works on res and not on on, your fuel level in the tank is low on reserve and fuel won't flow in the on position just like if your riding and your tank hits reserve. R
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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

28 Mar 2016 08:18
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Is it a see-through filter with a paper element? Those are not for gravity feed systems. They simply stop flowing, even when perfectly clean. They might work for a few hours or days, but eventually stop, or just trickle.


This video shows the filter not flowing until I presuurize the tank. Then it flows. That filter is designed for cars with a fuel pump.
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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

28 Mar 2016 08:21
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28 Mar 2016 08:29
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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

28 Mar 2016 08:50
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Yeah I have a paper fillter, so I'm guessing I will have to change that asap!!

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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

28 Mar 2016 08:52
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You can get one at your local bike/dirt bike shop. Even a lawn mower shop.
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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

28 Mar 2016 17:55
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Okay so I changed the filter and it pulls the gas right through now, I left the bike running for a good 10 minutes got it all warmed up. But once I twist the throttle the rpm's start to climb and stays at 5. Do I fix that problem with adjusting the throttle cables ??

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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

28 Mar 2016 18:09
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Do you have a manual?
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Re: My Kz550 carbs aren't sucking enough gas

28 Mar 2016 20:48 - 28 Mar 2016 20:48
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Maybe, but it is as likely to be an air leak between the manifolds and the head, or between the carbs and manifolds.

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