Why Your Bike Won’t Idle And How A Proper Carb Clean Fixes It
Common Symptoms Of Idle Problems
If your motorcycle refuses to idle smoothly or keeps cutting out at junctions you are not alone. Thousands of riders search phrases like “bike will not idle” or “motorcycle idle problem” every month. The cause is very rarely spark plugs or valve clearance. In most cases the real issue is blocked pilot jets or restricted mixture passages inside the carburettors.
Why Spraying Carb Cleaner Does Not Work
Modern fuel contains ethanol which attracts moisture and leaves behind varnish inside the smallest fuel circuits. That sticky residue clogs the slow jets and emulsion tubes which control fueling at idle. Spraying cleaner down the intake will not reach those internal galleries. If you have ever tried a can of carb cleaner and nothing changed this is why. Proper carb cleaning is not surface work. It requires full strip and ultrasonic cleaning.
When A Full Carb Rebuild Is Better Than Just Cleaning
If the float needles are worn or the rubber seals are hardened then even clean carbs will still flood or run lean. A full rebuild kit with fresh o rings gaskets float valves and mixture screws restores fuel control and prevents future leaks. This is essential on older Mikuni Keihin CVK or Dellorto carbs because original seals dry out with age.
Why Choose A Specialist Instead Of A General Garage
Searching “carb clean near me” often brings up local mechanics who offer quick spray jobs. Those shortcuts do not remove internal varnish and will not solve idle problems. At The Carb Shack carburettor restoration is the only service offered. No general servicing. No guesswork. Just proven cleaning and rebuilding methods with ultrasonic baths manual passage clearing and precise setup.
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