Idle issues with my f3...
 

Hey guys, I stored my 98 f3 over the winter and I attempted to start it today, It woudl start but not hold an idle so i removed all the old fuel and added a fresh 2 gallons worth. finally i got the thing to turn over and run but i have the idle screw (under left part of seat) turned all the way clockwise just so my bike can idle without choke. The downside is it sounds like a WRX with an exhaust. Sounds liek it is missing, anyhow, do i need to clean out carbs? I have about 13,000 miles on it, and would pouring some carb cleaner in tank do me any good?

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RE: Idle issues with my f3...
 

It could be that there isn't enough fuel getting to the cards. Start with the easy stuff and change out the fuel filter first.

RE: Idle issues with my f3...
 

next time store it with the fuel additive called Stabil. what has happened is that the fuel has turned to varnish inside of the carbs. the reason it sounds like a wrx is because one of the cylinders is not firing. what needs to happen is you need to pull the carbs out and clean the old fuel and gunk out of it. the main jets, idle jets, needle jets, jet needles, shims floats and everydamn thing else. that or have someone professionally clean them. although the usual charge is one hour per carb. 4 carbs x whatever labor charge is. usually between 40-80 $ per hour depending on where your at.

RE: Idle issues with my f3...
 

Personally next time I would drain your carbs, that should stop anything like that happening again.

RE: Idle issues with my f3...
 

fuel filter as mentioned ,. add some sea foam see if that helps then take it out on the road n give it a nice hard ride . if that does not work then you might wanna take a look at the carbs .