the bike is 1987 kawasaki ninja 600r.
2007-04-05 04:35:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It's not too hard, as long as you are aware of the problem areas:
As others say, have a manual, but all CV carbies are quite similar so it it isn't the exact manual for your bike, don't worry too much.
First, be aware that the rubbers from the airbox to the carbies will be hard and perished: after removing all the circular clamps and the throttle/choke cables, use a liberal amount of WD40 and a large lever to manipulate the carbies off the bike. This may split the rubbers and you will have to replace them: expensive but sometimes unavoidable. If the carbs stay off for any length of time (like over a month), the rubber will shrink and you'll definitely have to replace them. The carbie-to-engine rubbers are tougher, but these can sometimes be a problem. You can temporarily soften the rubbers with hot water but be careful where you get the water- and you have to work quickly so be careful.
Having got the carbies off, clean them with carbie spray, being careful of your eyes (wear eye covering!). Then put them on a nice, clear work surface. There will be many small parts to keep in order. Use a GOOD QUALITY, RIGHT-SIZED phillips screwdriver to remove the float bowl screws: that brass is soft and easily damaged. Tap the screwdriver onto them with a hammer: this jars the threads and helps break the stickiness. Loosen but don't remove them... yet.
Turn the carbies over and repeat the operation on the carb tops. See the rubber diaphragm under the carb top? This is another expensive part: if they are damaged, you might not be able to buy new ones... and if you can it might cost as much as the bike. Remove them carefully, again with WD40 help to unstick them. If they have holes, you can fix them with bicycle tyre patches. If they are damaged, its generally not economic to replace them.
Check the operation of the slide in the carb body: does it move up and down smoothly, without too much visible wear or 'rattle'? The needles should have a smooth taper, and not have a 'shoulder' or notch from wearing as they go into the jet (the jet is the little brass thing the needle slides in and out of).
For rebuilding, you can replace the needles and/or jets if they appear damaged or worn. Check the float heights (use a manual for this). Clean everything with carbie cleaner in a can. Refit- remember the hot water and WD40.
Good luck.
2007-04-05 05:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by llordlloyd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definately get a good service manual.Carbs are not hard to rebuild. Buy the kit and follow the directions.If the kit doesn't come with directions pay close attention when you take them apart.
2007-04-05 12:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by bill b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to bad. The hardest part for a beginer, will be getting them off , then back on again.
Anyone attempting to work on their own bike, should own a shop manual.
http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles/
2007-04-05 11:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, follow the directions.
2007-04-05 11:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by Wabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would definitely take some time and patience. I would look into http://www.buellxb.com and check out prices and go from there.
2007-04-05 11:53:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋