210 polini alloy cold start issue

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Davidsquaredson
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I've got a new bmg26/26 carb.and fast flow tap. Jetting is dialed in very nicely. When cold, I pull the choke out and kick. After about 5 kicks I can start to smell gas, but I have not touched the throttle. Only way to start it is crack open throttle wide and kick it like it's flooded. It will start throwing a bunch of gas out the exhaust.

I've tried pulling the choke out different amounts, doesn't make a difference.

Once hot, the bike starts first kick.

Ideas?

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David

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Float needle leaking. New or not doesn't matter.
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I'd be looking at the choke. Is it working correctly, correct size ?
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Check theres no swarf in that carb, I,v read a few complaining about it.
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eibargum wrote:Check theres no swarf in that carb, I,v read a few complaining about it.
Sorry, what is swarf?

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Cut and pasted after a Google search (took about 10 seconds):

Swarf - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarf
Swarf, also known as chips or by other process-specific names (such as turnings, filings, or shavings), are pieces of metal, wood, or plastic that are the debris or waste resulting from machining, woodworking, or similar subtractive (material-removing) manufacturing processes.

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I agree with Jack221. Had the same problem and a new red tipped needle sorted it.
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sounds to me that the pilot jet may be blocked ,and as its the smallest jet it is usually the first to get blocked ..make sure it is clean and then also check the air screw adjustment !
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Davidsquaredson
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Jets were clear but there was what looked like very fine hairs under the filter, and there was a few particles on the needle that was probably preventing needle to seat closed.

And to start it only needs a small amount of choke compared to stock.

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Davidsquaredson
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Cleaned carb and jets. Choke jet is a 60. Issue still there. I swapped out the carb with a 24/24, standard jets, 128 main. Same cold start issue but otherwise ran fine.

The choke lever works as it should.

I'm going to double check the timing (should be 19). It's got a new bgm stator, spark is strong.

I will also order choke jets, the range 60-75.

I can't think of anything else.

David

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