here's my input about the situation I had with my kx500. The piston exploded while riding , I sent it out to a notable builder to rebuild it. Got It back in the frame and it wouldn't idle. also, tons of smoke every time I started the bike. Cleaned the carb to perfection, still no idle... I even bought a brand new keihin carb from Keihin and was heart broken when it too, wouldn't idle. I thought it might be related to the exhaust system so I purchased a brand new pro circuit pipe and silencer. still no improvement. Progress was achieved when I took the time to do an air leak test. bought a freeze plug to seal the exhaust port, put a plate on the intake port and pressurized the cylinder through the spark plug hole. sprayed soapy water and found a massive air leak at the power valve rod. The builder neglected to replace all seals as I had requested. So in my opinion, this air leak probably played a part in why the piston failed to begin with. So I ordered a complete gasket and seal kit and replaced the top end seals and gaskets. Once together, the bike STILL failed to idle.... idle screw all the way in, multiple jetting configurations....still wouldn't idle. Now I'm getting upset and convinced myself to just completely go through every possible thing that could be causing this. Thankfully I started with the right fix.... I started by measuring the fuel level in the carb referred to as "fuel service limit". The fuel should be slightly below the carb seams... I bought an aftermarket carb drain plug, drilled a hole in it, stuck a 12 inch length of clear tubing in it, and installed on the bike. I opened the petcock and measured the fuel level and I discovered it was about 10 mm above the carb seams... it was getting too much fuel in the bowl. I bent the float tab accordingly and brought the fuel level down to 1 mm below carb seams and bingo... bike immediately idled. Way better power . It runs great now. So the lesson I have learned and would like to pass on is to do these tests and they will save you a whole lot of trouble.
@cade566
9 ай бұрын
I seem to be having the same problem on my 01 kx 125. I haven’t done a leak down test on it but I did the rebuild myself and was a bit confused putting the power valve back together so I’m thinking that is one of my issues because I have load engine knocking noises at low idle then dies off. I cleaned carb aswell and even got the jd gasket kit for the mikuni (say it fixes idle problem) and it didn’t! I didn’t even think about the float!!! But I’m gonna try it tomorrow hopefully she idles and stops the knocking at low idle🤞🏻 Thank u so much for this comment I’ll get back to see if it worked for me or not.
@jblock3362
4 ай бұрын
@@cade566did it work ?
@jakewoodard280
3 жыл бұрын
As soon as you “primed it” by flicking the throttle, I ran straight to the comments
@jessezuniga8097
3 жыл бұрын
never seen someone prime a dirt bike
@anansiackhasone3428
2 жыл бұрын
@@jessezuniga8097 same bro
@devlynnmitchell2671
2 жыл бұрын
😂I swear
@justinpeters7166
Ай бұрын
Got the same bike for my nephew and this helped. great video and good to see young men learn and grow with carburetors and such. A++
@PetkaOfficial
Ай бұрын
hey i was wondering if this would work with a kx80 2 stroke?
@kylie227mx6
3 ай бұрын
It worked! Great video
@generaljake3813
4 жыл бұрын
nice video
@williammcqueen6314
Жыл бұрын
I didn't hear a bog it just died but my 85 does the same thing runs good but don't like to idle so I just turned Up the idle screw and adjusted the air and gas screw a little bit in and it runs and idles great now
@Bumpyfn250
4 жыл бұрын
I cannot find out online where my idle screw is on my rm85
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
It’s right behind the rear brake fluid reservoir
@MrIfixshorts
6 ай бұрын
I was dying when you said not sure what last guy did with this idle screw what’s his problem. Still laughing over here
@SiR2Dean
3 жыл бұрын
Damn I wish I knew about priming it 🤦♂️
@connersnow298
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid and edits and filming and bike
@loganscott7129
3 жыл бұрын
I just put my idle right up extra so my bike will run high and I can just go back from there
@highlightzilla9581
3 жыл бұрын
Easy as that
@shadebike1594
4 жыл бұрын
My idle screw wouldn’t work so I got a new carb and I’m not sure where all the tubes go though
@lastminute4730
3 жыл бұрын
Look up a diagram to your bikes carb
@shadebike1594
3 жыл бұрын
Last Minute I did that have them all setup correctly and I still have no idle at all
@jjhack3r
3 жыл бұрын
Why do people like you own bikes... I will never know...
@supercooldude824
2 жыл бұрын
@@jjhack3r what do you mean ?
@kingboy4560
2 жыл бұрын
I have an kx 100 it ideal lil to high for me when I turn it down when I put it it gear if I don’t give it gas it will shut off any tips? @dj’s garage
@stuffmorestuff9588
2 жыл бұрын
Let of the clutch slowly
@itaintmejustsaying4915
4 жыл бұрын
But your vid was very helpful thx
@scottashton6533
Жыл бұрын
I had this problem with a KX100 I had a 105 race plug I dropped it down to a br8es hotter plug it idles like a dream
@jaredlesca9965
4 жыл бұрын
so when your choke is on you shouldn’t have to “prime”. The choke is allowing for more fuel and less air into carb. No choke then you want to throttle when starting, also the need to kick to build compression before starting is a sign of worn rings or piston. Got to address that first. Also your air screw is important for closed to 1/8 throttle opening.
@glenne3868
4 жыл бұрын
In what world is that even priming it? There is no fucking prime and you can twist that throttle all day isn’t gonna pull gas up unless the bikes under vacuume aka running.
@amfk8079
11 ай бұрын
You cant prime these carbs like that. that does nothing lmao. a pumper carb would work like that
@itaintmejustsaying4915
4 жыл бұрын
I got a 2012 KX85 with full FMF Exhaust
@user-lm7jq9ck4i
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem on my sx 85, sometimes it idles but when in gear whenever i release gas it stops running.
@supercooldude824
2 жыл бұрын
Did you figure the problem out ? I seem to have the same issue thanks
@Jetsonn
2 жыл бұрын
I fuck with that intro song 🔥
@glenne3868
4 жыл бұрын
Prime it 😂🤦♂️
@savagepeople434
3 жыл бұрын
Ikr 😂
@iquxxfed7980
4 жыл бұрын
I changed mine but even at a high idle it dies in a few seconds. All my jets are the correct size. 140 main and 45 pilot
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Could have an air leak?
@benselby6171
4 жыл бұрын
What oil do u run
@benselby6171
4 жыл бұрын
Amsoil intercepter is the best
@iquxxfed7980
4 жыл бұрын
ben selby I rebuilt the entire engine and rebuilt the entire bike basically and now I use is castor 927. I used to use Lucas 2 stroke oil and it’s not meant to be mixed at 32:1. But that solved it and I will never use anything else
@DownSouthPerformance177
4 жыл бұрын
nicholas hood-daniel it is meant to be mixed. 32:1. Iv been running it for about 6 years with no problems lmao
@HarrisonBernath
4 жыл бұрын
Why a 15 second intro
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Bc in another vid someone said why is the intro so short lol
@jonathannelson209
3 жыл бұрын
Tell us more about the screwdriver
@cameronpowell9149
Жыл бұрын
Lmao
@osmiumsoul9535
2 жыл бұрын
This is a joke video right? Idle screw... choke... priming with a throttle?
@Davido50
2 жыл бұрын
You really don't want 2-strokes to idle ..they load up that way. Never good to let 2-strokes idle a few minutes.
@williammcqueen6314
Жыл бұрын
Alr man I'll just cold start it and Rev bomb it🤣
@skipperjones7490
3 ай бұрын
What do you mean load up? Do you mean gumming it up? My buddy just got a KX112 and it won't idle but otherwise runs good. The dealer told him they set them that way so people don't let them idle too long for that reason. They would rather have you blip the throttle to keep them running. Keeps them cleaner.
@Davido50
3 ай бұрын
@skipperjones7490 Gotta keep revvin 2-strokes or ya foul spark plugs. Can't putt around like a four-stroke! I grew up ridin/racin 2-strokes in late 80s & 90s but prefer modern 4strokes. Also make sure ur pre-mixed fuel never more than few wks old! Just mix what u will use. Gotta be fresh! Maxima 927 is best 2stroke premix oil hands down.
@Davido50
3 ай бұрын
@skipperjones7490 Yea 2-stroke idle should be set up so engine dies if not blipped etc. Use good octane booster in premium pump gas + Maxima 927. Pick a premix an stick to it or gums up jets. -SE Michigan
@Davido50
3 ай бұрын
@@williammcqueen6314 Great way to cold seize the engine. 🙄
@joshuabryant2530
2 жыл бұрын
hmmmm. a 2 stroke with an accelerator pump? moving on
@highlightzilla9581
3 жыл бұрын
Where u located in florida hopefully close to me
@kevinperez2988
8 ай бұрын
No way man I love you I just got a yz85 and it’s really all good but it shuts off on me good think it’s just the idle 🫶🏻
@mccallfrank007
4 жыл бұрын
My idle screw won’t turn
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Try to get a new carburetor?
@erwinroden2349
4 жыл бұрын
I see that you have the same carb as the one I have on my 2004 yz 85, I cleaned it and put it back together and I couldn’t figure out where to feed the fuel lines from the carburetor. So I fed them all to the bottom end it rode for a little while then one of the tubes was leaking gas and it could hardly move. If you could help me that would be great
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Dm me on insta djs_garageyt
@erwinroden2349
4 жыл бұрын
DJ’s Garage ok I did
@abzskismotors
Жыл бұрын
You should never rev it when it’s on choke it should run good on choke it should never do that I had the same problem first I fixed the idle screw quickly
@alexm7078
4 жыл бұрын
What year is your bike
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
2006
@alexm7078
4 жыл бұрын
DJ’s Garage nice video, I have the same exact bike
@emmittgiesbrecht707
4 жыл бұрын
I am getting a 2004 kx 85 in august once it is finished being built
@twentyoneromances1576
4 жыл бұрын
‼️PLEASE ANSWER ANYONE‼️when i turn it up a lil bit and im in 1st gear the bike still moves and it wont come to a full stop and when it does it turns off. I just got a drz125L yesterday
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Church is slipping?
@twentyoneromances1576
4 жыл бұрын
DJ’s Garage what?
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Twenty One Romances I meant clutch
@twentyoneromances1576
4 жыл бұрын
@@DJsGarage no
@bangsat613
4 жыл бұрын
@@twentyoneromances1576 do you mean that the bike still want to move after you let go of the gas? It might be the idle is too high
@kylenoriega8580
4 жыл бұрын
dose it idle when warm?
@DJsGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it did after I adjusted the idle and air in fuel mixture
@finisher8783
3 жыл бұрын
My dirt bike turns on but won’t stay on or what’s called idle what do I do
@DJsGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Turn up the idle
@finisher8783
3 жыл бұрын
@@DJsGarage i don’t have a idle screw
@DJsGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Every carb has a idle screw dm me on Instagram and I could help you out
@DJsGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Djs_garageyt
@jacobpintye150
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you need reeds
@jankee991
3 жыл бұрын
Accelerating with the choke on 🤣🤡
@cooperyork8255
3 жыл бұрын
you can still rev with choke on to warm it up a little
@jankee991
3 жыл бұрын
@@cooperyork8255 that suffocate the bike
@robhayter484
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂🤦♂️
@trentonkirby4620
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 kx85 and I did this and it still won’t idle
@isaacwilliam8149
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe your air screw isn’t correctly out?
@chitos2132
2 жыл бұрын
@@isaacwilliam8149 mines at what is supposed to be appropriate for my kx250 and still dies on me. Any tips?
@isaacwilliam8149
2 жыл бұрын
@@chitos2132 check your jetting inside the carb, maybe they’re clogged? Or maybe they’re not the correct size.
@chitos2132
2 жыл бұрын
@@isaacwilliam8149 everything inside is fine got fresh parts and oem jets for it. Still no luck. Even with the idle set high it still wants to die. I want to adjust the needle but not sure if I should do that first
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