Carby NT Carb Flooding

[cosworth]

Having just finished my first bike (but having years of experience wrenching on cars) I find myself puzzled. When my bike sits overnight I find that it floods and is very hard to start the next morning. I have no air leaks, have checked the float level, inspected for dirt in all passages and float leaks. Nothing! I was told by the company that I bought it from that the recommended gas mixture of 16:1 should be changed to something above 20:1. I reluctantly did it and of course it didn't change a thing. Anybody got any other suggestions.
I appreciate this forum and have read some really good advice. Right now I'm open to all suggestions.

 

[Fabian]

You need a proper carburettor setup.
Do a Google search for:

"Walbro Style Carburettor for Rock Solid Engines Reed Valve Intake"

 

[BigBlue]

Float height 21mm and maybe turn the petcock to the off position when you turn off the engine. I doubt your float has a pinhole already. You'd know.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?24867-NT-Carb-Tuning-Basics

Good Luck,

Chris
AKA: BigBlue

 

[cosworth]

Float height 21mm and maybe turn the petcock to the off position when you turn off the engine. I doubt your float has a pinhole already. You'd know.
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?24867-NT-Carb-Tuning-Basics

Good Luck,

Chris
AKA: BigBlue

Float height is correct and float has been check for pin holes - nothing there. Also, as a former motor cycle rider of many years, I always turn the petcock off. Thanks for the reply.

 

[cosworth]

That is a very involved and complex solution to a simple problem. There are tons of people out there running NT carb's without problems. There has to be a simple solution but thanks for your input.

 

[Fabian]

But it is also a very reliable, not to mention good looking solution,,,,, did i say something about a good looking solution

 

[Florida_Trail_Rider]

Try running it out of gas b4 you put her to sleep and if it is flooded in the am(With petcock off)Somthing serious is goin on..

 

[cosworth]

Try running it out of gas b4 you put her to sleep and if it is flooded in the am(With petcock off)Somthing serious is goin on..

I appreciate the reply but I've never been a fan of putting it in a lean condition by running it out of gas.