I have a 2001 Suzuki GZ250 Motorcycle. When it gets cold at times it will not start unless it gets flooded with gas. For 2 years it did not have this problem until now. I have rebuilt the carburetor, changed the petcock, and put in a new battery and starter cable. It does not do this so much but it still does from time to time? One mechanic ripped me off about $800. The mechanic shop I go to now seems to be doing a good job and I have spent over $1700 with this shop but this motorcycle still has this problem. What can it be? Since it did not have this problem for two years I think it is fixable. Or am I being taken for a ride again with the shop I go to? I want to save this motorcyclee because everything has been changed on it except for the motor and transmission. When it does start it runs very well. It just has this one problem. What can it posibly be?
The mechanic shop I go to now seems to be doing a good job and I have spent over $1700 with this shop but this motorcycle still has this problem. So, they're NOT doing a good job, are they!! It needs a tune-up, which should consist of (amongst other things) a new air filter and a choke adjustment. And go to another mechanic!
Without know exactly what its doing when you try to start I would guess that it might be the ignition itself.
The guys that are charging you $1700 had better supply you with a long list of parts. If not complain to the manager and see if you can get it resolved. Sounds like the float is sticking which is causing gas to run out, or it could be a faulty low speed jet. Regardless, this should be a less than $200 repair job to pull carb and rebuild it correctly. YOUR carb rebuild sounds as if it is the problem Now go drink a beer and relax.
Without know exactly what its doing when you try to start I would guess that it might be the ignition itself.
The guys that are charging you $1700 had better supply you with a long list of parts. If not complain to the manager and see if you can get it resolved. Sounds like the float is sticking which is causing gas to run out, or it could be a faulty low speed jet. Regardless, this should be a less than $200 repair job to pull carb and rebuild it correctly. YOUR carb rebuild sounds as if it is the problem Now go drink a beer and relax.
The mechanic shop I go to now seems to be doing a good job and I have spent over $1700 with this shop but this motorcycle still has this problem. So, they're NOT doing a good job, are they!! It needs a tune-up, which should consist of (amongst other things) a new air filter and a choke adjustment. And go to another mechanic!
