kawasaki brute force 650 help please?

[BULLBLASTER]

i bought a brute force 650 and it wont idle unless the choke is on, and when you rev it it pops and backfires on decelleration, but runs really good with the choke on, i think i am going to take the carbs apart and clean them. and get new gas for it. does anyone have any pointers for me? or is anyone farmialiar with these carbs?
thanks

[tonymoe]

won't idle unless choke is on, usually means geld up gas in the ole' carb. take the carb apart and clean it up.

[GoldTip]

 

[C-Money]

Good luck, its really frustrating when your ATV is not right! Hope you get it fixed up right!

[270Shooter]

Maybe you could adjust the idle?

[JackOfAllTrades]

When you're fiddling/learning those carbs, install drain tubes and petcock valves to drain the float bowls for winter storage. 10:1 one or both carbs have stuck floats.  I agree that cleaning is the first step, but you might also be replacing the needle seats or the floats.

-Steve

[mossback91]

When you're fiddling/learning those carbs, install drain tubes and petcock valves to drain the float bowls for winter storage. 10:1 one or both carbs have stuck floats.  I agree that cleaning is the first step, but you might also be replacing the needle seats or the floats.

-Steve

+1

Im with jack here.........

[NW-GSP]

Make sure to always run premium gas in it

[BULLBLASTER]

thanks guys, i still havent got it runnin good but the guy that i bought it from said that he will set it up at the shop for any diagnostics and repairs needed on his dollar. that way i dont have to deal with it.

[wastickslinger]

How do you like it so far? I am going to pick mine up tomorrow. I bought an 05 with 50 hours/300 miles. Sounds like a fun one.

[BULLBLASTER]

LOVE IT!! good power and i like the diff lock lever for hills and mud. i ordered some new tires that should be here this week for some real traction!!!!!

[wastickslinger]

LOVE IT!! good power and i like the diff lock lever for hills and mud. i ordered some new tires that should be here this week for some real traction!!!!!

You'll have to let me know how the new tires work out and what brand/size they are. I'd like a little better traction on mine.

[BULLBLASTER]

i got kenda executioner tires in the stock sizes, 25-8-12 and 25-10-12, getting them put on friday and will ride this weekend. all the reviews i have read say the tires are pretty good!!!!

[wastickslinger]

Keep me posted. I will be in the marked for new shoes for mine soon. The ones on it are probably just fine but I am always needing to make improvements.

[BULLBLASTER]

The new tires are killer!!! hauled out some tree stands and feeders and stuff last weekend. they are a little smaller than the specs. the 25 inch tires are only 24 inches tall mounted. if i knew that i would have bought the 26 inchers. but they get real good traction and dont ride too bad on the packed/hard surface. they look real mean though!!! also if you get these, no more riding in the lawn... they tear it up even goin slow!!!!