[gotdirtbikes2]

Here WAS the problem, my raptor was hard starting, wouldn't idle worth a darn, and had some power issues.
Here's what I did: replaced some parts in the carbs (sticky float needles/seats) - helped idle, adjusted my valves...one exhaust had no gap, two intake had no gap. After adjusting now starts puurrrrfect, idles like a dream and has great throttle response, however over about three quarter throttle it blows flames out the back like I poured fuel directly into the pipe and lit it. What am I missing?????

 

[phucker]

does it do this under a load or when free revving it?

 

[gotdirtbikes2]

Free reving, but in gear so theoretically no rev limiter...right??

 

[668rap]

No there is a rev limiter no matter even if it's in nuetral. It could be from overloading... Does it pop when the fire shoots out?

 

[phucker]

Does it pop when the fire shoots out?

have you ever seen fire shoot out of an exhaust system quietly?

it would seem you are running way to rich check the carbs and the valves

 

[gotdirtbikes2]

Maybe I'm just looking into it too much and it is a rev limiter.
As far as too rich, the plug looks great and that's the best guage that I have of the air/fuel ratio.

I do have one other question if someone knows...What is the best way to test the compression, I have a really good compression tester but I'm only getting about 50 SPI whether I crank it over with the starter or crank it over by hand with a ratchet on the end of the crank.
This is obviously way low and should be about 180 according to the book. Is the compression release kicking in and if so is there a way to keep it from kicking in for testing, or is it just time for a new top end?

 

[668rap]

Yes Phucker I have. It wasn't on an atv. I was asking so I would fine out a little more in detail of what It could be....

 

[gotdirtbikes2]

Yes, by the way I believe it was popping but I was in large garage so with the echo from the engine and the fact that it's a raptor it was hard to tell.

 

[bgmac]

Does it pop when the fire shoots out?

have you ever seen fire shoot out of an exhaust system quietly?

it would seem you are running way to rich check the carbs and the valves

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[phucker]

also try changing the plug, if the porcelain is cracked it can misfire a couple of times and then fire again causing a huge after fire through the cans