Draining bowl

[rzide]

Is there a bowl drain screw on the carbs on the 2013 38mm carb? I like to drain the bowl after riding and can't find the screw, Haven't looked on all sides yet bc honestly after riding I'm dead tired lol.

 

[andoman]

Is the Kiehen on the 2013 different than in prior years?
If not, its a big (17mm I think) nut that you screw off the bottom of the bowl. Its the access for the changing the jets.

 

[sevenfourate]

Its a 17mm spanner needed on the drain-plug on my 2006. I took mine off recently, and ran some fuel through whilst it was off so i could clean out the float bowl and hopefully flush out anything nasty from up there in the carb itself.

I didnt have a problem. Just thought it was 'cheap insurance' for 10 minutes work.

 

[StuJohnson]

Can always lay bike on its side.
And/or put only ethanol free gas in....90 + octane


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[rzide]

I only run 93 non ethanol already in hopes that it will abound any problems in the future. Thanks!

 

[andoman]

Due to the crappy gas in most of the USA we are stuck with using a fuel conditioner. I have had great results with Seafoam and Stabil. Never had a carb gum up in any engine that I have used them in. Some have sat for over a year.

 

[rzide]

There is an Exxon by my house that serves non ethanol 93. Only one I've seen. In summerville sc

 

[GasGasDreamer]

has anyone ever installed a drain screw like on the older Yamaha etc.?
just take out the screw [or back it out] and drain the bowl?
I'm think you need to drill and tap the bowl in the 'right' place and use a washer or oring on the screw.

 

[GasGasDreamer]

Due to the crappy gas in most of the USA we are stuck with using a fuel conditioner. I have had great results with Seafoam and Stabil. Never had a carb gum up in any engine that I have used them in. Some have sat for over a year.

I run race gas from the pump at a local gas station but yeah the gas sucks and makes you think the bike is pos too

 

[scratch250]

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