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125-200cc Idling issues

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by NicaJohn, Jul 5, 2015.

  1. NicaJohn Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2004 cr125 02 cr135 02 wr144
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kdx200,2015 beta 430rr
    Just have a question. Been riding a kdx for years but always wanted a husky. Finally got my hands on a 04 cr125 and love it so far. Only problem is when I get it started it doesn't want to idle.
    NicaJohn, Jul 5, 2015
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  2. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    carb likely needs cleaned. does it idle low or does it idle normally then die out? whats the problem with idling?
    justintendo, Jul 6, 2015
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  3. NicaJohn Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2004 cr125 02 cr135 02 wr144
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kdx200,2015 beta 430rr
    Sorry was sending from iPhone and didn't finish. It just doesn't really idle at all. Tried adjusting screws with same result. Figured it needs cleaning but didn't wasn't sure. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
    NicaJohn, Jul 6, 2015
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  4. 2strokefixer Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Lake Tahoe CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '86 400 xc, '01 te570, '99 wr250
    Remove the carb and give her a really good cleaning. Also, she's new to you, might as well grab a new air filter, plug, and change the fluids... At least then you know you got the simple stuff outa the way.
    2strokefixer, Jul 21, 2015
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  5. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    sounds like your pilot jet is plugged, common issue with bikes sitting for a while.
    Motosportz, Jul 21, 2015
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  6. NicaJohn Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2004 cr125 02 cr135 02 wr144
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kdx200,2015 beta 430rr
    Thanks. I did clean out carb and jets thoroughly. Changed plug gas oil and switched from k&n back to a foam air filter. Got it to start again and rode it after a little finagling and it's fast only problem is at idle and slow speeds. Air and idle screws have no effect. I'd really like get jetting dialed in. Never had too with my keihn equipt kdx and have no practice. But husky is a completely different beast. I'm at sea level and not much more and ride south jersey trails and sand, if that makes a difference. The little bit of riding I've gotten a taste of is awesome. Can only imagine when it's "working". Any advice it's greatly appreciated. Thanks
    NicaJohn, Jul 21, 2015
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  7. Huskynoobee CH Sponsor ZipTy Racing

    Location:
    Castaic, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE449 2006 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    HDUltra Classic IT200 YZ250 SV650s
    Where did the previous owner ride? Perhaps it's jetted for higher altitude. Also, how did the PO ride? Was it just a track bike, or did they woods ride with it? If it lived most of its life at aMX track, then it's doubtful the guy cared too much about anything other than midrange and top end, so it may never have been set up for what you're doing.

    Plus, going from a KDX, to a 125mxer is a big difference. The 200 is made to cruise at slow speeds and not stall. The 125 is made to be wrapped around all day long in the power band.

    You may just need to change the pilot to suit your riding style.
    Huskynoobee, Jul 25, 2015
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  8. NicaJohn Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2004 cr125 02 cr135 02 wr144
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kdx200,2015 beta 430rr
    I live in south jersey where it's mostly sand and trails once in a while a self made track. I bought it from a guy who lives roughly hr away. His son was gonna use it for hare scrambles but was too much for him. I actually just pulled carb blew out jets again and adjusted float again and changed plug. After a bunch of kicks choked with throttle open. it fired up and stalled. Fired up again and bogged out. Turned choke off and it started with puff smoke. Almost seemed to idle for bit then rpms went little higher then slowly bogged. Didn't touch throttle. Could it be my mix? I'm using Sunoco 94 with Lucas semi synthetic@32:1. Says you can run richer and not foul plugs. Always used in kdx but much different bike. Thx
    NicaJohn, Jul 25, 2015
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