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Bike wont start after carb cleaning

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#1 ·
Hey everyone! I have been having some issues with my sv as of late. I had to take off my carbs and clean them because the slightest bit of throttle would kill the engine. Turned out that the main jet was blocked up pretty good.

So after cleaning them I tried to reattach them. After reattaching them I tried to start it up. It didn't kick over... I think that there isnt any gas getting to the carbs.

Is there a vaccuum or something that I am missing here? What is the normal procedure in putting the carbs back on? Maybe I missed a step.

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks again everyone.
 
#4 ·
Spray some carb cleaner or ether into the carbs and see if it will fire up. If so, definitely a fuel issue. If not, you probably have something up with the ignition, maybe a wire got disconnected?

You may also want to get somewhat longish piece of vacuum hose and attach to the bottom of the petcock. Apply some vacuum and see if fuel will flow out of the fuel line. It should also shut off when you release vacuum from the line.
 
#5 · (Edited)
Update: I sprayed some starter fluid into the carbs and it fired up for a second. So I checked the petcock and fuel pump. Both had the same gelatinous crap that my float bowls had. I cleaned that up and the bike will now start, but the slightest amount of gas will kill the engine again.

It looks like the rear carb may not be firing now. At least the throttle slide isnt moving.
 
#6 ·
...So I checked the petcock and fuel pump. Both had the same gelatinous crap that my float bowls had. I cleaned that up and the bike will now start, but the slightest amount of gas will kill the engine again.
The whole fuel system needs a thorough cleaning, tank, petcock, pump, carbs (again). Stalling when the throttle is cracked is a classic sign of clogged pilot jets. The jets must be removed to clean. Hold them up to the light, visually inspect to ensure they are clear.
 
#9 ·
I had the exact same problem with mine that sat for a decade. Took 3 thorough cleanings to get it right. Make sure to take the Jets out, soak them, poke them out with an ultra fine wire. Then, blow all the circuits in the carb bodies till they flow clean. Make sure you have the diaphragms out. Finally, blow all the little bleed holes in the venturi out, mine were all full of crud and that what I missed on the first 2 cleanings. If throttle kills it, I'm sure it's the pilot circuit.