08 crf 80 won't idle, hard to start
  • firebug560
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    08 crf 80 won't idle, hard to start

    by firebug560 » Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:27 am

    I have an 08 crf80. Ran great for awhile. Now it is hard to start and doesn't idle well. I have to bump the idle up to keep it running. It has a new plug and a clean filter. Also when its warm, it will only start with the throttle cracked open a little.
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    Skoot22
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    by Skoot22 » Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:34 am

    Dont know how long it has been between rides, but if its been a few weeks you might need to clean the pilot jet. Spray the crap out of it with carb cleaner, and try and get a small wire in there too, but dont scar the pilot. Carb cleaner should do it by itself if you cant find a small enough wire. I had a CRF80 and it seemed like the pilot clogged fairly easy. I also had to richen the needle 1 pos. I ended up running Stabil fuel stabilizer in the fuel almost all the time just to keep it running right. This will keep the fuel from crystallizing in the pilot and clogging it. I just mixed the Stabil in my 5 gal can every time.
    Scott
    05 CRF450X
    Bakersfield, Ca
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