gsxr 600 1998 flooding engine

[choonsy]

i have a flooding problem it was worse , stalling the engine and when i did get it going it was flaming out of the exhaust.

i noticed the choke was very very stiff and was jammed on so ive freed that up and is better.

i rode it to work today and its still flooding, not as bad but it is a problem still. Any hints/tips would be great from you guys.

i did noticed that when i turn the choke off i can still push the choke plunger/bar/brass bar into the carb a little with my finger, should it be going all the way in via the lever and fuel is getting past?? i have used the adjusters on choke cable and idle speed has been tinkered with but no use at all.

thanks in advance for all your help

[Casper]

Pull choke out and well grease the bar. You cable may be badly adjusted also. Fuel/air mixer screw could be wrong setting. Has the bike been like this a while?

[choonsy]

no mate, it happened the other night all of a sudden. i have freed it up but im tempted to take the bar off and give it a really good rub down when i get time. would you know if there is a spring that pulls the plunger bar into the carbs once the cable is not pulling on the bar?

[Casper]

If teh cable version is the same as a pull knob choke then yes. You will have four and held in place with a small circlip.

[choonsy]

ok i will have a look at that, and cheers