Mk1 bandit 600 power loss

[Ziggy81scott]

Hi
Been having problems with power loss when pulling away.
As soon as the bike starts rolling and the load comes on the engine the revs die and I need to dip the clutch and pull away with more revs on.

This seems to happen all the time and is even worse while with the choke on.

The only way to pull away without any problem is to do it as if I’m on the start grid at the TT ie. revving a lot like a 2 stroke.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[RhynoCZ]

Water in the fuel?
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[jaffa90]

I would check what`s inside them float bowls.
Also could be air going in inbetween the carbs and engine.

[redeem ouzzer]

Crank seals.
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[mudcow007]

How long ago were the carbs stripped/ cleaned?

[temeluchus]

drain the float bowls, see how it runs after. Don't forget to set the fuel tap to PRIME for a couple of seconds to refill the float bowls after you have emptied them.
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