Rough running on idle GSXR 400 or Bandit 400 Carb rubbers
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:16 pm
I'm rebuilding a gsxr400 73 sp at the moment, and can't wait to get it on it's ear round a track.
But... I've had a real time just trying to get it to run smooth, and sussed out it was a air leak between carb rubbers and cylinder head. I could not even balance the carbs, the adjustments I made were confusing according to the gauges.
I'm using 73a sp/bandit 400 rubbers (13110 32c10). I've rtv'd them at the moment but might machine them if I can find a suitable way. After 25 years I think the rubber shrinks away from the metal backing, and even thought they look mint to the naked eye, could be troublesome on bikes that haven't run for ages.
Nick.

But... I've had a real time just trying to get it to run smooth, and sussed out it was a air leak between carb rubbers and cylinder head. I could not even balance the carbs, the adjustments I made were confusing according to the gauges.
I'm using 73a sp/bandit 400 rubbers (13110 32c10). I've rtv'd them at the moment but might machine them if I can find a suitable way. After 25 years I think the rubber shrinks away from the metal backing, and even thought they look mint to the naked eye, could be troublesome on bikes that haven't run for ages.
Nick.
