wild foamy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 hi everyone. it hink i have a bit of a problem with carb icing, in normal weather the bike is fine, but if i leave it outside when im at work sometimes it will be harder to start and run very rich until it has warmed up, same happened today when i got it out of the garage and its quite inconveniant having to go out to the garage with a hairdryer and pre-heat the carb (usually does the trick) went into my local Motorist Discount and they advised me to pre-mix a little extra two stroke oil and use a little pot of Red-Ex to help stop the icing, i have now done it and it seems to have helped anyone else have these problems and how do i solve it permanently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 2, 2009 Moderator Share Posted February 2, 2009 hi everyone. it hink i have a bit of a problem with carb icing, in normal weather the bike is fine, but if i leave it outside when im at work sometimes it will be harder to start and run very rich until it has warmed up, same happened today when i got it out of the garage and its quite inconveniant having to go out to the garage with a hairdryer and pre-heat the carb (usually does the trick) went into my local Motorist Discount and they advised me to pre-mix a little extra two stroke oil and use a little pot of Red-Ex to help stop the icing, i have now done it and it seems to have helped anyone else have these problems and how do i solve it permanently? ride indoors or in summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 ride indoors did that when i was 6 with a new gokart i got for xmas, knocked over a lamp, broke a table and got a bollocking off the old lady, somehow i dont think she will let my DT sit in the dining room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramba Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 hi everyone. it hink i have a bit of a problem with carb icing, in normal weather the bike is fine, but if i leave it outside when im at work sometimes it will be harder to start and run very rich until it has warmed up, same happened today when i got it out of the garage and its quite inconveniant having to go out to the garage with a hairdryer and pre-heat the carb (usually does the trick) went into my local Motorist Discount and they advised me to pre-mix a little extra two stroke oil and use a little pot of Red-Ex to help stop the icing, i have now done it and it seems to have helped anyone else have these problems and how do i solve it permanently? I use Silkolene Pro FST, about 100ml to each 12 litre tank full during the winter. The recommended mixture is I think 1-2% but that's over the top. They would suggest using more than is really required of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 ride indoors or in summer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Never mind him stevy [He" no richt in the heed" ] Keep ur tank full [less air gap ] coz its the warm air condencing on tank sides . [ i kno its hardly warm air just now ] but its warmer than steel . + man u get alot o bother steve . ur a die-hard biker. + i see the old DT up for sale?, wen u 17 ? planning on bigger bike then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 yep, im a proper biker is me Im 17 in 8 months, DT is going because i want something with longer legs and electric start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I use Silkolene Pro FST, about 100ml to each 12 litre tank full during the winter. +1 ...... usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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