Poor Idle

[pthompson7]

Hey Guys,

I'm having some trouble with my 96GSX. I can get it started, but I have two problems after that.
1st- I have to apply just a little pressure on the throttle in order to keep er going. Is this like a car where I can just tweak the idle screw and turn up the juice, or is there more. I have read a few different threads to see what has already been said, but I think I need it in the form of "Sea-Doo for Idiots" format.
2nd- I am having some sort of vibration issue. I don't feel it when the ski is going but my exhaust bolts keep falling off and the hull is getting flooded. Can I just double nut the screws and use some red loc-tite on them, and then wrap some teflon tape behind the nuts to hold them on. I don't feel any vibration or anything strange when I do ride it.

Please........Hook me up Guys!!!!

 

[All Things Custom]

first, there is an idle adjustment screw near the throttle cable on the carb. thant can be adjusted.

second, you have one of two problems. sounds like your motor is out of alignment. causing a slight vibration. or your carb is out of adjustment. (sounds strange I know) but if your carb is adjusted so as to run your motor at a specific frequancy. it will snap the bolts off (breaking them) so if they are just loose then align your motor / pump, if they are breaking, check your manual and adjust your carb.

 

[pthompson7]

If I can adjust the carb, to allow it to idle correctly, do you think that would fix the vibration problem? Also, can I adjust the carb out of the water? It is a dual carb, do I need to adjust both of the carbs, or will adjusting the screw by the throttle cable get er done??


Thanks for you assistance

Pete

 

[pthompson7]

Well, I have put in a new battery, and some platnum spark plugs to try and assist with the idle. I am going to go to the lake tomorrow to see what the deal is.

Can someone tell exactally which screw to adjust for the idle. I would like to see if I can get the idle squared away, do you think it will help with the vibration issue?

Thanks!

 

[timmyboy76]

like Mike mentioned, right by the throttle cable, on Mag side carb.