ZX6R J1 carb icing

One other thing.

I currently have a ZX-6R J1 that is icing up even in temperatures as
high as 5-6 degrees, which seems to be a bit odd (although in fairness
the days were foggy, so there was a lot of moisture in the air). The
dealer's checked/serviced the carbs and says everything's fine.

Any thoughts? Are J1s especially prone to icing (my ex-G1 was fine)? Any
magic cures? Failing that, where can I get hold of industrial
quantities of Silkolene FST?

Thanks in advance.

Chris

 

That's exactly the sort of weather that brings about carb freezing.

You prolly don't need 'industrial' quantities: a litre goes a long
way. If you have trouble sourcing it, we found Wynn's Dry Fuel to be
just as good, but also just as expensive.

 

That's perfect for carb icing.

No. My J1 carb iced like a bastard. The J1 has a carb heating system, which
draws water from the rad to the carbs. It has a small in line filter so you
check to make sure that isn't blocked. From recollection it's under the
front right of the tank.

Failing that, where can I get hold of industrial

This works. As Pip said, the 1l one will do, pop it under the seat and add a
bit each time.

 

This is what you need:

<URL>http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Isopropyl-Alc...QcategoryZ88433QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Should keep you going

Or a 500ml tin for 5 quid

 

I suspect Dry Fuel to be nothing more than methanol. Dirt cheap.

 

My E1 9r did the same thing if that helps. I think its just Kawasaki`s
water heating method around the carbs that simply don't work.



Chris

 

Sounds about right. Just found this:
http://www.silkoleneoil.com/techtip7.htm

"Pro-FST (Fuel System Treatment) was developed in 1992 following an
unofficial request from Kawasaki Motors (UK) Ltd., for something that
would deal with the particularly British problem of carburettor icing in
damp, cold weather. "

Chris

 

Indeed...it just took me by surprise a bit since none of my other bikes
have suffered until it's a bit colder. So I will check that
filter...call me paranoid.

When I say 'industrial' I'm only really talking about a 5 litre can of
the stuff which should last me into March!

Ta for the tip about Wynns.

Chris

 

My naked B12 k1 suffers really bad its fine untill I have run it for 1.5
miles same place every trip when its cold then if i stop reving it it
stalls. Any bright ideas? Will the sillkolene work?

Ken
B12

 

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