Update from Power Apt on cast smart carbs

[rablack21]

Is difficult starting and flooding a common problem on the Smart Carb?  I was thinking about ordering one but now I'm having second thoughts.

The flooding did happen occasionally on the old billet versions, but I haven't heard or experienced any on the new cast versions or billet versions.

[Sky]

Remove the spark plug, turn switch off, put it in 1st or 2nd gear, hold the throttle wide open and push it about 30 ft.  The flood should be cleared unless the pipe is full of fuel.

Never heard of the Jerry. Thanks for the info. I will remember that.

[Pumashine]

Never heard of the Jerry. Thanks for the info. I will remember that.

Its hard to do with paddle tires on so I am going to grab the knobbies and give it a try this morning.

[Jerry Hall]

Is difficult starting and flooding a common problem on the Smart Carb?  I was thinking about ordering one but now I'm having second thoughts.

Yes..The carbs appears to still have some design problems and it is a common consensus they are still having quality control problems in their manufacturing processes.

[rablack21]

Yes..The carbs appears to still have some design problems and it is a common consensus they are still having quality control problems in their manufacturing processes.

You say this is a common consensus. Among whom? The common consensus among those who are running them on 250r's is that they work just fine. The common consensus among the largest group that has purchased these carbs, which would be the dirt bike market is also that the carb they received work just fine. Yes, there was a small percentage that have had issues in the beginning, but only a small percentage, not the majority.

[Pumashine]

OK so heres a pic of me working on the smart carb


when I put the tank and plug back in it actually tried for the first time since January. But would not start. Waited 15 minutes and almost started. Waiting..................Try again!!!!!!!!!Yes, my registration is expired got a new tag yesterday.

[Pumashine]

Ok, it  finally started. I have one day before hitting the dunes. I am so happy I could just have a beo. Beers down and I just had to set the idle a little lower. Took for a spin in the parking lot but cannot get out of second gear. But what is great is the throttle is crisp and clean opening up in second gear. This is where my Kiehien wants to about blubber. Am very excited about hitting the dunes this weekend.
Oh yeah, this is a 431 Puma dune ported by Pete at Hybrid engineering.

[Pumashine]

Waited a little bit and started her back up. Normal 2 or 3 kicks. Definitely have the bottom end power I never had before. Like turbo in 2nd gear. Freakin scary

[rablack21]

Waited a little bit and started her back up. Normal 2 or 3 kicks. Definitely have the bottom end power I never had before. Like turbo in 2nd gear. Freakin scary

I think you got it now, Tony. Hold on tight! lol

[Pumashine]

I think you got it now, Tony. Hold on tight! lol

Yes Ryan, I about gave up on this thing. But I convinced my self if you can do it I should be able to figure it out. Day 3 and its just gonna get better.

[rablack21]

Yes Ryan, I about gave up on this thing. But I convinced my self if you can do it I should be able to figure it out. Day 3 and its just gonna get better.

Yes, if a retard like myself can do it, surely someone of your caliber and expertise can make it work. :newhere:

[Pumashine]

Yes, if a retard like myself can do it, surely someone of your caliber and expertise can make it work. :newhere:

I was just messin with ya. When you take on a new product its like you have to read the directions 3X to get it right.

[Quinnlt4]

What size carb are you using on the 431?

[Pumashine]

The 40mm billet version. Oldschoolr let me borrow while he is doing his rebuild.

[sameltoe]

Thay things a beauty Clark!