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CTFire70 · 01-03-2008, 02:11 PM

I have a 2007 CRF230, along with a Pitster Pro X4, Lifan 110 Trail Rider, and a Redcat Trail 90. Here is my question:

When I start my CRF230, it conks out at idle. She starts fine and easy, but if I disengage the throttle, it dies. I've adjusted the carb screw, changed the spark plug, changed the oil, put new gas in the tank, and still, she conks out when I disengage the throttle.

Can anyone give me some advice? I don't want to take it to the dealership if it is a simple problem to fix.

Please advise. Thanks!!!

crfguy50 · 01-09-2008, 05:27 AM

u could be screwing the wrong screw on the carby cause one is fuel mixture and one is idle speed i think you have to put the idle speed up

61stepdad · 01-09-2008, 10:33 AM

The air fuel mixture screw is on the front bottom of the carb on a CRF230. The only screw adjustment on the side of the carb is idle. You can get to the fuel mixture screw with a paper clip, but for ease I would suggest getting a fuel screw w/ a finger adjustment from msr or you will need to take the carb off to adjust it. Also if you want to fix it better and have it start/ warm up quicker you can get the "power up" kit for it. Check over at thumpertalk for the parts numbers, but you get a needle, jets and you take out the airbox restriction and baffle.

jrotten · 01-12-2008, 08:36 PM

sounds like you need to clean your carb.the pilot circuit is easily gummed up if a bike sits for a while.depending on how bad it will idle or not,die when you give it gas.if you work the throttle can you get it to stay running at a higher rpm?

01-03-2008, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
CTFire70 PM Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	Need advice!!! I have a 2007 CRF230, along with a Pitster Pro X4, Lifan 110 Trail Rider, and a Redcat Trail 90. Here is my question: When I start my CRF230, it conks out at idle. She starts fine and easy, but if I disengage the throttle, it dies. I've adjusted the carb screw, changed the spark plug, changed the oil, put new gas in the tank, and still, she conks out when I disengage the throttle. Can anyone give me some advice? I don't want to take it to the dealership if it is a simple problem to fix. Please advise. Thanks!!!

01-09-2008, 05:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
crfguy50 PM Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: williams western australia Posts: 2	Re: Need advice!!! u could be screwing the wrong screw on the carby cause one is fuel mixture and one is idle speed i think you have to put the idle speed up

01-09-2008, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
61stepdad 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 329	Re: Need advice!!! The air fuel mixture screw is on the front bottom of the carb on a CRF230. The only screw adjustment on the side of the carb is idle. You can get to the fuel mixture screw with a paper clip, but for ease I would suggest getting a fuel screw w/ a finger adjustment from msr or you will need to take the carb off to adjust it. Also if you want to fix it better and have it start/ warm up quicker you can get the "power up" kit for it. Check over at thumpertalk for the parts numbers, but you get a needle, jets and you take out the airbox restriction and baffle.

01-12-2008, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
jrotten 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: everett,wa Posts: 373	Re: Need advice!!! sounds like you need to clean your carb.the pilot circuit is easily gummed up if a bike sits for a while.depending on how bad it will idle or not,die when you give it gas.if you work the throttle can you get it to stay running at a higher rpm?

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