2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

[swadefs]

I have a xlt 1200 that seems to be hesitating out of the hole and just doesnt top end like it should. I have checked the catcon seems to be fine. The powervalve is cylcling like it should as well. Any suggestions? Should I go ahead and clean the carbs while I have it apart? Is there much to it? Thanks, Scotty

[skraggy]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

If you already have the exhaust off,I would go ahead and ---rebuild--- the carbs since they are somewhat easy to get to at this point.

They are fairly easy to do if you follow the tech acticle here on this site.Order the kits from here also,they have the best price on the kits you will find anywhere.

You may want to go ahead and replace the cat with the D-plate while you have it torn down also.If it hasnt failed yet....it will very soon.

[swadefs]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

Do you know which kit i would need? Thanks, Scotty

[Technical Support]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

http://www.sbtontheweb.com/Merchant2...tegory_Code=35

[swadefs]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

and i will need 3 of these right? Thanks

[swadefs]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

When getting ready to pull the carbs. I noticed there was some oil in the bottom of the hull and some oil in the arrestor box. What might this indicate? I also noticed the "oil filter"? on top of the oil tank was merely sitting on the tank it was not tight. Could it have been sucking air causing it to run rich? Thanks, Scotty

[Technical Support]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

There is no filter on the tank, please post a picture. The oil could be laeking form anywhere, you'll just have to look around. Yes 3 carb kits.

[swadefs]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

Not the filter then..but the part that is on top and in center of the oil tank. I guess its maybe the fill level sensor. It is an electrical connection. I will post a pic asap. I am also trying to pull the carbs. I have the fuel/oil lines off and all the cable and the six bolts, however, it doesnt seem to be coming off. Am i missing something? I appreciate all the help. Now just need to get these off and order the kits. Should i go ahead and put in a D-plate? Thanks, Scotty

[swadefs]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

Ok. The carbs are off. Where should the remote throttle stop screw be set. Just touching the throttle? Just so i know in case it gets turned so i can put it where it needs to be when going back on. Should i replace the diaphragm for the accelerator pump? Checked the reed valves they seem fine, however, a bolt twisted off when pulling the reed valve plate :emoticonc , any suggestions for pulling this out drill it and pull with a tap? Dont know why was so tight only supposed to be torqued under 9ft lb??? Oh well I dont think should be too hard to get out. The screws for the covers on the carbs are tight too the paint is holding them. How can I go about ordering some extra screws with the rebuild kits? Sorry so many questions on same reply. Thanks again, Scotty

[swadefs]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

Ok Im in Carb #1. I dont see high speed/low speed screws. Also the pilot jet screw seemed to be seated all the way down already...is this normal? Thanks

[swadefs]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

All carbs are spotless. After inspection of the carbs I was still stumbled so I took the exhaust apart to further inspect the catcon. The cat con is loose in the housing should it be tight? I also found a piece of metal almost the size of two quarters inside. There is a portion of the catcon that is starting to separate as well. May have found the problem, however, now im wodering where the metal came from. Did not check the powervalve and the reed valves are good? Suggestions? Thanks.

[Technical Support]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

I have checked the catcon seems to be fine.

People can only give you advice based on accurate information. Repair whatever you see needed, we can't guess.

[swadefs]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

the information is accurate, again, this is new for me. I looked into the exhaust to look at the "cat" upon first inspection, after actually tearing into it i found this. Carbs are clean, reed valves are good. Cat looks like the picture listed and as stated it is loose within its housing. Should it be? Any suggestions on where the metal may have come from? Thanks

[dtd696]

Re: 2001 xlt 1200 hesitating

Those carbs have anti-tamper caps on the high and low speed needles. No need to adjust them if you are staying stock. You have to drill the caps out and install t-handles if you want to mess with the tuning. Check your needle and seat. Look for a ring aroud the tip of the needle (worn). I would replace them since you have the carbs apart anyway. 1.2 is stock on those carbs if I am not mistaken. Replace your cat-con with a D-Plate and sensor chip. Install wave-eater clips on your powervalves while you have the exhaust off.

I believe those carbs have an accellerator pump. Make sure that is working properly.

Hope this helps