2003 Yamaha Raptor 660 Backfiring

[crx686]

Hello

I have a Yahama Raptor 660 2003. I bought from my friend it wasn't working when i bought it. All I did was take the carb out and cleaned it, then took the two bowels out and cleaned that. Once I did that then it started. But when you rev it up it back fires and sounds like it has a hard time keeping up, sounds like its going to die. but it sounds fine when at idling. Kinda of wondering if the carb needs to be rebuilt or if there's something elese wrong. If anyone can help that would be great. Thanks for your time.

[crx686]

Also I forgot to mention. The only way to start it is with the choke on, once its warmed up I turn the choke off and the thing dies, also when you rev up it just back fires, sounds like it trying to rev.

[Ajmboy]

Sounds like it's fuel starved. Has it ever been jetted before? Some carbs get corroded inside around the float pin needle, causing the float to not operate quick enough. Pull the carb bowl off and tap that float to make sure it moves freely.

* Added year to thread title.

[crx686]

I did take both bowels off and cleaned and made sure float was moving, I don't think its been jetted before I think a rebuild might fixs it? Right?

[Ajmboy]

It's possible if one of the jets is clogged or something like that.

[higganator]

Check your float and needle, sounds like it might be to much fuel.

[GEARHEAD01]

the only thing that will cause a backfire is a to lean issue. to much fuel will flood it. the choke adds fuel to the system. i would completely clean and rebuild the carb. also the fuel pump could be causing a slight issue if it is dirty or dry.

[MIKEL5469]

if ur parking brake switch is sticking,it can also cause your raptor to back fire and sputter,on will run like crap when you try to ride it

[crx686]

I'm going to rebuild the carb to see what happens. On the brakes there is a wire that is broken. Looks like it clips in there I put it back in it doesn't really do anything. I'll let you know what happens after i rebuild the carb Thanks for you help

[hundailin]

don't rebuild anything if u not sure. make some pictures i didn't see any pictures its too many models and setting for carburetors make pictures ask question which screw to adjust. show what u done then we can solve problems easel e in no time.

[crx686]

I already know that everything is is working or it wouldn't start up on the choke. I'm pretty sure it is the carb being gummed up and not adjust right, its been sitting for a at least 8 months. plus the carb is not in a easy place to work on, its kinda of in there. Also I was thinking of rebuilding it myself but ive really never done it. What screws you talking about? the air/fuel mixture? I was just thinking if i got it rebuilt then i know everything is working in the carb.

Edited May 17, 2011 by crx686

[hundailin]

before you get dirty picture everything take apart its easy put together is half of way but to adjust for best performance i don't think u have patience to get skills

[crx686]

I already took the carb in. I don't have time to take a bunch of pics and mess with it.

[redneckyankee]

my parking brake safty switch was my problem ,sounds like what you described. it took me forever to figure it out, after i did it started doing the same thing only to find out if the tank isnt1/2 full my raptor wont run ? still puzzled by this but i fill it up and runs like a champ. i get below 1/2 tank and it fall's off.

[crx686]

I got my carb back and I put it back, the thing runs good nice sound. I do have a brake safety switch on order, I learned that mine was missing. which is werid cause I was riding it right after i got the carb then 10 mins later it wouldn't work right. I just want to say thanks for your guys help. you pointed me in the right direction. Thanks again you guys

P.S. redneckyankee your fuel problem could it be the gas cap. Cause like mine its gravity feed in and if it can't breath its going to restricted the flow of gas getting to the carb when the gas gets lower correct?