Hi, brand new here.
I picked up a pretty nice 2006 230f a couple of weeks ago, I really like it, but have had a nagging issue since I got it.
The bike never seemed to run smoothly at low rpm, idling, or trying to chug along on a slow trail. It always wanted to cough and sputter when creeping and then either stall out, or suddenly get a burst of power and uncontrollably jump 5 feet off the trail. I could keep the rpm's up with clutch control or adjusting the idle way to high, but that's not right. I'm in Pa. so elevation is 500-2000 feet. It's been acting up at lower elevation.
So, after much research and reading I decided to get the power up kit. After seeing that most folks at my elevation are using the 132 main, 45 pilot, clip in the middle position, that's how I set it up. I also got the extended "T" handle fuel/air mixture screw. I've been trying that anywhere from 1-3 turns out and anywhere in between. This is what seems to work for most people that I've read at my elevation.
I removed the baffle and drilled out the end and drilled 4 holes through the side (like Rick Ramsey) and reinstalled it. and I removed the snorkel and rubber ring.
Now I can't get the bike to start. Well not very easily anyway.
I drained the battery yesterday trying to start it, charged the battery and finally got it started last night. 1/4 throttle and up it runs like a beast. But it still hesitates and suddenly lunges like before when creeping in first gear.
I've been messing with the idle, the fuel/air adjustment, choke on, choke off, middle, everything that I can think of.
I drained the battery again this morning just trying to get it started
Buying a new battery today.
I'm sorry, I've searched, but I can't find an answer. I know someone is going to tell me to use the search feature, trust me, I did. I'm in my 50's so I'm not some kid on my first trip around the block, I really am frustrated.
I'm stumped, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Mark