Carb Linkage Hangs Ups

[Jimmy H]

I have just got a 99 1200XL LTD, the carbs linkage or something has me confussed. After riding for about a hour, and taking a break, the carbs stay in the wide open postions. I can turn the pulley by hand back to the idle position, give it gas and it sticks open. After cooling down, like 3 hours, it will work just fine till it gets warm again. Any sujestions.

[Bryan Glynn]

The bushings on the linkages where they pass through the carbs expand and restrict the movement. Other's have had the same problem - order new bushings through your dealer, or remove the shafts and drill out the bushings *slightly* off the craft.

[Jimmy H]

Bryan, Thanks for the info. After removeing the pipe, which I might say was not fun, I found out that the cat. converter had came apart. The hole middle section had drop towards the back of the pipe. I was just thinking this may have caused this issuse. The guy we got it from said it just started the last time he rode the ski. I have order a stage 1 kit from Riva, so I do not have to fight that pipe going back in. My question is sould I try the new pipe frist or go on to the carbs? Not real sure how they come off also. Thanks again for the help.

[Bryan Glynn]

Totally separate issues.

[Jimmy H]

Thanks, any easy way to get the carbs off?

[Bryan Glynn]

Not really. Click the Technical button on the left, and download the Install/Removal guide for the 1200pv motor.