Gio Beast starts but then the idle gradually goes faster.

jiggypiggy · 06-08-2013, 06:56 PM

I was happy to have the beast start no problem after sitting since fall. Thing is, it idles quite fast and on its own gets a bit faster. I tried riding it a bit, when I put it in gear it speeds up on its own. If I shift gears, same things, gradually speeds up on its own. I got into third gear without touching the throttle. Kinda scary actually. Sorry if not using the right terminology. The quad is a couple years old, all original parts still. I hope this is just something that needs to be adjusted, not replaced. Any suggestions. Thanks!.

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 06-09-2013, 12:36 AM

Check your plunger on the throttle body ... the pin that goes into the carb may be fouled up and this lets the fuel flow into the carb excessively... or your float is leaking intio the carb

Weldangrind · 06-09-2013, 02:53 AM

I'd lube the cable. Do you have a cable luber? If not, buy one. I use Maxima chain wax on cables.

jiggypiggy · 06-17-2013, 08:12 AM

Thanks, plunger was gummed up. Now that its cleaned up, no issues. Many thanks!

Weldangrind · 06-17-2013, 10:49 AM

I'm glad it's working for you.

06-08-2013, 06:56 PM	#1
jiggypiggy Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 20	Gio Beast starts but then the idle gradually goes faster. I was happy to have the beast start no problem after sitting since fall. Thing is, it idles quite fast and on its own gets a bit faster. I tried riding it a bit, when I put it in gear it speeds up on its own. If I shift gears, same things, gradually speeds up on its own. I got into third gear without touching the throttle. Kinda scary actually. Sorry if not using the right terminology. The quad is a couple years old, all original parts still. I hope this is just something that needs to be adjusted, not replaced. Any suggestions. Thanks!.
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06-09-2013, 12:36 AM	#2
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	High idle Check your plunger on the throttle body ... the pin that goes into the carb may be fouled up and this lets the fuel flow into the carb excessively... or your float is leaking intio the carb __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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06-09-2013, 02:53 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'd lube the cable. Do you have a cable luber? If not, buy one. I use Maxima chain wax on cables. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-17-2013, 10:49 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm glad it's working for you. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-17-2013, 08:12 AM	#4
jiggypiggy Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 20	Thanks, plunger was gummed up. Now that its cleaned up, no issues. Many thanks!
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