T3 Running Poor

krbuc · 02-22-2012, 06:49 PM

Hello,
Our Gio T3 is about 1.5 years old and has running great until the other day. It starts and runs fine but when you rev to high it just powers down and almost sounds like you are driving around with the choke on. Low power at mid RPMs. I cleaned the carb, and spark plug. I know I should try a new plug but I cleaned it to almost 100% clean and it didn't do anything.

So Carb issues? Spark plug? or something else??

Thanks

krbuc · 02-22-2012, 06:54 PM

OK, I just found this http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=13459

That sounds about right. I might have to suck it up and get a new a carb.

Weldangrind · 02-22-2012, 08:41 PM

Also, if the plug is the original, you should get a genuine NGK.

krbuc · 02-23-2012, 07:09 PM

OK, thanks. Anyone have cheaper places for carbs other than that ebay link?? I don't know much about carbs but I think someone said the ebay one will work but you would been jets or something..... I dont know anything about that.

Weldangrind · 02-24-2012, 12:12 AM

The cheapest I've found is around $37 on eBay.

Yes, you'd need to change both jets. It's very easy. Scroll down page 4 for pics: Fun with TurboT's Beast New jets usually cost around $4 each.

krbuc · 02-25-2012, 03:51 PM

OK Thanks, that does look easy. As long as the local shop has them.... So what should I get?? One says 110 and 25 and the other says 110 and 22.5 jets.

What NGK plug fits??

Weldangrind · 02-25-2012, 06:14 PM

Good catch on the slow jets. I initially installed a 22.5 slow jet, but that's not big enough for a smooth idle, especially in colder weather. Start with the 25.

I've been using DR8ES-L NGK plugs with good results.

krbuc · 03-05-2012, 05:59 PM

Well, I bought this http://www.ebay.ca/itm/140708316708?...ht_2894wt_1163

I figured I would just throw it on and try it out, WOW!!! A whole new machine. I was almost stopped in 3rd gear and punched it around a corner and it spun and fishtailed!! WAY more power!!

Now if I don't re jet it to what we talked about will it cause any damage??? It seems to run way better than when the quad was brand new but seems like it might need some fine tuning. I will leave the jets unless it will cause problems later on by not doing it.

Also did the NGK plugs.

Weldangrind · 03-05-2012, 09:43 PM

Glad to hear that it worked out for you.

Jet changes are only necessary if the engine tells you so. How is the plug? If it's white, you're in trouble. Does it start, warm up and idle well? If so, the slow jet is close to ideal right now.

The good news is that jets are usually only $4 each.

02-22-2012, 06:49 PM	#1
krbuc Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 29	T3 Running Poor Hello, Our Gio T3 is about 1.5 years old and has running great until the other day. It starts and runs fine but when you rev to high it just powers down and almost sounds like you are driving around with the choke on. Low power at mid RPMs. I cleaned the carb, and spark plug. I know I should try a new plug but I cleaned it to almost 100% clean and it didn't do anything. So Carb issues? Spark plug? or something else?? Thanks
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02-22-2012, 08:41 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Also, if the plug is the original, you should get a genuine NGK. __________________ 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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02-24-2012, 12:12 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The cheapest I've found is around $37 on eBay. Yes, you'd need to change both jets. It's very easy. Scroll down page 4 for pics: Fun with TurboT's Beast New jets usually cost around $4 each. __________________ 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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02-25-2012, 06:14 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Good catch on the slow jets. I initially installed a 22.5 slow jet, but that's not big enough for a smooth idle, especially in colder weather. Start with the 25. I've been using DR8ES-L NGK plugs with good results. __________________ 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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03-05-2012, 09:43 PM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Glad to hear that it worked out for you. Jet changes are only necessary if the engine tells you so. How is the plug? If it's white, you're in trouble. Does it start, warm up and idle well? If so, the slow jet is close to ideal right now. The good news is that jets are usually only $4 each. __________________ 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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02-22-2012, 06:54 PM	#2
krbuc Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 29	OK, I just found this http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=13459 That sounds about right. I might have to suck it up and get a new a carb.
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02-23-2012, 07:09 PM	#4
krbuc Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 29	OK, thanks. Anyone have cheaper places for carbs other than that ebay link?? I don't know much about carbs but I think someone said the ebay one will work but you would been jets or something..... I dont know anything about that.
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02-25-2012, 03:51 PM	#6
krbuc Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 29	OK Thanks, that does look easy. As long as the local shop has them.... So what should I get?? One says 110 and 25 and the other says 110 and 22.5 jets. What NGK plug fits??
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03-05-2012, 05:59 PM	#8
krbuc Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 29	Well, I bought this http://www.ebay.ca/itm/140708316708?...ht_2894wt_1163 I figured I would just throw it on and try it out, WOW!!! A whole new machine. I was almost stopped in 3rd gear and punched it around a corner and it spun and fishtailed!! WAY more power!! Now if I don't re jet it to what we talked about will it cause any damage??? It seems to run way better than when the quad was brand new but seems like it might need some fine tuning. I will leave the jets unless it will cause problems later on by not doing it. Also did the NGK plugs.
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