hi i bought a 95 zx-7 about 2 months ago it runs alright the carbs seem to be a little boggy until its been running for a while and when you throttle it and then let of the exhausst sputters and putters a little so i've been putting carb cleaner in the gas tank when i fill it up and today i was out riding and it just bogged down on me and died when i try to thottle it, it just dies it'll start and run with the choke on but and soon as i touch the throttle it just bogs out and idea what it could be. thanks steve

 

This ride is new to you so now is Prolly a good time to remove and thoroughly clean the carbs personnally. Check the rubber boots and other components on dissassembly. (possible cracks) Get to know your ride kind of deal. Mark the jet sizes down, the float height measurement, number of turns on the idle, etc in your manual for later reference. Don't forget about replacing the fuel filter while you are at it along with doing a carb synchronization. Take your time and enjoy.

 

ok second question i'm taking the plugs out and theres oil on plug one the other three were fine what does that mean.

 

oil? got a pic? Oil residue on the outside with tan ceramic? Or oil everywhere? Sounds like fouled plugs. But this wasmay have occuredafter your carb issue. Just a guessing game right now until everyone has details on your ride. That is why I prefer to go thru the entire tune up procedure. Mark things down and then you will know exactly what is happening and what needs done.

 

it was wet oil on the inside of the plug not on the outside by the ceramic i did a tune up when i got the bike only thing i didn't do was the carbs so the plugs are only 2 months old at the most it was just plug #1 that was wet there others looked normal.

 

and what does "your tune up" consist of?

 

i did plugs,air filter,oil,oil filter, lubed and ajusted chain, front and rear brake pads i haven't done a fuel filter or anything with the carbs i was going to send it in to have the carbs worked on and now it won't run so i guess i'll have to do it sooner than i wanted.