1995 Kawasaki KE 100 floater problems.

Meganium_Man · 08-25-2004, 01:04 PM

I own a 95 KE 100 and the floater pin was reported to be dirty/clogged by a amateur, but good mechanic. He showed me the floater to be on the the side of the engine on a thing that has the choke lever in it and the fuel line goes from the tank to this. First, can anyone tell me what this thing is? Second, the same problem respawned, so I attempted to try to fix it myself. I opened the rubber boot on top and got that out of the way. I poured gas in it to get clean. It resemble a smaller version of a throttle body inside a removable cylinder that lifts when the throttle is pulled. When I was trying to put it back together, I scratched the side of the removable cylinder and I had to force it back in there. When we started the bike, the throttle was stuck wide open. I then forced it back to the bottom and now it won't start at all. Should I try to get it fixed or should I replace the whole mechanism?

hotwheelsgt · 08-25-2004, 06:23 PM

you messed something up so i would just buy a new one if you have the money

Meganium_Man · 08-25-2004, 10:36 PM

Okay, but could you let me know what it is though? That would solve the first question.

hotwheelsgt · 08-25-2004, 11:06 PM

i dont even kno wut your talking about in your first post i dont get wut the problem is. can you give me better desripsion of wut is wrong.

Meganium_Man · 08-26-2004, 12:12 PM

Okay, I looked at the side of the bike and it turns out that the part I was talking about does not have the fuel line hooked up to it. My guess is that the part is a throttle body of some sort because it hooks up to the throttle and it contains a cylinder in it that moves with the turn of the throttle. I want to know if the part can be easily replaced. My guess is that I will probably need to take it to a cycle shop when I would order it because I can't find out it's name. It's on the side of the chain cover. I will see if I can find a picture of it because the batteries on my dad's camera are missing. I'll let you know if I can find something else about it.

hotwheelsgt · 08-26-2004, 04:33 PM

ok wut exacly is a ke 100? dirt bike, scooter, moped, ect... . is it 2 stroke or 4? does it have a "throttle body" and a carb?

hotwheelsgt · 08-26-2004, 06:42 PM

ok i did some reserch and i fond out it is and enduro its a 2stroke but i havent seen the carb or "throttle body"

Meganium_Man · 08-28-2004, 12:38 PM

I just did some quick research myself and it is carb'd. I looked up some parts to find that out and they sell a carb rebuild kit with a float needle. I think that's the piece that gets stuck. We had a problem where the bike leaks fuel and eventually cuts off due to fuel supply, even though the bike has at least half a tank. I could wait a while and it would start back up. The problem was projected as a stuck float needle, so he cleaned it and it stopped leaking and ran spectacular for a little while, then it started again. I am going to take another look at it later today.

hotwheelsgt · 08-28-2004, 05:19 PM

ok i see wut your saying now and do you have a fuel filter if you dont you mite be getting stuff in your carb and clogging the needle i had a carb that was messed up like that i just used some carba and choke cleaner and some real fine steal wool but i wouldnt sujest the steal wool and but you can youse it if you want just make sure everything is dry and be sure to clean it realy realy realy good

Meganium_Man · 08-29-2004, 10:36 PM

Thanks, I appreciate your help, however I was visiting my dad and he keeps the bike at his house, so I was trying to fix it by the time that it was time to leave, but I am leaving tomorrow mourning. Maybe next time.

panzer dragoon · 10-30-2004, 11:56 PM

your KE100 has a rotary valve intake and not a carb. The intake is one the right side (of the crankcase) and towards front right? These are tricky witches, not alot of low end power, but good high speed power. Get the book on this bike so you know what you are doing. They have been making this bike and the KE125 since the late seventies. The KE125 has alot more power than the 100.

RoostRider · 11-02-2004, 01:19 AM

a faulty needle and seat will cause a float bowl to overfill, possibly causing the bike to run very very rich.... that and it will pee gas when the engine is off... the bike running very rich may result in fouling plugs and other performance issues.

A needle and seat can often be reconditioned using a 'lapping compound' used for conditioning new and resurfaced 4 stroke valves on install (found at automotive stores).... it is a fine abrasive paste... put some on the needle and some on the seat and spin the needle in the seat to buff out imperfections... clean it off and test every so often by trying to blow through it in the closed position... after it seats well you will notice no leaking when you blow gently through.... spin it a little more and clean it and try it... if it still leaks, repeat until it doesn't....

It has worked for me. Good luck.

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