Novi carb question

[x2ryder]

I had my SJ out today. It has a set of 48 Novis on it. I have been fighting these carbs since I bought them. The problem I am having is they won't close all the way unless I blip the throttle a couple of times. Which in turn causes a free rev condition out of the water and a fast idle in the water. I have lubed the shafts and spring but still no luck.

 

[Scorn800]

This may seem simple but I overlooked it this year when putting my limited together.
I had the trigger throttle too close to the odi grips causing it keep the throttle plates from closing all the way.

 

[joesuperjet]

Or try to loosen the carb bolts to the manifold and make sure they are in line with each other. If the carbs are shifted a little they will bind up when they try to close.

JAM

 

[x2ryder]

Ok took my throttle plates out cause I noticed they were rubbing on the carb bores. Sanded them down a bit and not they open and close perfect. BUT!!!! as soon as I give it any kind of throttle it revs to the moon. Anybody have any ideas? This is getting old.

 

[vomitspot]

the reason it is revving to the moon is
you have a air leak
could be crank seals
could be intake gasket
could be wear on throttle butterflies
could be lean jetting
could be anything
a primer shoud kill the revving when it happens or choke it off w/hand if af is off

 

[x2ryder]

Ok went back out to the garage. Went from 1 1/2 turns on the low to 2 full turns. Seems to rev up fine and also idles great. Hope this fixed it. I also went from 1 turn on top to 1 1/2.

 

[Matt_E]

a primer shoud kill the revving when it happens or choke it off w/hand if af is off

Fastest and easiest way to kill it is to push & hold the stop button and pull the throttle wide open.