Carburetor

Motorcycle Carburetor was invented by Hungarian scientists Donát Bánki and János Csonka in 1893. They are responsible for mixing the right amount of air and fuel to make the engine run.

Types of Engine Carburetors
There are three main types of Engine Carburetors:

• Butterfly Controlled Carburetor
• Vacuum Controlled Carburetor
• Slide Controlled Carburetor

Functions of Carburetor

• The motorcycle carburetor is responsible for mixing the right amount of gasoline with air for the proper running of the engine. Too little fuel will either damage the engine or it will not run. Too much fuel can lead to make the engine run poorly or it will not run at all.

Maintenance of Motorcycle Carburetor
Proper maintenance of the motorcycle carburetor is necessary to make the engine consistent and run smoothly.

• The air filter of the carburetor should be cleaned at regular intervals.
• The carburetor should be aligned properly.
• The adjustment screws and the high speed needle should be done in a proper way.
• Dirt is the prime enemy of carburetors. It affects the fuel flow, binds the slide valve and wear out the inside of the carburetor which can lead to extra friction and air leaks. In such a case the carburetor has to be changed.

Parts of a Motorcycle Carburetor
There are seven important parts of a carburetor:

• Air Cleaner
• Choke
• Carburetor Throat and Jets
• Throttle Butterfly
• Needle Valves
• Float or other Regulating System
• Throttle Cable