Bought a 2005 ltz400 and no problems. Recently, I have to keep the choke on slightly or else it stalls when I gear down from 4th or 5th. And then after having to keep the choke on for a while the engine starts revving really high, switch the choke off and it dies. I'm think dirty carb (?)..

 

Yep, clean that carb.

 

Thanks. Thought as much. I'll send it in.

 

Cannot clean yourself? Isn't that hard.

 

I know enough about bikes as a chick but I dont think I can attempt that kind of job.

 

My daughter is a 11 time ATV National champion. She changed her own motors, everything. If you can get the carb off , you surely can do the rest.
We'll help.

 

Wow that is fantastic . My next big ride is 2nd December, so I've got some time. I'll also ask is hubby can help. Although all he knows is the Orange 2 wheeler..