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claylev · 04-09-2012, 03:02 PM

Hi Stryker,

So I cleaned out the carb, replaced the air filter, the plug, dumped the (fuel filled) oil, and flushed the air box. I found out that my Petcock was leaking (and thus causing the major issue) so I replaced that as well. At this point, the bike certainly does RUN but it still cannot effectively idle (even with idle pin all the way in) and she can't start without full choke (though she can RUN without it).

I use her daily even with these problems even though I probably shouldn't. Her top-end seems gone, and third gear feels to be about maxed at 40mph but I honestly can't remember what the "before" on her was. Doesn't matter, I live in a small city and most major streets are 35mph max anyway.

Now I just need to re-attach her license plate and brake lights.

Good luck!

04-09-2012, 03:02 PM	#6
claylev Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 4	Re: First Post - Fuel in Airbox Hi Stryker, So I cleaned out the carb, replaced the air filter, the plug, dumped the (fuel filled) oil, and flushed the air box. I found out that my Petcock was leaking (and thus causing the major issue) so I replaced that as well. At this point, the bike certainly does RUN but it still cannot effectively idle (even with idle pin all the way in) and she can't start without full choke (though she can RUN without it). I use her daily even with these problems even though I probably shouldn't. Her top-end seems gone, and third gear feels to be about maxed at 40mph but I honestly can't remember what the "before" on her was. Doesn't matter, I live in a small city and most major streets are 35mph max anyway. Now I just need to re-attach her license plate and brake lights. Good luck!
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