[Graydog]

Thanks Sarris for that link.

One of the mechanics did mention there is an adjustment screw I can get to but would be sealed off with solder on bikes sent to America.

After looking at Jaime's step by step I went outside and found the screw he describes to adjust the mixture in the first stage.

It wasn't sealed off with solder and looked as if it had never been plugged so you couldn't get to the adjustment screw. (I used a dental mirror to see the bottom of the carb).

I made a minor adjustment in the direction Jamie suggested and the soot was not as bad. I made one more minor tweak to the screw and bingo....no soot and the rich smell was gone. I had to use a tiny screw driver that would fit into the small space you have to work with.

As soon as I fill the tank again I will track mileage and see how she does. She does seem to idle a little better.