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- schrader7032
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As for the slow starting, at first I was wondering if your clutch might need adjusting or has worn thin. But you say it pops and stutters. Sounds like the basics, timing and/or carb settings.
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I think I know where the leak is coming from....
- Darryl.Richman
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After you stop the motor, the carbs will heat up from the residual motor heat, which, without the cooling wind, rises for a while. If you don't run the gas in the float bowl down a bit, the bowl will be full and the heat will expand the gas, draining it out through the fuel mixture screw. The escaping gas has to go somewhere, and leaking on the ground is better than having it run into the head and, if the intake valve is open, into the cylinder.
Any suggestions for a newbie?
Any suggestions for a newbie?
Another question if I may.... The bike idles like a champ, but when I try to take it out for a spin, it doesn't seem to want to get going. I have to rev it up a lot just to take off. It sputters, pops, etc. I really have rev it and ride the clutch just to take off. I know this isn't normal. Is there something simple I can check or do I have to admit temp. failure and take it into a shop? I appreciate all the help. thanks