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One cylinder coughs and lingers while opening the throttle
- Micha
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One cylinder coughs and lingers while opening the throttle
That side also smokes more the the other.
A friend said that I might run a bit lean on that side.
I think the opposite, that the mixture might be to rich.
Your thoughts, please?
R51/3 1952
Engine Nr. 529466
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Re: One cylinder coughs and lingers while opening the throttle
Have you confirmed that the slides are rising at the same time as you twist the throttle? Pull the tubes feeding air into the carbs. Twist the throttle while watching the slides. This can be done with the bike not running.
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Re: One cylinder coughs and lingers while opening the throttle
I leave the left locknut loose so I can finger adjust the cable slack. After a few tries It has a good even feel.
Don
Edi: new cables will need adjusting again after a few hundred miles.
Edit2: and check the plugs, they will tell you if the mix is good.
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