IF Crusty is correct, the choke lever will be very easy to move and have practically no resistance.
Of course that could be twolf's problem too: leaky float valve needles or improperly set float height adjustment. The best way to check is to...
TRY using LESS choke when starting: you could possibly be flooding the plugs with excess enrichment. begin with using only about 1/4 choke and...
ARE u certain that gas is dripping from exhaust and not water ??
Have you tried salvage yards ?
Boost up the idle speed. check charging voltage at 5000 rpm...should be at least 14 volts or suspect bad R/R do the stator checks described...
I don't have a truck, Mike, or i'd come get her..........the bike, not your wife!
IT'S unlikely that carbs are seeping gas since they have zero fuel pressure when pump isn't running..... Did the plugs all look the same?...
Jamie, of course. He's an engineer !!!
WELCOME, old timer. I used to live in Indianapolis and had some good times in Bloomersville......with a girl!!
No telling how long this thread might grow b4 you have a dependable, running bike........:wink: When buying, never listen to the guy who says...
Given the length of this thread and all you've checked, i'd suggest finding another CDI box........it could be your problem. Also consider the...
" Let me guess, you're not 5' 4" with a 30" inseam?" No, i'm really 5' 4" with a 29" inseam....never thought of lowering my '86 or '97, just...
THAT'S normal. It's geometry. On most sportbikes you can use the rear tyre to the edge and still not be using the full width of the front....
The vacuum gauge thumb screw (mentioned above) can be adjusted to reduce needle bounce, usually a couple turns in from wide open. Experiment....
Sparkplugs in bikes need much more frequent replacement than in cars.... While you're in there a compression test would be a good idea since...
Just measured one of my collection (5) of defunct Honda thermoswitches removed over the years.......outer diameter of threads is 16mm, and length...
An excellent, well-reasoned analysis, Perfessor !! Nice work.
there's a seal on the pump shaft that can leak coolant into the oil pan if it fails.....
Loosening the pinch bolt and rotating adjuster back and forth should be routine maintenance at least every 6 months. WD-40 or similar is a...
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