Bike would not idle

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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 02:11 AM
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Bike would not idle without choke on. Replaced the dryrotted "help" caps, didn't really help. Then searched the forum for help. I then drained the carb bowl, sprayed carb cleaner everywhere I could get to inside carb, reattached carb and secured boots. Then re-set air screw, somones else had their air screw back-out. Started up on choke, about 15 seconds later closed choke and she was idling fine. I will take it out for a ride one day this week since it was getting late tonight. I will update if I have more problems with this issue.
 
Old Jan 19, 2010 | 05:20 AM
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Sounds like you got enough carb cleaner into the carb to clear the pilot jet which is usually the cause of the symptom you had. I've gotten lucky a time or two with that process and didn't require a full carb removal and clean. I usually use Chemtool B12, and it works fairly well.
 
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