Well the ole "smokie" has enough miles on her now to start needing some tinkering. Last two times riding, needed to choke fully to keep her running. When I got her home today, started running in the idle screw, just messing, and it started speeding up real fast. when I took off the choke it died. Ok guys where to start. I am capable just point in correct direction. Thanks lots and will check back real soon. gphil
carb adjustments
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NunyaBidness
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Check for an air leak was the first thing that came to mind when reading your post.
Venice Motor Bikes
Custom Builder / Dealer/Los Angeles
What carb do you have?
Leak was my first thought and going to check that also. The carb is a NT. In the choke position, then running idle screw in and it speeding up sort of indicates a real rich mixture. Keeping in mind that some adjustments are probably in order for the engine is still breaking in. I will be watching for more input. I know not too much in the way of adjustments on this little thing other then moving the slide position . I know 2-door likes these. gphil
Venice Motor Bikes
Custom Builder / Dealer/Los Angeles
Take off the float bowl & look to see if the jet came unscrewed... If it's not that, check to see if the jet is clogged.
Be very careful & try not to tear the gasket.
Be very careful & try not to tear the gasket.