Starts, runs for a bit then dies... won't start again.

[Mjlive67]

Now that I finally got it started, it runs for a few minutes having to apply throttle entire time, but when I come to a stop it dies and won't restart. When I squeeze the clutch it wants to die. whats going on?

 

[mike carter 2]

are you useing the choke also have you adjusted the idel screw? idel screw in, more rpms,screw out and less rpms

 

[Mjlive67]

i opened it a little to start then opened it up as I was riding, seemed to get it to run smoother. but after i stopped and it died i tried different positions with no luck. what are the proper positions. cold start, running, warn start etc..?

 

[crassius]

except for a cold hard rain or snow on the ground, the choke isn't really needed once the motor has been started a few times since new

if the idle screw won't get you an idle, then usually, either you're too rich or the clutch is dragging a bit

 

[mike carter 2]

it also could have a bad vacum leak.just thinking out loud

 

[Mjlive67]

how would i fix clutch dragging. If it was vacuum leak why would it run for the first few minutes?

 

[mike carter 2]

you did say you had to hold it wide open.like i said just thinking out loud

 

[Mjlive67]

well, not exactly i could let off and it would rev down, but i was i was nervous about it stalling out so I kept on the throttle.

 

[mike carter 2]

i think crassius might be rite,go to top of this page,find the search bar,type in clutch adjustment.theres are alot of people on this site with more know how than me.one thing though,start with the simple stuff first!

 

[Steele]

If it dies right away and wont restart, pull off the float bowl and screw the brass jet back in