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81 550T stopped running

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My 550t has just stopped running. If I let it sit for awhile it will grudgingly start and seem to run well for a few minutes then quit again. I rebuilt the carbs about 1500 miles ago and it has run great until last night. I pulled the carbs quickly and checked them, the bowls were full. I reinstalled them and it ran for about 5 minutes then quit again. The petcock is flowing good.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Mike
 
That sounds like an ignition problem. They will often work OK when cold and die when hot. Does the spark fail or get very weak when it dies?
 
Check the fuel cap air vent...start it and when it quits, open the fuel cap and listen for a suction sound...it may be plugged.
 
I will check on the ignition system today.

The next morning after my problem it ran fine. I have limited the distance from home that I have ridden it since, but have not been able to replicate the problem. I actually wish it was still having problems, I can't diagnose a problem that does not exist. I'm afraid it will reappear when I get some distance from home.
 
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