Well, I got it to run again

[DieMonkeys]

It seems that if I leave it alone long enough the bike will run fairly well for a few minutes.

I got it to run long enough to get the idle down to 2k rpm with the choke on, but when I went lower it was having a hard time running so I just kept it on 2k. Then 30 seconds later the bike quit.

Now, one theory I have is that the gas is feeding in very slowly, when I leave it alone, the bowls fill up, then I can start it and run it off the gas in the bowls, but because the gas is so slow to fill them back up, the bike cuts off. But then it won't start for a bit (10-15 minutes and I can get it to run with the starter, an 1-1 1/2 hour I can get it to run for 2-3 minutes).

Any ideas?

Also, I rinsed out the filter, since it was flooding with gas when I first ran the bike (doesn't spit out gas like it used to, but still drips a little when not running. Should I replace the filter? It looks good, it's metal and foam.

Right now I'm trying to figure out how to install the headlight properly.

[chef1366]

If your are using an inline filter you should lose it. Make sure your petcock screen is clean. Check the petcock to make sure you have good fuel flow. Also check your fuel line, it should be 5/16" and not have any kinks when lowering the tank.

[jimcor]

It seems that if I leave it alone long enough the bike will run fairly well for a few minutes.

I got it to run long enough to get the idle down to 2k rpm with the choke on, but when I went lower it was having a hard time running so I just kept it on 2k. Then 30 seconds later the bike quit.

Now, one theory I have is that the gas is feeding in very slowly, when I leave it alone, the bowls fill up, then I can start it and run it off the gas in the bowls, but because the gas is so slow to fill them back up, the bike cuts off. But then it won't start for a bit (10-15 minutes and I can get it to run with the starter, an 1-1 1/2 hour I can get it to run for 2-3 minutes).

Any ideas?

Try removing and cleaning the petcock and filter screen. Careful not to strip the threads in the tank, or destroy the fragile filter.

You might also take the petcock apart and carefully clean it. Don't lose the spring when you open it. Remember, take a pic, or draw a diagram of how it goes together. If the diaphragm is hard you might need a rebuild kit.

[DieMonkeys]

And should I use carb cleaner or just a bit of gasoline to clean the petcock filter and whatnot?

[rustybronco]

Any ideas?

Also, I rinsed out the filter, since it was flooding with gas when I first ran the bike (doesn't spit out gas like it used to, " but still drips a little when not running."

time to take the carbs apart.

[jimcor]

Use carb cleaner.