so so puzzled

[Nessism]

Problem is not likely to be valve clearances, although you should check them anyway. There are tons of posts on how to adjust valves, do a search and you will find tons of info.

The problem is most likley still the carbs. Fuel screws should be set to 1 turn out and air screws to 1.5. Speaking of fuel screws, the tips often get broken off in the carb bodies so check yours carefully (don't ask me how I know).

In terms of the airbox, the bike will not run right with pods unless the carbs have been rejetted. This problem should not be so bad that the bike will not idle though.

Good luck.

[richardgrhett]

well i tore into the top only prob is the tach gear??? does this come out or what if so how... once again my wonderful manual doesnt mention it.....


so nessism should i rejet my pilots?or my mains?the fuel screws all have there tips and all the holes are clear.. am i waisting my time messing with the valves? it idles ONLY on choke

[Nessism]

well i tore into the top only prob is the tach gear??? does this come out or what if so how... once again my wonderful manual doesnt mention it.....


so nessism should i rejet my pilots?or my mains?the fuel screws all have there tips and all the holes are clear.. am i waisting my time messing with the valves? it idles ONLY on choke

Use some duct tape and block off some intake flow to richen up the mixture. See if you can get the bike to run that way to help narrow down the issues. The bike should idle without rejetting. Did you set the idle speed up after you took everything apart? Something basic like that may be part of the answer.

You can download the factory manual for free from repairmanualclub.com so that should help some.

Tach cable pulls off after you remove the knurled nut. Pretty easy.

Good luck.