Had the carbs professionally cleaned and rebuilt. New gaskets, o-rings, etc. Did a general setup and said, "pop it in, and it should start, then bring it up for final tweaking."
Got it home, and put everything in today. Everythings tightened. Carbs are definitly good. Petcock is good. Fuel is in the bowls. Tried starter fluid, nothing. Tried push starting, and sounds like it's just spinning the engine. Tried a Charger + Start machine, and the starter spins, but not even a cough.
Haven't done the coil mod or anything. THe bike /used/ to run when push starting (last monday), but has sense become a 500lb floor holder. The original problem was it wouldn't idle. Replaced the choke and throttle. Both cables are working appropriately.
I've taken the plugs out and grounded them to the case, and have some spark (not the biggest, fattest, bluest, but should be enough to get atleast a sputter.) Other than replacing the spark plug wires (have replaced the plugs themselves and properly gapped), what else is likely the problem? I'm looking to the coil mod if that will help, and maybe replace the wires, but if that's not it, I've got no option but to take it into Sharer's in Verona and drop the cash. =(
The lights on the dash come on. One thing I noticed is it's harder to push the bike in first with the clutch pulled, than it is in 2nd...almost like the clutch isn't fully engaging.
Clean gas, too.
-Wits End,
Danex
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