82 850 won't start! Help!!

[Anonymous]

Had carbs cleaned by dealer, began missing on ride home, replaced petcock, cranked fine, ran 5 miles plugs fouled dark black, replaced plugs, still fouls plugs after running 2-3 miles. When cranking (with choke) gas smell is very strong like it is flooding. Plugs are now wet.
Now bike won't start at all! Cranks fine and has spark at all plugs. Replaced battery. Cleaned air filter. Still won't start. Help!!

[Anonymous]

I'd check the enricheners (choke). Make sure the rack is returning all the way, allowing the plungers to go back in. If that's okay check the float level... Something's making it rich...


Tim

[Anonymous]

I'd check the enricheners (choke). Make sure the rack is returning all the way, allowing the plungers to go back in. If that's okay check the float level... Something's making it rich...


Tim

Tim:
How do I check the float level??? How about the mixture screws?? I also replaced the fuel lines and added an in-line filter. I'll check the enricherners first. Thanks Chuck

[Jay B]

Before tearing into the carbs try this. Take the air filter out. See if it runs and stays running better.

[Anonymous]

JB:
I took the air fileter out, put the covers back on, still won't start!? I checked the racks to see if the chock is stuck they appear to work fine. The plugs are wet and there is a heavy smell of gasoline when I crank the engine, although I haven't seen any fuel leaks. The fuel is fresh and when I crank the engine I can see fuel being pulled through the fuel filter. It just appears to be getting way too much fuel. All the electricals, (lights, horn, turn signals) works fine and there is spark at each plug. I have also put in a new battery and charged it for 8 hours. The earlier response recommended that I check the float levels but I have no idea how to do that but would be willing to learn.

[Anonymous]

bike won't run

Hi

I would take the bike back to the shop that cleaned your carbs rather than try to fix the problem yourself.

Patrick