Get a can of starting fluid and remove the air filter. Start it up, and when it "chokes out" spray some starting fluid into the intake.
If its fuel starvation, the motor should continue to run as...
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Get a can of starting fluid and remove the air filter. Start it up, and when it "chokes out" spray some starting fluid into the intake.
If its fuel starvation, the motor should continue to run as...
fixed it for you
I did not know that. I figured since Harley phased those in after the 1st year the carb was put on the Sportsters, it on all of them.
Thanks for the heads up !!! :up:
I made a small aux fuel container for when I had my SV650. On that bike the carbs were under the fuel tank, and you couldnt access them without the tank flipped up or disconnected.
Anyhow, it was...
Here is a link to how the CV carb processes gas and air. The fun parts starts at about the 4 minute mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B-fLDOBqzo
You may want to pull the cover off and inspect the ignition pickup for water intrusion. It could be that the pickup has been compromised and moisture is causing it to act up. Bring a sharpie with you...
My M2 had the needle jet in upside down when I bought it. I bought it from a indy Harley shop, and he couldn't figure it out either.
Informative article!
Also, check to make sure the slide is opening when you open the throttle.
If it’s not, do this check...
https://youtu.be/lfQz4cxezAk
And be sure to put the jet holder back in the correct...
Sounds like a clogged main jet. Watch this and you will see how to inspect that and various other parts. Also check for intake leaks. If this is a bit over your head, I’d recommend just taking it to...