carburators on a 1980 midnight special

[patxiv]

I have recently aquired a 1980 midnight special . I have a 1980 gl (I belive) that I was attempting to revive but I just don't have time. my question is :my midnight special runs BUT . . .sputters and misfires badly under accel . I am a auto mechanic . and am not afraid to pull them off and rebuild them . but what signs should I look for as far as damage and issues? this is my first endevor into a sweet classic rebuild (I had r6's and one ninja before I had kids) I really have been enjoying this revival but don't want to dive in over my head and cost my self too much!any help would be fantastic!

[CarolynS]

Welcome

Just hang around a bit and you'll have plenty of answers.

Good luck with it!

[blue giant]

Check the links for Carb maintenance.

They are surprisingly easy to clean. Most times you don't need kits. These bike hate dirty carbs and it seems a little bit of dirt can cause a lot of troubles. Consider adding inline filters while you have them off.

Good luck,

Paul