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    My bike is not running as well as it should. I noticed that the far left pipe is not hot after it is running for a while. Any ideas?

    Thanks,

    Grant in Sacramento

  • #2
    If it has spark... then chances are the carbs need cleaning.
    Note the plural... for if one's bad, the other's aren't far behind it.
    Could be a valve... do a compression check and check your valve clearances.
    "Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)

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    • #3
      Re: What's happening here?

      Look at the plug. It will tell you a lot.

      Originally posted by grant1856
      My bike is not running as well as it should. I noticed that the far left pipe is not hot after it is running for a while. Any ideas?

      Thanks,

      Grant in Sacramento
      Skids (Sid Hansen)

      Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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      • #4
        BTW do you have inline filters on your bike?...if not I surely would install them, otherwise you may be in for repeated carb cleanings; a PITA.
        Geno

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        • #5
          That is affectionately referred to as, "carb hell."

          Originally posted by Gyrogearloose
          BTW do you have inline filters on your bike?...if not I surely would install them, otherwise you may be in for repeated carb cleanings; a PITA.
          Skids (Sid Hansen)

          Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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