Engine/carb help

[bonstrosity]

I recently got a bike that had been sitting for a while and am trying to get it running again. I have gotten around to it now. I changed the oil and the plugs along with cleaning out the carbs. Heres the problem. I can get it started and running but it won't run with out the choke even after it's been warmed up. Also when I go to rev it up it stalls from idle but eventually revs up but is very slow to rev down...what could this be? Did I not get the carbs sealed in their boots all the way? Let me know.
Bonstrosity

[md86]

Not running w/o the choke points to dirty idle jets/passages . So does "slow to rev down" (happened to a friend's bike) . I'd say you're not done cleanng the carbs (sorry) .

[bonstrosity]

I know what I'll be doing tonight...thanks for the help

[The CyberPoet]

Re: Engine/carb help

I recently got a bike that had been sitting for a while...

Q: Did you change the fuel for fresh fuel yet?

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[bonstrosity]

Yea, I know it's something with the carbs since its fresh oil, plugs, gas. I'll pull them out again tonight and see what I can do. I'll just make sure to use a lot of carb cleaner and make sure to get every little nook and cranny.

[The CyberPoet]

Carbs rev'ing down slowly can be an overly tight throttle cable. Also disconnect the choke and then try to operate it -- if you feel any resistance to speak of, replace that cable. See if you can get it to idle without starting it with choke.
Make sure you take a nylon bristle to the inside of the jets -- a bristle from a paint brush will work (nylon won't scratch the metal, but should remove any debris stuck against the side).

Good Luck!
=-= The CyberPoet

[bonstrosity]

I'll try that tonight, I'm fairly sure that neither of the cables are stuck but i'll take a look. Thanks CyberPoet