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I got my Yamaha Jog for $300, and it's a '98 in good shape. Now that I got the carb cleaned and everything figured out, I just need to replace the back tire tube and I'm good to go. That said, a buy like mine is rare. However, I almost bought an '85 Honda Pal in very good shape for $200...so the dea...

Well, I am getting a visor for the helmet to prottect against flying debris.

But, I took this helmet because it was 20 bucks, and it's all I can afford right now. I'll upgrade soon.

Man, I got an almost brand new Snell and DOT certified 3/4 helmet last night from some guy on Craigslist for 20 bucks.

I like when a bargain comes together.

Hmm...being that I have not owned this long, do I know for SURE that these tires are tube-tires, and not tubeless?

Ok, it's sorta running now.

Question...the air stem on the back wheel broke off...yep...broke off.

Does this mean I need a new tire, or a whole new wheel?

So, since I cannot even start the bike, how am I supposed to get it running and hot?

And 1.5 runs? Don't forget, I'm new to all of this.

Oh...am I totally blocking the air from going in?

Also, how much should the air stop screw be screwed in?

s*** s*** s***...

I put it back together, back on, and now it won't start AT ALL!!!!

What the f***!

Yeah, I figured that out. A whole mess of people told me that it needs to be dry in there, but they were all thinking of 4 stroke. Anyway, I cleaned out the carb again...in truth it was already pretty spotless in there. I double checked all the jets and stuff, and I'm going to put it back on after w...

s***...there's a little oil in where the plug is. What does that mean? I can't find an oil leak.

Man, it would be sweet if I could find someone taking apart a Jog carb on youtube. I looked but didn't find any. I think I can do it...I have the service manual. But, it would still be cool to see it.

True, although he does seem pretty willing to help. But, yeah I thought that sounded weird, too. As for the quick start, it's literally just a little spray of it and it gets th motor running for a few seconds. But, the motor starts even without the quick start, so I only did it a couple of times alt...

I just talked to the guy who sold it to me. He's been building and rebuilding carbs for years. He suggested maybe the float pin is bad.

Anyway, he said he cleaned the carb and cleaned it *well*. He suggested maybe taking the carb off and checking where the carb goes into the engine.

Any thoughts?

I replaced the spark plug. Nothing yet.

My battery is dead...do you think that might affect the auto-choke?

So, after I checked that, I started it, and it idled for a bit until I gave it some throttle, and it died.

After that, it would start, but would only idle for a second or two before it died, even without throttle.