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should my main jet be seated? or should it be out some? i just got the new needle valve from honda and that definatly didnt fix my carburetor
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Post by fizzle »

it should be in snug - not too tight, because its brass and aluminum - but you don't want just hanging low.
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thanks, that wasnt my prob so nvm :D
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well the carburetor stopped leaking, but now, the accel is terrible and it goes really loud, and then dies when i get going
is it overheating????
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Post by stankyoleman »

how's your air filter box/air filter? is it connected to the carb ok?
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Post by -aL- »

yeah it is... no big deal, it hasnt happened since the first time, i think it sucked air in the oil tank, it was a lil low
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