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Old May 25, 2021 | 08:09 PM
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I had to change my ignition switch today. It was easier with the gas tank removed. The bike would crank and run before I did it. I disconnected the gas line and the line going to the vent. They are both reconnected. When I got this all put back together the bike cranked right up, used the gas in the bowl and then went dead. It wont crank again. I have done something that is preventing fuel from coming to the carb. I fiddled with the valve but put it back to the original position. Im going to look in my book but maybe somebody sees something I missed right away.
 
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Old May 26, 2021 | 06:39 PM
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Found it. I can't believe I forgot the vacuum line ion the back of the pet ****. That threw me for a little while. I was talking to my wife when the light came on.
 
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