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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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I don't know if this thread belongs here but im having an issue starting my 99 softail evo. I took the carb off and clean it while also adjusting the mixture screw. bike will not turn over now. lots of smoke coming from exhaust and also some comes out the air filter. it sounds like it wants to turn over but does not. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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You say the bike will not turn over...

Do you mean the engine turns over (cranks) but will not start?

The mixture screw should be adjusted while the engine is running.

What exactly did you do to the carburetor?
 
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