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Old Apr 22, 2023 | 09:46 PM
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So i change my spark plugs a nd took her out for a short ride i dont know maybe 60 70 miles when i got home she wasnt running right i pulled the plugs and they where black does this mean my carb needs adjusted or am i looking at more Serious Problem
 

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Most likely running too rich, carbs need adjusting.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2023 | 09:10 AM
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Did this happen all of a sudden....?

Could you have left the enricher on for the ride....? Maybe it's sticking in the on position...

If the enricher is working properly I would verify good spark, try adjusting the carb, and if adjustment didn't work, remove the carb to tear it down...

Has it been awhile since last carb rebuild...?
 
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Not unheard of to have a bad new spark plug right out of the box.
 
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