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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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So I saw a few posts that were slightly similar to what I am experiencing but thought I would see if there was newer news than.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...gine-temp.html

But I don't have a problem with idle. I put the bike away in the winter drained cleaned etc just wanted to get it out the other day and gas explosion out of the intake and run off tube. So at least that tube works. Lol

But I have the original 89 carb and I'm thinking the valve maybe just stuck from being dry and through the winter. Any other thoughts of what I can do before I dismantle the carb ?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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Clean the float bowl. My quad did this every freaking spring.
 
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Figured I would update to see what I might be getting into. Started it the other day and it starts as long as you don't have the fuel line on. The fuel line is new and the inlet is new also but they worked great last ride. Still think float bowl? Or think there's a way my choke could be stuck or something else? Ether way I'm tearing into it this weekend.
 
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