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Old May 17, 2013 | 03:29 AM
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Ended up pulling the carb apart and the float was not even hooked up. It was just sitting there. There was so much gunk under the jet that fuel could not get through it. Cleaned it all up and put it back together. It rides great. Nice and smooth throttle No leaks at all. I have been given a lot of **** for this purchase, but for me in the wind is what it's all about. Plus saving a bike that was just laying in someones front yard. So far the purchase and rescue of this bike has been well worth it to me. Plus my Grandson ( 3 years old ) just love the ride. Even if it's just in the pasture. I want to thank you all for you advice.
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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Uncle Charlie, HDForums is a great forum. I joined cause I seen a bunch of pictures with girls jumping up and down, and their ***** a floppin ,
and I just happened to be looking to get an 883 sportster.

Kidding.

Sounds neat, enjoy the bike. Glad you got it running, make sure the little one has a helmet, it hurts to fall down in the dirt too !
 
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