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Old Jun 3, 2014 | 09:35 PM
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1990 sportster 883. bikes down man, turns over but wont fire getting gas, needles spitting it out, sparks are sparking trying to start.....wont, can spray ether in the carb will fire up HOT! and run full throttle only....any thoughts?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 04:18 AM
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Sounds like the carb needs a good clean out. If it runs full throttle then the slow running jets could be blocked. Try stripping the carb and set it up properly.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 06:26 AM
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also check that what you are seeing is actually gas and not water in the gas tank
 
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Yep - both mentioned.. Sounds like bad gas and a dirty carb..
 
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