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Old 06-21-2004, 11:23 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Okay, So after reading all of the posts here regarding savage's running lean and noticing the discoloring on my exhaust pipe I attempted to adjust the fuel/air mixture on my carb. First off, not the most technical person in the world but I thought I could pull this one off.

My bike now will run for approximately 5 minutes, sputter, backfire then stall. After that the bike will not start for approx 1.5 hours at which point the same thing happens.

Any suggestions that you have would be great. I would like to avoid taking her to the shop if possible as the two shops that are close are backed up for at least 3 weeks. (Already called)

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Old 06-21-2004, 11:59 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Well, I'm no expert (THIS IS MY ONLY DISCLAIMER ), but I think you are now running too rich. Could it be that you cannot restart it before a while because you flooded the engine?
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Sure, anything is possible. I have not yet recieved the manual I ordered. What is a good setting to begin with for my fuel/mixture screw. Is it from 2 & 2-1/2 screws out from closed?

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