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Old 01-09-2005, 10:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Spark plugs keep fouling (1995 GXSR 750)

My motorcycle (1995 GXSR 750) quit starting every month or so due to oil and fuel built up on the spark plugs. I have to clean them up real good and the bike will then fire up. I also noticed black smoke when the bike starts and flame at times but all this will disappear after the bike warms up.
Do I have a leak somewhere in the carburator? I was told I had clogged jets. What are "jets" and how do I solve the problem?

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Giorgio