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midway615
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I just bought a 74 XL 100 a couple of days ago, so I'm not sure about any previous problems. The bike will start and idle fine, but it doesn't respond to me twisting the throttle. It usually bog's down and cuts off. I also just replaced the spark plug because it was fouled out.
It seems to start fine, but it just won't go anywhere. The previous owner mentioned that he just installed a new carb. He bought it from the Honda dealership, and the name brand of it starts with a "K". He said that it wouldn't start for him and he thought the carb needed adjustment ... but he didn't know how to do it, and that's why he was selling it.
I haven't checked the valves like someone mentioned before ... could that be issue? I'm new to bikes so I'm not sure what gremlins normally pop up. Any ideas?
It seems to start fine, but it just won't go anywhere. The previous owner mentioned that he just installed a new carb. He bought it from the Honda dealership, and the name brand of it starts with a "K". He said that it wouldn't start for him and he thought the carb needed adjustment ... but he didn't know how to do it, and that's why he was selling it.
I haven't checked the valves like someone mentioned before ... could that be issue? I'm new to bikes so I'm not sure what gremlins normally pop up. Any ideas?