update on honda xr650r hard start?

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edmoore02

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i tried starting it again to day and i can get to run off starting fluid but it still wont run on its own try so i know it a carb problem but the carb is set to factory settings and i tried playing with the low speed screw and turning the idle up still wont stay running it has gas in it and the gas is only a few weeks old all the clamps are tight and no vacuum leaks
 
You have done a good thing and a bad thing.The good thing is that you've eliminated the ignition system as the culprit.The bad thing is starting fluid.Don't use this except in extreme circumstances.It can accumulate in the crank case and backfire blowing out your seals or worse ase scenario crack your engine cases. I actually saw this happen on a ktm 650 and it blew a hole the size of my fist in the cases not to mention it scared the cht out of me.I use De-nature alcohol.You can get it in spray form as brake cleaner.just read the label to be shure.
So now we get to your problem.Your pilot jets are plugged up so you'll have to take the carb apart and clean them.you'll need a good carb cleaner,also in spray form, and some patience it can be tricky so if you are not confident about doing this take the carb off and take it to a pro.
 
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