This issue started around 17,000 and 17600 miles.  

Shifting down to about second or first it dies out. I believe it has starvation problems, and issues with the carb jet settings.

So first. The Petcock im going to change it to a raptor.

Second the carb has a cone filter and jets were adjusted by previous owner ... Ill like to set this back to normal.

Finally, over the last month or so I havent ridden that much... when ti shuts on me I get this very nasty smell..I think something is burning inside...I seen smoke, first i thought it was white or black...but definitely see it with headlight on.

I took the bike for a short run but it died on me 3 times as i came to stops.... now there's a bad sound coming from the engine, the smell and smoke are there...

Can anyone hint me on what I can do first?

When I put it on neutral I can hear the engine wanting to die...i have to keep it up with the throttle a bit open.

And there is this screw with a spring right between the carb and the petcock. I had to adjust it... to keep the bike running...I wish i knew what it is called but when I turn the throttle the piece opens up and closes to the screw length.... I feel like im over burning my engine because it sounds over accelerated... but is the only way it wont shut on me and I can make it home.

Stops sucks but i have to play with throttle break and clutch just to keep the bike going...

carb nomenclature...


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Kruzader wrote on 08/12/16 at 21:01:09:


Have you check the cam chain?

verslagen1 wrote on 08/12/16 at 22:28:50:


No, i been afraid to open the engine that far. But i can hear a sound and I'm almost certain is coming up. I heard is a pain to change, but I think since is my first bike I'm going to start wit ha new one for it.

Kruzader wrote on 08/24/16 at 12:58:44:


Before you decide to make it as hard as possible, get it open.
Use cardboard and keep the bolts in order.

You're not experienced, so Probably the best thing is the Verslavy.
You can get the rest of the goody out of the chain, get experience with getting in an out of the sidecover.
And you can read and learn about the engine while riding the last miles of the chain's life.

It's time to adjust valves after the Verslavy.

If you don't get the cam chain dealt with you might be waiting on a wrecker to arrive.
You may not Want to mess with it, but it's the one that says when.
You're inside the
It ruined my engine
Mileage.

Hello Kruzader, here's my 2 cents worth regarding your questions.

Question 1 - Pulling on the tube will cause it to tighten like a chinese finger trap, pushing against the end with a screw driver works better.  If that doesn't work try a combination of gentle twisting and pulling with pliers.  Or just cut it off with a knife.  The tubing is inexpensive just make certain you buy a grade that is fuel compatible.

Question 2 -There is no need for a fuel filter.  The petcock has a filter screen and if your tank is in good condition and clean the addition of a filter is a waste of money.

Reply to comment - Quote:
 If you are talking about an air filter the stock filter and air box works fine with a stock engine.  Save your money for that cam chain situation.