only firering on one

[Lucky_Lou]

Are the levers for the carb (main throttle and enricher/choke) both working smoothly and moving through their full range (not getting stuck/stopped, or have more than
1-2 mm of slack ) ??  I am thinking that even if the jet in the enricher circuit isn't blocked, if the lever /cable slack isn't set right you'll still have issues starting that side.[/quote]

Ive fitted new cables and set them to the point were the main throttles are openning together with the slightest twist of the grip?? im pretty sure they are ok but will double check.
A biker pal of mine has just rebuilt a motoguzzy 79 California he said he had carb problems but had them ultrasoniclly cleaned and that cured it........has anyone else had any experiance of this process
i believe its a bigger version of the gizmo they clean jewellery with?
Lou

[montmil]

...ultrasoniclly cleaned and that cured it...has anyone else had any experiance of this process i believe its a bigger version of the gizmo they clean jewellery with?

Harbor Freight sells a similar 'ultrasonic' cleaner. No knowledge if it works or not.

Monte

[Danie]

Hi Lou

Fastcataz has already mentioned the possibility of a cracked carb to manifold rubber link - you should have a very close look at that rubber.  A crack can easily be overlooked, if you do not stretch the rubber ends by hand  - after the rubber has been removed.

I have experienced  a similar problem a year or two ago, and I only discovered a crack after having a second (closer) look .

Regards

Danie

[MrRiden]

I've read where a good soaking in solvent followed by another good soaking in a detergent will loosen most accumulated crud. Follow each with a good blast of compressed air [safety glasses advised] and repeat as necessary. The reviews I've seen 'bout the small ultrasonic cleaning tubs, like the ones used for jewelery, indicate that they just don't have 'nuff "poot" to clean larger components. YMMV.
rich